US 11,690,323 B2
Agricultural baler with pivotable roll having external portion
C. Brandon Peterson, West Grove, PA (US); and Ryan M. Figgins, New Holland, PA (US)
Assigned to CNH Industrial America LLC, New Holland, PA (US)
Filed by CNH Industrial America LLC, New Holland, PA (US)
Filed on Feb. 27, 2020, as Appl. No. 16/803,384.
Prior Publication US 2021/0267130 A1, Sep. 2, 2021
Int. Cl. A01F 15/08 (2006.01); A01F 15/07 (2006.01); A01F 15/18 (2006.01)
CPC A01F 15/18 (2013.01) [A01F 15/07 (2013.01); A01F 2015/079 (2013.01); A01F 2015/186 (2013.01)] 16 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
9. An agricultural baler, comprising:
a chassis; and
a baling chamber carried by the chassis, the baling chamber comprising:
a plurality of sidewalls defining a volume, one of the sidewalls having a roll opening formed therein;
a plurality of belts disposed within the volume;
a sledge assembly comprising at least one roll that is pivotable within the volume and a pivotable sledge coupled to the at least one roll, the at least one roll comprising an exterior portion that extends out of the volume through the roll opening and a bearing disposed outside of the volume and associated with the exterior portion;
a movable cover carried with the at least one roll and at least partially covering the roll opening; and
a drive assembly disposed outside of the volume, coupled to the exterior portion, and configured to rotate the at least one roll.