Planing head for a planing machine and method of manufacture thereof
US7735531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T407/2284
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A planing head, cylindrical body for a planing head and a method of manufacture thereof are provided. The planing head includes a cylindrical body having an axis of rotation, an outer surface around the axis of rotation, and opposite first and second end faces. A plurality of blade assemblies is arranged along the outer surface. A plurality of grooves is provided in the outer surface and each groove is configured to receive a respective one of the plurality of blade assemblies. A hydraulic pressure system for supplying a hydraulic pressure to each of the blade assemblies is provided. The hydraulic pressure system includes a plurality of transverse channels for receiving a pressurised hydraulic fluid and a plurality of oblique channels hydraulically linking the plurality of transverse channels. Each transverse channel extends at least partially through the cylindrical body.
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