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Tree harvester head with lubrication system for multiple saws

US9119354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2007
Grant dateSep 1, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01G23/091
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tree harvester head includes first and second saws, each of which comprises a cutting chain, and a lubrication system configured to lubricate the cutting chains of the first and second saws. The lubrication system comprises a source of pressurized lubricant and a diverter valve configured to divert flow of pressurized lubricant, from the source of pressurized lubricant, between the first and second saws for lubrication of the respective cutting chains.

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