Method and apparatus for measuring and orienting logs for sawing
CA 1103563 A · Owner: Saab-Scania Ab · Inventors: Olsson, Lars J.
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Log processing apparatus comprises a cutting machine that defines a substantially vertical cutting plane feed mechanism, that feeds a log through the cutting machine in substantially lengthwise horizontal motion parallel to the cutting plane a, measuring station spaced to one side of the cutting plane and, transfer mechanism by which a log is carried laterally from the measuring station to the feed mechanism. At the measuring station the log is established in an optimum rotational orientation which is thereafter maintained through a first transfer of support of the log, to a set of jaws on the transfer mechanism, and a second transfer of such support to a set of jaws, on the feed mechanism. …
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- Granted June 23, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 23, 1998.
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