Apparatus and method for a chipper assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11833521B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-05

    申请号:US17110884

    申请日:2020-12-03

    Inventor: Nathan Anderson

    Abstract: A chipping machine includes a debarking assembly, a chipper assembly, and a log advance system to conveys logs through the chipping machine and into contact with the debarking assembly and chipper assembly. A rotating chipper disk cuts chips from the log. A housing encloses the chipper disc and includes a spout that provides an exit path for chips out of the housing. The chipper assembly includes a first path for collecting bark and directing bark out of the machine. A second path that is separate from the first path collects trash and directs the collected trash to first path and out of the machine. An inlet of the second path is an opening formed in a base of the housing. The second path includes a chute onto which trash falls and then slides under the force of gravity to the first path.

    Delimb knife with integrated side blades
    65.
    发明授权
    Delimb knife with integrated side blades 有权
    具有集成侧刀的坡头刀

    公开(公告)号:US09554524B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US13785937

    申请日:2013-03-05

    CPC classification number: A01G23/095 A01G23/083 B27L1/00

    Abstract: A timber-working head is configured to hold a felled tree and to feed the felled tree. The timber-working head comprises a frame and a delimb knife module mounted to the frame and configured to delimb the felled tree when the felled tree is fed past the delimb knife module. The delimb knife module has a central blade, a pivotable first side blade, and a pivotable second side blade.

    Abstract translation: 一个木材加工头被配置成保持一棵砍伐的树木,并对砍伐的树木进行喂养。 木材加工头部包括框架和固定刀片模块,该模块安装到框架并且被配置为当砍伐的树木通过分界刀模块时被分割成砍伐的树木。 分切刀模块具有中央刀片,可枢转的第一侧刀片和可枢转的第二侧刀片。

    Apparatus and methods for controlled debarking of wood
    66.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for controlled debarking of wood 失效
    用于木材受控剥皮的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08215347B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-10

    申请号:US12560165

    申请日:2009-09-15

    Abstract: An apparatus for determining one or more optimal operating parameters for debarking wood is provided. The apparatus has a scraper and an actuator configured to adjust the position of the scraper toward a sample portion of the wood to scrape a surface of the sample portion of the wood with a scraping force. The apparatus also has a force sensor operatively associated with the scraper for detecting the scraping force. A light source impinges light on a scraped surface of the sample portion. A light detector detects a light image defined by light from the light source reflected by the scraped surface. A controller is operatively associated with the force sensor and the light detector. The controller has processing means to determine the one or more optimal operating parameters based on signals relating to the scraping force and signals relating to the light image. The one or more optimal operating parameters are relevant to debarking wood proximal to the sample portion.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定剥皮木材的一个或多个最佳操作参数的装置。 该设备具有刮刀和致动器,其构造成调整刮刀朝向木材的样品部分的位置,以刮擦力刮擦木材样品部分的表面。 该装置还具有与刮刀可操作地相关联的用于检测刮擦力的力传感器。 光源将光照射在样品部分的刮削表面上。 光检测器检测由由刮削表面反射的光源限定的光图像。 控制器与力传感器和光检测器可操作地相关联。 控制器具有根据与刮削力相关的信号和与光图像有关的信号来确定一个或多个最佳操作参数的处理装置。 一个或多个最佳操作参数与在样品部分附近的剥皮木材相关。

    TREE DELIMBING METHOD AND DEVICE
    67.
    发明申请
    TREE DELIMBING METHOD AND DEVICE 有权
    树木方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110265912A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-03

    申请号:US13001346

    申请日:2009-06-23

    Applicant: Hans Arvidsson

    Inventor: Hans Arvidsson

    CPC classification number: A01G23/083 A01G23/095 B27L1/00

    Abstract: Method and device for delimbing a tree trunk (60) in a compliant gripping state defined by a set of limbing knives (18, 24, 26, 28) enclosing the trunk. The limbing knives are repeatedly adjusted through a control unit (46) for adaption of the gripping state to a varying thickness of the trunk when the trunk is advanced between the knives for the delimbing of the trunk. The invention comprises entering a desired compliance (D1) of the gripping state in the control unit (46), detecting an actual compliance (d) of the gripping state, and performing each adjustment of the limbing knives via the control unit until the actual compliance (d) corresponds to the desired compliance (D1).

    Abstract translation: 用于将树干(60)分离成由包围树干的一组枝状刀(18,24,26,28)限定的柔顺夹持状态的方法和装置。 通过控制单元(46)重复地调节绞刀,以便当行李箱在行李箱之间进行分离时,将夹紧状态适应于树干的变化厚度。 本发明包括在控制单元(46)中输入所要求的夹紧状态(D1),检测夹紧状态的实际顺从性(d),以及经由控制单元执行各种调节刀具直到实际符合 (d)对应于期望的依从性(D1)。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLED DEBARKING OF WOOD
    68.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLED DEBARKING OF WOOD 失效
    用于木材控制的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100236664A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-23

    申请号:US12560165

    申请日:2009-09-15

    Abstract: An apparatus for determining one or more optimal operating parameters for debarking wood is provided. The apparatus has a scraper and an actuator configured to adjust the position of the scraper toward a sample portion of the wood to scrape a surface of the sample portion of the wood with a scraping force. The apparatus also has a force sensor operatively associated with the scraper for detecting the scraping force. A light source impinges light on a scraped surface of the sample portion. A light detector detects a light image defined by light from the light source reflected by the scraped surface. A controller is operatively associated with the force sensor and the light detector. The controller has processing means to determine the one or more optimal operating parameters based on signals relating to the scraping force and signals relating to the light image. The one or more optimal operating parameters are relevant to debarking wood proximal to the sample portion.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定剥皮木材的一个或多个最佳操作参数的装置。 该设备具有刮刀和致动器,其构造成调整刮刀朝向木材的样品部分的位置,以刮擦力刮擦木材样品部分的表面。 该装置还具有与刮刀可操作地相关联的用于检测刮擦力的力传感器。 光源将光照射在样品部分的刮削表面上。 光检测器检测由由刮削表面反射的光源限定的光图像。 控制器与力传感器和光检测器可操作地相关联。 控制器具有根据与刮削力相关的信号和与光图像有关的信号来确定一个或多个最佳操作参数的处理装置。 一个或多个最佳操作参数与在样品部分附近的剥皮木材相关。

    Replaceable flute inserts for a roller assembly of a debarker apparatus
    69.
    发明申请
    Replaceable flute inserts for a roller assembly of a debarker apparatus 有权
    用于剥皮装置的辊组件的可更换凹槽插入件

    公开(公告)号:US20080178965A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-31

    申请号:US11698790

    申请日:2007-01-26

    CPC classification number: B27L1/00 B27B25/02 B27L1/045

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for transporting logs through a debarker are shown and described. The disclosed embodiments of roller assemblies can be used for quickly and conveniently moving logs along a processing line. Some disclosed embodiments include fluted rollers that carry replaceable inserts. The inserts can protect the logs and the rigid flutes of the roller. The insert can be made of a wear resistant material for a prolonged life. A worn insert can be replaced with another insert to ensure proper functioning of the roller assemblies.

    Abstract translation: 显示和描述了通过剥皮机输送原木的装置,系统和方法。 所公开的辊组件的实施例可以用于沿着处理线快速且方便地移动原木。 一些公开的实施例包括带有可更换插入件的带槽辊。 刀片可以保护滚筒的原木和刚性凹槽。 插入件可以由耐磨材料制成,延长使用寿命。 磨损的刀片可以用另一个刀片替换,以确保辊组件的正常功能。

    Method and apparatus for determining the portion of wood material present in a stream of bark
    70.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for determining the portion of wood material present in a stream of bark 失效
    用于确定存在于树皮流中的木材部分的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06526154B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-25

    申请号:US09424326

    申请日:2000-01-12

    CPC classification number: G01N33/46 B27L1/00 G01N21/8986

    Abstract: A method and an apparatus which defines the amount of wood material present in a bark flow and controls a debarking process on the basis of the data to reduce wood losses in the debarking process. In accordance with the invention, the bark flow is imaged by a camera and an image processing unit processes the image by using different whitenesses of the picture elements or pixels of the image as a basis for defining programmatically the amount of wood material in the bark flow. The image processing unit is adapted to produce an output signal for controlling the debarking process. In addition, the invention also provides a method and an apparatus which defines the amount of wood material in a bark flow being moved to a combustion process and controls the combustion process on the basis of the data.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置,其定义了树皮流中存在的木质材料的量,并且基于数据控制剥皮过程,以减少剥皮过程中的木材损失。 根据本发明,通过照相机对树皮流程进行成像,并且图像处理单元通过使用图像的不同白度或图像的像素来处理图像,作为用于以编程方式限定树皮流中木材的量的基础 。 图像处理单元适于产生用于控制剥皮过程的输出信号。 此外,本发明还提供了一种方法和装置,其限定了移动到燃烧过程中的树皮流中木材的量,并且基于该数据来控制燃烧过程。

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