Method of and apparatus for forming timbers with rounded ends
US7093628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27M1/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The method of forming timbers especially for use as webs in timber roof trusses comprising feeding timbers in a predetermined path with the timbers extending transversely to the direction of feed and, as the timbers are so fed, shaping the ends thereof to rounded form, and apparatus for carrying out said method comprising conveyors for feeding the work, a saw for cutting the timbers to length, and cutters for the end shaping.
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