Loading arrangement

Abstract

A loading arrangement is proposed for the wrapping material roll of a wrapping assembly, in which the wrapping material roll can be deposited on a carrier and moved into an operating condition, where it is secured in this position by several rolls. The loading arrangement includes an intermediate frame that is moveable between a frame loading position and a frame operating position as a function of the position of the carrier.

1 . A loading arrangement of a wrapping arrangement for a wrapping material roll, particularly of a rotobaler, the loading arrangement comprising: 
 a carrier to receive the wrapping material roll, the carrier being movable between a carrier loading position and a carrier operating position, the carrier including an intermediate frame and the intermediate frame also being movable between a frame loading position and a frame operating position; and    a frame actuating assembly mounted to the carrier and coupled to the intermediate frame, the frame actuating assembly configured to move the intermediate frame from the frame loading position to the frame operating position, the frame actuating assembly being configured to move from the frame loading position to the frame operating position as a function of the position of the carrier.    
   
   
       2 . The loading arrangement of  claim 1  further comprising a second actuating assembly coupled to the carrier and configured move the carrier between the carrier loading and operating positions.  
   
   
       3 . The loading arrangement according to  claim 1  further comprising a transverse strut provided on the carrier, the strut being located on the carrier such that in the frame operation position the wrapping material roll is brought into engagement with the strut.  
   
   
       4 . The loading arrangement according to  claim 1  wherein the frame actuating assembly includes a motor.  
   
   
       5 . The loading arrangement according to  claim 1  wherein the frame actuating assembly includes a gas spring.  
   
   
       6 . The loading arrangement according to  claim 1  further comprising a stationary support roll and a driven roll, the wrapping material roll being moved into engagement with the stationary support roll and the driven roll when the carrier is moved into the carrier operation position.  
   
   
       7 . The loading arrangement according to  claim 1  wherein the frame actuating assembly includes a linkage coupled between the carrier and the intermediate frame.  
   
   
       8 . The loading arrangement according to  claim 7  wherein the linkage includeds a stop and a slot in a steering arm that are connected with the carrier and the actuating arrangement and with a chassis and/or side walls of a machine.  
   
   
       9 . The loading arrangement of  claim 1  further comprising a second actuating assembly coupled to the carrier and configured to move the carrier between the carrier loading and operating positions, the second actuating assembly including a motor.  
   
   
       10 . The loading arrangement of  claim 1  further comprising a second actuating assembly coupled to the carrier and configured to move the carrier between the carrier loading and operating positions, the second actuating assembly including a gas spring.  
   
   
       11 . The loading arrangement of  claim 1  further comprising a second actuating assembly coupled to the carrier and configured to move the carrier between the carrier loading and operating positions, the second actuating assembly including a linkage connected to the carrier and a gas spring or motor for causing movement of the carrier.