Chute for transporting timber

US4362231A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Firma Leykam-Murztaler Papier und Zellstoff Aktiengesellschaft · AT

Inventor

• Walter Meyer · Bonndorf, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 18, 1978
• Grant date: Dec 7, 1982
• Expiry date: May 18, 1998

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G11/103
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A timber chute for the transportation of corticated timber has smooth and deformable polyethylene walls. This makes the chutes light in weight, easy to handle, and less subject to damage than the prior art chutes.