Abstract:
An ending apparatus for a log ladder (2), wherein the log ladder (2) sorts, feeds and sequentially indexes logs (54) along a longitudinal array of laterally extending adjacent log cradles (4, 8, 12), having, in the log cradles (4, 8, 12), exclusive of a downstream—most log cradle (12) in the longitudinal array, log translating means (64) for laterally translating the logs (54), when the logs (54) are in the log cradles (4, 8) exclusive of the downstream—most log cradle (12), so as to abut one end of the logs (54) against an edge (72) of the log ladder (2), wherein the log translating means (64) has selectively actuable rollers (64) mounted within a lower vertice of the log cradles (4, 8), wherein the selectively actuable rollers (64) are mounted in lateral array and the rollers (64) are generally hourglass-shaped so that in longitudinal cross section the rollers (64) have a longitudinal profile generally matching the longitudinal profile of a longitudinal cross section of the log cradles (4, 8), and wherein the log translating means (6, 10) further has first sensing means cooperating with the selectively actuable rollers (64) for sensing the presence of the logs (54) in the log cradles (4, 8) and triggering selective rotation of the selectively actuable rollers (64) whereby said logs (54) are ended against the edge (72) of the log ladders (2), and wherein the log ladder further has second sensing means (62), cooperating with lifting and culling means (6, 10, 14) corresponding to the log cradles (4, 8, 12), for delayed triggering of the lifting and culling means when the logs (54) are held in the log cradles so as to increase dwell time of the logs on the log translating means (64).
Abstract:
A transferring and assorting apparatus for sawn timber, having been fitted to grip one piece of timber at a time from a feed conveyor and to transfer and deliver it to a certain point and having, at even intervals in the longitudinal direction of an endless conveyor, a minimum of two substantially L-shaped support hooks at a distance from each other in the transverse direction, each hook comprising an arm which protrudes from the endless conveyor and has at its outer end a support parallel to the conveyor, the support having been fitted to be pushed under the piece of timber on the feed conveyor and to support and transfer it to the delivery point, where the support hooks have been fitted to turn about a transverse axle to drop the piece of timber, the pivot axle of the support hook being fitted at such a point that the distance between the support hooks does not substantially decrease when the support hook is turned for tipping the piece of timber.
Abstract:
Pulpwood is fed from a vibratory table to a drum with grips which deposits the pulpwood onto a first guide in turn transferring the pulpwood to a conveyor which transports the pulpwood to a second guide, in turn transferring the pulpwood to a conveyor for charging defiber magazines. Both guides include displaceable members which are moved when pulpwood is present in the guides and these members act on respective switches which deactuate the drive of the preceding drum and conveyor respectively. Thus, when the first guide is loaded with pulpwood, the drum is at rest and when the second guide receives pulpwood from the first conveyor, the drive of the latter is terminated until the pulpwood has been transferred from the second guide to the conveyor for the defiber magazines.
Abstract:
A veneer sheet feed device for multistage veneer sheet dryer is provided between an auto feeder including a carry-in conveyor and a roll dryer (veneer sheet dryer). The veneer sheet feed device is provided with a guide member and a feed conveyor for feeding a veneer sheet carried in from the carry-in conveyor to each conveyance unit of the roll dryer in this order from a conveyance up stream side. The veneer sheet feed device further provided with a pivot mechanism that allows a starting end of the guide member belonging to the conveyance stage immediately above the conveyance stage in which the veneer sheet is carried this time from the carry-in conveyor to pivot to a portion above a horizontal position of a roller shaft located at a terminal end of this guide member.
Abstract:
Embodiments provide an electric lug loader system. An electric lug loader may include a shaft assembly rotatably mounted to a frame that extends across a flow path. The shaft assembly may have shafts arranged radially around, and parallel to, the rotational axis of the shaft assembly, clamp members arranged along each of the shafts, support members arranged radially around the rotational axis and across the flow path, and electric drives coupled to the shafts. Conveyors may be coupled with the frame and spaced apart across the flow path upstream and/or downstream of the shaft assembly. Additional drives may be coupled with the shaft assembly and the conveyors. A controller may be configured to synchronize the drives to engage successive workpieces between the clamp members and the support members and deposit the workpieces onto a lugged conveyor. Other embodiments provide related methods and systems.
Abstract:
Provided is a dual lumber stacker assembly having two stackers constructed to remove lumber from a conveyor and stack the lumber. The arms are moved forward and aft by associated crank drives. The arms are moved upwards and downwards by associated cam drives. Also provided is a method stacking lumber using the dual lumber stacker.
Abstract:
A hydraulic separation system and method enables efficient recycling of log yard waste from an elevated frame. The system separates fine granules, small rocks, small bark, large bark, and large rocks with a variety of sequentially positioned, hydraulically powered separating components. The separation is mechanical and the size and weight of the individual material determines where in the system it is separated. Conveyors carry the log yard waste through the system. Shaking screens shake in a fast, up and down motion to flip and move the material through the system. Adjustable sloped plates work to accelerate and decelerate the material through the system. Dampening fingers control the disposition of elongated pieces of large bark and help to decelerate down the material. Blowers separate the bark from heavier rock and granular material. The elevated frame to enable cleaning and access to materials discharged beneath the elevated frame.
Abstract:
Embodiments provide an electric lug loader system. An electric lug loader may include a shaft assembly rotatably mounted to a frame that extends across a flow path. The shaft assembly may have shafts arranged radially around, and parallel to, the rotational axis of the shaft assembly, clamp members arranged along each of the shafts, support members arranged radially around the rotational axis and across the flow path, and electric drives coupled to the shafts. Conveyors may be coupled with the frame and spaced apart across the flow path upstream and/or downstream of the shaft assembly. Additional drives may be coupled with the shaft assembly and the conveyors. A controller may be configured to synchronize the drives to engage successive workpieces between the clamp members and the support members and deposit the workpieces onto a lugged conveyor. Other embodiments provide related methods and systems.