Systems and methods for delimbing timber
US9374948B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G23/099
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tree harvesting system includes a loader and a delimber. A camera system mounted on the delimber permits an operator to view an interaction area between a delimbing saw or toping saw and the tree being cut while the operator remains safely in a cab of the loader. The camera system provides image data to a display system located in the cab of the loader, and the image data may be viewed and/or processed to provide information about the interaction area, physical data about the tree, or some combination thereof. Advantageously, the tree harvesting system may allow for more accurate saw cuts at a preferred location of the tree, which in turn may result in a higher dollar amount and more efficient distribution of sticks to the mills.
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