FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970

(39 of 1970)

&

The Patent Rules, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION

(See sections 10 & rule 13)

1. TITLE OF THE INVENTION

BALER FOR TYING ROUND BALE USING TWINE

2. APPLICANT (S)

NAME NATIONALITY ADDRESS

Redlands Ashlyn Motors Plc, 2/575,

Madukkarai Road, Malumichampatti,
ASHLYN ANTONY IN
Coimbatore - 641050, Tamil Nadu,
India.

3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to
be performed.

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 TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of agricultural
equipment. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a machine designed
for tying cylindrical bales.
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BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the
information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed
10 invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Currently available round balers are agricultural machines that are
used for collecting straw from field and then tying the straw with rope/
twine/plastic net and finally ejecting the straw as cylindrical bale. The existing
mechanism works by a linkage connected to a tailgate which indicates that the
15 cylindrical bale has been formed. Further, movement is obtained by a push of the
cylindrical bale inside a baling chamber towards the tailgate and a swinging arm
is connected at an end which is locked by a latch. These mechanisms route the
twin through a specified path and thus an end of the twine is routed through an
arm. Also, the cut twine is retained with an extension of around 30cm to get
20 caught by a rolling bale. The above mentioned movements are taken through
linkages to release the latch such that the arm falls towards the bale rolling inside
the baling chamber. Due to this, the twine gets caught by the bale and it winds the
ropes to the bale. The rotation of the bale through the twine drives a nylon pulley
which is connected to a worm gearbox mechanism and the arm distributes the
25 twine all over the bale by moving along the axis of the bale. In addition, in the
above mentioned mechanism used in agricultural machines, a blade is situated at
center of the bale which cuts the twine after finishing the cycle and the working of
the machine continues.
[0004] The above mentioned mechanisms and the machinery suffer from
30 various limitations such as operation of the machinery is complex and a skilled
labor is required for assembly and use of the machinery. Due to the complex

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 structure of the machine, time required to tie the bale is high. Further, swing arm
of the machinery is exposed and hence cannot be protected in terms of safety.
Also, operation of the machinery is not efficient due to challenges faced due use
of cheaper plastic or other twines. Also, being exposed to wind the extended twine
5 at times shifts from its position. In addition, assembling time required for the
machinery is more due to many linkages and mechanisms.
[0005] There is, therefore, a need to overcome the above drawback,
limitations, and shortcomings associated with the existing bale creating
machinery, and provide a cost-effective and efficient solution that ensures creation
10 of round bales that are tied using twines such that maximum speed for typing the
twine is achieved. Also, now initiation of winding of the twine is done from the
center so that the tine is tied properly to the round bale and chances of the twine
getting caught up are reduced. Also, the mentioned machinery involving pulley
and shaft is simpler to use than using earlier available worm gear assembly and
15 chain assembly mechanisms.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
20 [0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to overcome the above
drawback, limitations, and shortcomings associated with the existing bale tying
machinery.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a compact
mechanism to be executed on a baler machine that involves least possible moving
25 components.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a mechanism to
be executed on a baler machine such that the machine is not exposed in terms of
safety.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a mechanism
30 such that the machine can handle all twines/ropes including that of plastic.

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 [0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a mechanism
such that the machine can function with a least number of components and a
reduced time is required for assembly.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a mechanism that
5 enables the machine to execute in a dusty/windy environment by using a unique
cleaning method that is also adapted to clean the twines while working.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a mechanism that
enables the machine to tie the bale from center of the bale so that the tine is tied
properly across round bale.
10 [0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide the machine that
uses a pulley and shaft mechanism and that is easy to integrate and is a cost
effective solution.

SUMMARY
15 [0015] The present disclosure relates to the field of agricultural
equipment. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a machine designed
for tying cylindrical bales.
[0016] The proposed baler may include a chain, a baler frame and a blade.
The chain is configured to be connected at both ends of a link plate of the baler to
20 form a chain drive. The chain drive of a required length is formed using sprockets.
The baler frame of the baler is configured to engage with a side backstop clutch.
The baler frame holds the twine at one end for a pre-determined time period and
for use during next cycle. The blade is configured to cut the twine when a desired
density of the round bale is obtained. The blade is attached beneath the side
25 backstop clutch. Further, movement of the twine is stopped when the blade cuts
the twine and prevents further movement of the baler.
[0017] The side backstop clutch may include a catcher body and a lock
plate. The catcher body and the lock plate are bolted using spring loaded pins.
[0018] The baler may include a lever which is configured to the side
30 backstop clutch and is engaged to push the spring loaded pins and open the lock

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 plate to drop the twine to the round bale when bale density of the round bale
reaches a predetermined level.
[0019] When the round bale obtains the desired density, the round bale is
ejected, and the lever and the side backstop clutch is winded towards an original
5 position of the round bale.
[0020] When the chain reaches at an extreme end of the link plate, the
lever is released by the backstop clutch and the side backstop clutch is closed to
catch and hold the twine.
[0021] The baler is made of a material selected from a group comprising
10 steel, iron and plastic.
[0022] The twine is made of a material selected from a group comprising
nylon material, plastic, alloy, polymer, and metal.
[0023] Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a cost-effective and
efficient solution in form of typing a round bale. The baler ensures that the twine
15 is wrapped properly on the round bale and is capable of working in a windy and
dusty environment.
[0024] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive
subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description
of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which
20 like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a
25 part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which
thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0026] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the
30 same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be
distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that

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 distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is
used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar
components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second
reference label.
5 [0027] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary view of a machine comprising a
proposed baler for tying round bale, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary detailed view of the proposed baler,
in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
10 [0029] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of a side backstop clutch, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 4 illustrates exemplary steps involved in routing of twine
during baler operation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
15 [0031] FIG. 5 illustrates exemplary side view and operation of a machine
while using the proposed baler, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 6 illustrates exemplary operation of the proposed baler when
side backstop clutch opens, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
20 disclosure.
[0033] FIGs. 7A-B illustrates an exemplary working of the proposed
baler, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
25 [0034] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the
disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such
detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail
offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the
contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives
30 falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the
appended claims.

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 [0035] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth
in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present
invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the
present invention may be practiced without some
5 [0036] Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a field of
agricultural equipment and more particularly to a machine designed for tying
cylindrical bales.
[0037] According to an aspect, the present disclosure elaborates upon a
baler for tying round bale using twine. The baler may include a chain, a baler
10 frame and a blade. The chain may be configured to be connected at both ends of a
link plate of the baler to form a chain drive. The chain drive of a required length
may be formed using sprockets. The baler frame of the baler may be configured to
engage with a side backstop clutch. The baler frame holds the twine at one end for
a pre-determined time period and for use during next cycle. The blade may be
15 configured to cut the twine when a desired density of the round bale is obtained.
The blade may be attached beneath the side backstop clutch. Further, movement
of the twine may be stopped when the blade cuts the twine and prevents further
movement of the baler.
[0038] In an embodiment, the side backstop clutch may include a catcher
20 body and a lock plate. The catcher body and the lock plate are bolted using spring
loaded pins.
[0039] In an embodiment, the baler may include a lever which is
configured to the side backstop clutch and is engaged to push the spring loaded
pins and open the lock plate to drop the twine to the round bale when bale density
25 of the round bale reaches a predetermined level.
[0040] In an embodiment, when the round bale obtains the desired density,
the round bale is ejected, and the lever and the side backstop clutch is winded
towards an original position of the round bale.
[0041] In an embodiment, when the chain reaches at an extreme end of the
30 link plate, the lever is released by the backstop clutch and the side backstop clutch
is closed to catch and hold the twine.

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 [0042] In an embodiment, the baler is made of a material selected from a
group comprising steel, iron and plastic.
[0043] In an embodiment, the twine is made of a material selected from a
group comprising nylon material, plastic, alloy, polymer, and metal.
5 [0044] Referring to FIG. 1, an exemplary view 100 of a machine
comprising a proposed baler for tying round bale is presented, in accordance with
an embodiment of the present disclosure. This machine comprising the proposed
baler is another variant to already available machines that are used for tying bales.
With respect to the disclosure, the proposed baler may operate via mechanical
10 means. The baler may have a chain that is connected with a link plate at both ends
to form a chain drive of a required length using sprockets. Further, a side backstop
device may be fitted on either side onto a baler frame to hold the twine at one end
for a certain time and to use for the next cycle. The baler may be equipped with a
blade that is present beneath the side backstop and the blade may be used to cut
15 the twine when the desired length of the twine is reached.
[0045] Referring now to FIG. 2, an exemplary detailed view of the
proposed baler 200 is presented, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure. The baler 200 is used for tying round bale 602 using twine 604. The
baler 200 includes a chain 202 that is configured to be connected at both ends of a
20 link plate 204 of the baler 200 to form a chain drive 206. The chain drive 206 of a
required length is formed using sprockets 208. The baler 200 includes a baler
frame that is configured to engage with a side backstop clutch 210. The baler
frame holds the twine at one end for a pre-determined time period and for use
during next cycle. Further the baler 200 includes a blade 212 that is configured to
25 cut the twine when a desired density of the round bale is obtained. The blade 212
is attached beneath the side backstop clutch 210. Further, movement of the twine
is stopped when the blade 212 cuts the twine and prevents further movement of
the baler 200.
[0046] The side backstop clutch 210 includes a catcher body 302 and a
30 lock plate 304 that are bolted using spring loaded pins 306. In an embodiment, the
baler 200 includes a lever 214 that is configured to the side backstop clutch 210

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 and is engaged to push the spring loaded pins 306 and open the lock plate 304 to
drop the twine 604 to the round bale 602 when bale density of the round bale 602
reaches a predetermined level.
[0047] In an embodiment, the round bale 602 is ejected and the lever 214
5 and the side backstop clutch 210 is winded towards an original position of the
round bale 602 when the round bale 602 obtains the desired density. In another
embodiment, when the chain 202 reaches at an extreme end of the link plate 204,
the lever 214 is released by the backstop clutch and the side backstop clutch is
closed to catch and hold the twine 604.
10 [0048] The baler 200 is made of a material selected from a group
comprising steel, iron and plastic and the twine 604 is made of a material selected
from a group comprising nylon material, plastic, alloy, polymer, and metal.
[0049] Referring now to FIG. 3, an exemplary view of a side backstop
clutch is presented, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
15 The side backstop clutch 210 includes a catcher body 302 and a lock plate 304.
The catcher body 302 and the lock plate 304 are bolted using spring loaded pins
306 that may be used for locking. When the bale density reaches a desired
quantity, the lever 214 pushes the springs and opens the lock plate 304 to drop the
twine to the rotating bale. Further, when the link plate of chain reaches at an end,
20 the lever 214 is released and a side backstop clutch 210 is closed to catch and hold
the twine.
[0050] With respect to FIG. 4 are presented exemplary steps, 400, that are
involved in routing of twine during the baler 200 operation, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure. At step 1, a twine is illustrated as being
25 inputted to the baler 200 from outside. At step 2, the twine is routed through a
plastic pulley. Further, at step 3, the twine is routed through a roller. Thereafter, at
step 4, the roller of the link plate pulley moves to the center of the bale and upon
release of the twine for tying the round bale, at step 5, a spring latch of the side
catcher assembly is activated.
30 [0051] FIG. 5 illustrates exemplary side view and operation, 500, of a
machine while using the proposed baler, in accordance with an embodiment of the

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 present disclosure. With respect to FIG. 5, is illustrated a bale density adjustment
lever 502, a linkage to open side catcher lever 504 and a lever to actuate side
catcher lever 506. When the bale reaches a desired density level, the side catcher
lever 504 is pulled and the bale density adjustment lever 502 and the side catcher
5 lever 506 are pushed to open and eject the round bale.
[0052] FIG. 6 illustrates exemplary operation, 600, of the proposed baler
200 when side backstop clutch 210 opens, in accordance with an embodiment of
the present disclosure. With respect to FIG. 6, when the side backstop clutch 210
opens, the twine 604 falls forcedly towards the rotating blade and starts winding
10 on the round bale 602 .
[0053] Referring to FIGs. 7A-B, in an implementation, when the bale
density reaches the desired density, the side backstop clutch 210 drops the chain
to the rotating bale 602. Further, when the twine 604 is caught by the bale 602, the
bale 604 may start rotating the twine pulley and feed the twine 604 to the bale
15 604.
[0054] As the twine 604 advances further, carriage is advanced to the
center, where the twine 604 is cut by the blade 212 and drive through of the twine
604 is stopped. This will lead to stopping the carriage to move further. Further,
when the bale is ejected, a bale density lever may return to its original position
20 and the side backstop may return to its original position and the cycle is repeated
for the next bale. In addition, winding of the twine is initiated towards right side
of the bale.
[0055] Thus, the present invention overcomes the above drawback,
limitations, and shortcomings associated with the existing round bale tying
25 machinery, and provide a cost-effective and efficient solution in form of the
proposed baler that ensures safety and performance in least possible execution
time. Also, the proposed solution is cost effective and can execute their
functioning in a dusty environment.
[0056] It is to be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that while
30 various embodiments and drawings of the present disclosure have been elaborated
for a single tine and tine locator for the sake of simplicity, however, multiple tine

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 locators can also be used for configuring multiple tines over one or more tine bars
associated with straw picking assembly, and all such embodiments are well within
the scope of the present disclosure, without any limitations.
[0057] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be
5 interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In
particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as
referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating
that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or
combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly
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[0058] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the
invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without
departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined
by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described
15 embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having
ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with
information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

20 [0059] The proposed invention overcomes the above drawback,
limitations, and shortcomings associated with the existing bale tying machinery.
[0060] The proposed invention provides the machine that uses least
possible moving components.
[0061] The proposed invention ensures that the machine is not exposed in
25 terms of safety.
[0062] The proposed invention ensures that the machine can handle all
twines/ropes including that of plastic.
[0063] The proposed invention ensures that the machine functions with a
least number of components and a reduced time is required for assembly.

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 [0064] The proposed invention ensures that the machine can execute in a
dusty/windy environment by using a unique cleaning method that is also adapted
to clean the twines while working.
[0065] The proposed invention provides the machine that uses a pulley
5 and shaft mechanism and that is easy to integrate and is a cost effective solution.

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 I Claim:

1. A baler (200) for tying round bale (602) using twine (604), said baler
(200) comprising:
5 a chain (202), the chain (202) being configured to be connected at
both ends of a link plate (204) of the baler (200) to form a chain drive
(206), where the chain drive (206) of a required length is formed using
sprockets (208);
a baler frame, the baler frame of the baler (200) being configured
10 to engage with a side backstop clutch (210), where the baler frame holds
the twine at one end for a pre-determined time period and for use during
next cycle; and
a blade (212), the blade (212) being configured to cut the twine
when a desired density of the round bale is obtained, where the blade (212)
15 is attached beneath the side backstop clutch (210), and wherein movement
of the twine is stopped when the blade (212) cuts the twine and prevents
further movement of the baler (200).
2. The baler (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the side backstop clutch
(210) comprises of a catcher body (302) and a lock plate (304), and where
20 the catcher body (302) and the lock plate (304) are bolted using spring
loaded pins (306).
3. The baler (200) as claimed in claim 2, further comprising:
a lever (214), the lever (214) being configured to the side
backstop clutch (210) and engaged to push the spring loaded pins (306)
25 and open the lock plate (304) to drop the twine (604) to the round bale
(602) when bale density of the round bale (602) reaches a predetermined
level.
4. The baler (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein when the round bale (602)
obtains the desired density, the round bale (602) is ejected, and the lever
30 (214) and the side backstop clutch (210) is winded towards an original
position of the round bale (602).

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 5. The baler (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein when the chain (202)
reaches at an extreme end of the link plate (204), the lever (214) is
released by the backstop clutch and the side backstop clutch is closed to
5 catch and hold the twine (604).
6. The baler (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the baler (200) is made of a
material selected from a group comprising steel, iron and plastic.
7. The baler (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the twine (604) is made of
a material selected from a group comprising nylon material, plastic, alloy,
10 polymer, and metal.

FOR ASHLYN ANTONY

Tarun Khurana
15 Regd. Patent Agent [IN/PA-1325]
Dated: 23rd May, 2022

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 ABSTRACT
BALER FOR TYING ROUND BALE USING TWINE

The present disclosure relates to a baler 200 for tying round bale 602 using twine
5 604. The baler 200 includes a chain 202 that is configured to be connected at both
ends of a link plate 204 of the baler 200 to form a chain drive 206. The chain
drive 206 of a required length is formed using sprockets 208. The baler 200
includes a baler frame that is configured to engage with a side backstop clutch
210. The baler frame holds the twine at one end for a pre-determined time period
10 and for use during next cycle. The baler 200 includes a blade 212 that is
configured to cut the twine when a desired density of the round bale is obtained.
The blade 212 is attached beneath the side backstop clutch 210. Movement of the
twine is stopped when the blade 212 cuts the twine.

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Tarun Khurana
Regd. Patent Agent [IN/PA-1325]
Dated: 23rd May, 2022

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