Combination log debarker-chipper
CA 1321528 C · Owner: Sprague, Larry A. · Inventors: Sprague, Larry A.; Peterson, Arnold N.
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A combination log debarking log chipping unit having a, debarking apparatus and a chipping apparatus mounted on a common chassis, the two apparatus are aligned for conveying logs from the debarking apparatus to the chipping apparatus. The two apparatus are separated by a space of about 6-10 feet to permit loose bark to be removed from the logs and thereby avoid bark contamination of the chip. A conveyor system between the two apparatus guides and conveys logs to the chipper. A single power source enables control over the feeding of the logs to synchronize log feeding with the chipper's chipping capability. A loader over the debarking apparatus provides convenient loading of the logs into …
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- Granted August 24, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 24, 2010.
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