Method of wrapping a rounded bale

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of wrapping a rounded bale, and more specifically, to a method of wrapping that fully envelopes the rounded bale and ties at either end so as to maintain the integrity of the bale during, pick-up, transport, and storage. In one embodiment, the wrap ties at either end. In other embodiments, the integrity of the bale is enhanced in that the wrap clings to the surface as well as the ends of the bales. The wrap may comprise elastomeric material to facilitate clinging and conformance to the bales.

1 . A method of wrapping a rounded bale comprising the steps of: 
 providing a rounded bale;    providing a bale wrapping apparatus;    providing a wrap material longer than the length of said bale;    inserting said bale into said apparatus;    positioning said wrap about said bale in a single rotation; and    fastening said excess wrap on either side of said bale.    
     
     
         2 . A method of wrapping a rounded bale in accordance with  claim 1 , including: 
 inserting said bale width-wise into said apparatus.    
     
     
         3 . A method of wrapping a rounded bale in accordance with  claim 1 , including: 
 inserting said bale length-wise into said apparatus.    
     
     
         4 . A method of wrapping a rounded bale comprising the steps of: 
 providing a rounded bale;    providing a bale wrapping apparatus;    providing a wrap material longer than the length of said bale;    inserting said bale into said apparatus; and    positioning said wrap about said bale in a single rotation, wherein the wrap clings to the surface as well as the sides of the bale to completely envelope the bale.    
     
     
         5 . A method of wrapping a rounded bale in accordance with  claim 4 , including: 
 inserting said bale width-wise into said apparatus.    
     
     
         6 . A method of wrapping a rounded bale in accordance with  claim 4 , including: 
 inserting said bale lengthwise into said apparatus.    
     
     
         7 . A method of wrapping a rounded bale comprising the steps of: 
 providing a rounded bale;    providing a bale wrapping apparatus;    providing a wrap material longer than the width of said bale;    stretching said wrap;    inserting said bale width-wise into said apparatus; and    releasing said wrap around said bale, wherein said wrap clings to the surface as well as the sides of the bale to completely envelope the bale.