Advanced Hay Bale Unroller: Precision Agricultural Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856892_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hay Bale Unroller: Precision Agricultural Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856892_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856892_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,892.

Background and Problem Solved

The original Self-aligning Hay Bale Unroller invention, while innovative, had limitations in terms of simultaneous rotation and alignment of the hay bale spear and fins. This new invention addresses these limitations by introducing a rotatable shaft, hydraulic cylinder, and sensor-equipped hay bale spear and fins, enabling more efficient and controlled hay bale unrolling.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the rotatable shaft, hydraulic cylinder, and sensor-equipped hay bale spear and fins, which provide a significant improvement over the original invention. These features enable more efficient, controlled, and automated hay bale unrolling, making the Enhanced Self-Aligning Hay Bale Unroller System a non-obvious and novel advancement.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Enhanced Self-Aligning Hay Bale Unroller System could include different types of sensors, such as ultrasonic or camera-based sensors, to detect hay bale size and shape. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use with different types of farm vehicles or hay bale sizes.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Enhanced Self-Aligning Hay Bale Unroller System has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly for farmers and livestock owners who require efficient and controlled hay bale unrolling. The system's automated features and improved efficiency could reduce labor costs and increase productivity, making it an attractive solution for the agricultural market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01D87/127
B B25 B25J9/1065
B B25 B25J15/0266
A A01 A01D2087/128

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,892
TitleSelf-aligning hay bale unroller