Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Baler Sensor for Extreme Environment Performance

Publication ID: 24-11856895_0009_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Baler Sensor for Extreme Environment Performance,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856895_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856895_0009_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. 11,856,895.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a baler slacker arm sensor for protecting against needle over-tension conditions. However, the original invention did not address the specific challenges of operating in extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, or disaster relief situations. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized baler systems that can withstand high winds, earthquakes, and hurricanes, while ensuring secure twine management and real-time monitoring.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features and components that distinguish the invention from the original patent. These include the reinforced baling chamber, storm-resistant twine tensioner, biometrically authenticated twine tensioner, secure communication module, seismic-resistant baler frame, and emergency shutdown mechanism. These specialized features and components provide an inventive step over the original patent, enabling the baler systems to operate effectively in extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, and disaster relief situations.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include retrofitting existing baler systems with weather-resistant coatings, calibrating twine tensioners to compensate for changes in humidity and temperature, or integrating advanced sensors and monitoring systems to detect potential issues before they occur.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in industries such as agriculture, disaster relief, and high-security facilities. The specialized baler systems can provide a competitive advantage in these markets, enabling operators to maintain reliable crop material baling and twine management in challenging operational environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01F15/148
A A01 A01F15/145

Field of Art

Agricultural machinery, specifically crop baling systems with automated binding mechanisms, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, sensor design, and agricultural equipment integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in agricultural equipment design, familiar with baling technologies, sensor integration, and mechanical fail-safe systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core baling needle and tension monitoring technology. The proposed modifications leverage existing sensor and mechanical principles to address environmental and security challenges. These adaptations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches within agricultural equipment design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Baling needle with tension monitoring sensor
PTD Variation
Biometrically authenticated twine tensioner with secure communication module
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding authentication and remote monitoring represents a known technique for enhancing equipment security using standard sensor and communication technologies
Source Patent Element
Twine tension detection mechanism
PTD Variation
Real-time tension monitoring with emergency shutdown capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional safety protocols using existing sensor infrastructure is a predictable design improvement for preventing mechanical failures
Source Patent Element
Baler frame with mechanical sensing components
PTD Variation
Seismic-resistant baler frame with environmental adaptation sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying mechanical structures to withstand environmental challenges represents a standard engineering design approach using known reinforcement techniques
Source Patent Element
Twine tensioning and cutting mechanism
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant coating and humidity-compensating calibration
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting mechanical systems to environmental conditions is a routine engineering solution using known material science and sensor calibration techniques
Source Patent Element
Baling needle tension protection system
PTD Variation
High-wind operational capabilities with reinforced baling chamber
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing equipment performance for extreme conditions represents a predictable engineering optimization using known structural reinforcement methods
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856895, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of existing baling technology. The proposed modifications represent predictable combinations of known mechanical, sensor, and safety technologies that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,895
TitleBaler slacker arm sensor for protecting against needle over-tension conditions
Assignee(s)AGCO Corporation