Patent · US Expired

Machine for planing large wood timbers

US6347652B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 2000
Grant dateFeb 19, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB27C1/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machine for planing large wood timbers or other heavy wood products easily by self-propelling along the work piece and planing the wood surface as it goes. The machine has a set of planer knives driven by a power source, a set of rollers before and after the knives for self feeding the planer down the work, and a flat surface in front and behind the rollers and cutting knives for stability and smoothness. The roller may also be adjusted in relation to the cutters for depth of cut and/or slightly angling the cut to one side. Centering guides keep the unit balanced on the work piece. There can be multiple feed rollers in front and behind the planer knives.

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