Modular conical chipper/canter head and method
US8225828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27B33/20
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular conical chipper/canter head and method. A preferred method adjusts the cutting head for changes in chip length. The method includes the steps of providing an annular facing module, providing a conical, solid hub module for mounting one or more chipping knives, and at least one of (a) installing one or more control plates between the facing module and the hub module, and (b) removing the one or more control plates from between the facing module and the hub module, for spacing the facing and hub modules apart a selected amount.
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