Method and apparatus for detecting and characterizing splits in logs
US6457363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/178
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ultrasonic techniques are applied to the measurement of wooden members to detect splitting during sawing operations and thereby allow modification of a sawing technique or change in saw cut placement.
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