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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2022
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Umesh B. Jadhao, Pune, IN;
Mohan A. Vadnere, Pune, IN;
DEERE & COMPANY, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A round baler implement includes a forming belt having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end coupled together by a retaining pin to secure the forming belt in an endless loop. An image sensor is positioned and operable to capture an image of the retaining pin. A baler controller receives a current image of the retaining pin from the image sensor and determines a wear condition of the retaining pin therefrom. The baler controller may then communicate a notification signal to a communicator providing the wear condition of the retaining pin, thereby notifying user of the condition of the retaining pin so that the user may decide to replace the retaining pin when necessary.