Side loading debarking/delimbing apparatus and method
US4989655A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27L1/122
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A debarking/delimbing apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is provided with a side loading entry into the debarking/delimbing flails. A pivotal ramp guides tree stems into and through the side entry. With the ramp in a lowered position a skidder-type stem hauler directs the tree stem bundle to be ramped upwardly into the side entry. With the ramp in a raised position a boom mounted grapple directs the tree stem bundle to be ramped downwardly into the side entry.
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