John Etherton - Morgantown WV, US John Powers - Morgantown WV, US Eugene McKenzie - Morgantown WV, US Kenneth Means - Morgantown WV, US Brad Newbraugh - Fairmont WV, US
International Classification:
B30B 15/14
US Classification:
100048000
Abstract:
The present disclosure concerns a jam detection and safety system for machines prone to jamming, such as a baler. In particular embodiments, the system is implemented in a horizontal baler having a shear bar and a hydraulic ram that advances material being baled past the shear bar into a compression chamber. The system includes a strain gage mounted on the shear bar and a controller that is electrically connected to the strain gage. The controller receives strain signals from the stage gage and compares the strain of the shear bar to a predetermined strain threshold corresponding to a jamming condition. If the strain exceeds the predetermined threshold, the controller automatically deactivates the ram, such as by disconnecting line power from the baler and/or by turning off the control power of the baler.
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John R. Etherton Managing
Center for Safer Solution Business Consulting Services
241 Waitman St, Morgantown, WV 26501
John Etherton Manager
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