Method and an apparatus for cross-cutting tree stems to pre-determined lengths
US4549588A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 1984 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/4564
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method at the cross-cutting of tree stems to pre-determined timber lengths. According to the invention, an impulse is triggered when the nominal timber length has been attained, which impulse stops the advance movement and braking is effected while the braking energy is accumulated all the way to the stop of the stem after the stem has moved through a certain distance beyond the nominal length. The accumulated braking energy then is released for moving the stem back to substantially the nominal length, whereafter the cross-cutting is carried out. At an apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention, the feeding wheels (2) of the stem (1) are driven by hydraulic motors (7) having a pressure conduit (5) and a return conduit (6) in common. The return conduit is connected to a pressure accumulator (9). A stop valve (8) is laid-in in each conduit (5,6). A measuring wheel (4) abutting the stem is provided with an impulse device, which is capable at attained nominal length (L) to emit an impulse to the valves (8 ) for closing the conduits (5,6) and thereby braking the stem. The braking pressure arising in the closed return conduit (6) builds up…
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