Self-loading log transporter
US5769586A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G23/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-loading log transporter and a method for loading logs onto a log transporter are disclosed. The log transporter has a vehicle frame; a receiving deck on the vehicle frame for receiving logs between first and second walls; a rail extending generally parallel to and above the receiving deck; a carriage movable along the rail; a block mounted on the carriage; a winch on the vehicle frame; a cable on the winch having a free end extending through said block; a fastener on the free end of the cable for detachably affixing the free end of the cable to a log; and a drag system for resisting forward movement of the carriage along the rail. The rail has a portion extending rearwardly of a rearward end of the receiving deck.
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