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Processing means for barking machines

US6244312A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1999
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB27L1/08
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a processing means for barking machines of the type having a plurality of swinging arms, each being at an inner end pivotally mounted on a rotatable, annular rotator, while at an opposite outer free end, they carry such a processing means and are actuated by a spring load which strives to pivot the outer end inwards to the axis of rotation of the rotator. The processing means comprises a front, a rear, an upper and a lower surface, which are designed in such manner that an edge serving as a processing edge is defined between the front and the upper surface. The, lower surface is formed with an engaging means which is adapted to engage a matching formation in a seat in the outer end of the swinging arm. The rear surface acts as a supporting surface which serves to abut against a corresponding swinging arm supporting surface which is directed forwards or obliquely forwards against the direction of feed of the logs. The engaging means comprises a ridge or a groove and is rectilinear and elongate in such manner that its total length exceeds its height or depth, and preferably also its width, at least by a factor ten. The engaging means further extends a…

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