公开(公告)号：US09630338B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US15150005

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: USNR, LLC

Inventor： Mike Dockter ,  Petri Saastamo

IPC: B27M1/08 ,  B27B25/00 ,  B27B31/00 ,  B27B25/04 ,  B27B25/02 ,  B27B25/06 ,  B27B31/04

CPC classification number: B27M1/08 ,  B27B25/00 ,  B27B25/02 ,  B27B25/04 ,  B27B25/06 ,  B27B31/00 ,  B27B31/003 ,  B27B31/006 ,  B27B31/04

Abstract: Embodiments provide a log positioning system configured to transport a log through one or more chipper/profiler modules to produce a cant with four chipped/profiled sides. In some embodiments, a log processing system may include an infeed, a positioning feed module downstream of the infeed, and one or more chipper/profiler modules disposed proximal to the positioning feed module. The positioning feed module may include a sharp chain coupled to one or more pairs of vertical positioning rolls. The positioning feed module may be selectively skewed, slewed, and/or tilted to match the vertical and angular orientation of the infeed.

公开(公告)号：US09358699B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14027010

申请日：2013-09-13

Applicant: U. S. Natural Resources, Inc.

Inventor： Mike Dockter ,  Petri Saastamo

IPC: B27B25/04 ,  B27B25/00 ,  B27B31/00 ,  B27B25/02 ,  B27B25/06

CPC classification number: B27M1/08 ,  B27B25/00 ,  B27B25/02 ,  B27B25/04 ,  B27B25/06 ,  B27B31/00 ,  B27B31/003 ,  B27B31/006 ,  B27B31/04

Abstract: Embodiments provide a log positioning system configured to transport a log through one or more chipper/profiler modules to produce a cant with four chipped/profiled sides. In some embodiments, a log processing system may include an infeed, a positioning feed module downstream of the infeed, and one or more chipper/profiler modules disposed proximal to the positioning feed module. The positioning feed module may include a sharp chain coupled to one or more pairs of vertical positioning rolls. The positioning feed module may be selectively skewed, slewed, and/or tilted to match the vertical and angular orientation of the infeed.

Abstract translation: 实施例提供了一种日志定位系统，其被配置为通过一个或多个切片器/轮廓仪模块传送日志，以产生具有四个切屑/异形侧的倾斜。 在一些实施例中，对数处理系统可以包括进料，进料下游的定位进料组件以及设置在定位进料模块附近的一个或多个切片机/分析器模块。 定位进给模块可以包括联接到一对或多对垂直定位辊的锋利链。 定位进给模块可以选择性地倾斜，旋转和/或倾斜以匹配进给的垂直和角度取向。

公开(公告)号：US20140238546A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14178596

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY

Inventor： Earl Barker

IPC: B27B31/06 ,  B23Q17/20

CPC classification number: B27B31/06 ,  B23Q17/20 ,  B27B1/007 ,  B27B31/04 ,  Y10T83/536

Abstract: Processing of a cant may include determining a rotational orientation about a longitudinal axis of the cant that optimizes a recovery from the cant from subsequent sawing operations. Such may include optimizing a width of a board that will be produced dependent on the particular rotational longitudinal orientation. Such may include determining a surface area of a board which would be produced, a thickness of a board that would be produced, and/or a volume of a board that would be produced. Such may include accounting for any premium associated with various width categories in which a board that would be produced would fit. Such may account for any premium associated with grade or quality of a board that would be produced. A corresponding signal may provide information to a human operator and/or automated machinery to orient the cant in an optimized orientation.

Abstract translation: 倾斜的处理可以包括确定关于倾斜的纵向轴线的旋转定向，其优化来自后续锯切操作的凹部的恢复。 这可以包括优化将根据特定旋转纵向取向产生的板的宽度。 这样可以包括确定将要生产的板的表面面积，将被生产的板的厚度和/或将被生产的板的体积。 这样可以包括与将要生产的板适合的各种宽度类别相关联的任何溢价的会计。 这可能涉及与将要生产的董事会的成绩或质量有关的任何溢价。 相应的信号可以向人类操作者和/或自动化机械提供信息以使倾斜度以优化的方向定向。

公开(公告)号：US08738176B1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13926954

申请日：2013-06-25

Applicant: U. S. Natural Resources, Inc.

Inventor： Stephan Meinke

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/24 ,  B27B31/04

Abstract: Embodiments of techniques and systems for log stability determination are described. A log position optimizer may be configured to identify one or more rest positions for a log to be conveyed on a sharp chain. The rest positions may be identified based on identification of contact points where the sharp chain may contact the log that have no intervening contact points that prevent stable contact between the log and the sharp chain. A preferred rest position may be selected out of the identified rest positions. The preferred rest position may be selected based on determination of which contact points are stable or unstable. This determination may be made for each contact point in a cross-sectional plane of the log. The log position optimizer may then control a log positioning mechanism to position the log in the selected rest position. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 描述用于对数稳定性确定的技术和系统的实施例。 日志位置优化器可以被配置为识别要在锐利链上传送的日志的一个或多个休息位置。 可以基于识别接触点来识别静止位置，其中尖链可以接触不具有中间接触点的对数的接触点，从而防止原木和锋利链之间的稳定接触。 可以从所确定的休息位置中选择优选的休息位置。 可以基于确定哪些接触点是稳定的或不稳定的来选择优选的静止位置。 可以对该日志横截面中的每个接触点进行该确定。 日志位置优化器然后可以控制日志定位机构将日志定位在所选择的休息位置。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20140102591A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14027010

申请日：2013-09-13

Applicant: U. S. Natural Resources, Inc.

Inventor： Mike Dockter ,  Petri Saastamo

IPC: B27B25/00 ,  B27B31/00

CPC classification number: B27M1/08 ,  B27B25/00 ,  B27B25/02 ,  B27B25/04 ,  B27B25/06 ,  B27B31/00 ,  B27B31/003 ,  B27B31/006 ,  B27B31/04

Abstract: Embodiments provide a log positioning system configured to transport a log through one or more chipper/profiler modules to produce a cant with four chipped/profiled sides. In some embodiments, a log processing system may include an infeed, a positioning feed module downstream of the infeed, and one or more chipper/profiler modules disposed proximal to the positioning feed module. The positioning feed module may include a sharp chain coupled to one or more pairs of vertical positioning rolls. The positioning feed module may be selectively skewed, slewed, and/or tilted to match the vertical and angular orientation of the infeed.

Abstract translation: 实施例提供了一种日志定位系统，其被配置为通过一个或多个切片器/轮廓仪模块传送日志，以产生具有四个切屑/异形侧的倾斜。 在一些实施例中，对数处理系统可以包括进料，进料下游的定位进料组件以及设置在定位进料模块附近的一个或多个切片机/分析器模块。 定位进给模块可以包括联接到一对或多对垂直定位辊的锋利链。 定位进给模块可以选择性地倾斜，旋转和/或倾斜以匹配进给的垂直和角度取向。

公开(公告)号：US20110226385A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13064343

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Rory Matthew Mitchell ,  Eddie Ying Ho Fong ,  Desmond James Price ,  Darrin Scott Stanley ,  Brian Nels Soderberg ,  Philip David Harrison

Inventor： Rory Matthew Mitchell ,  Eddie Ying Ho Fong ,  Desmond James Price ,  Darrin Scott Stanley ,  Brian Nels Soderberg ,  Philip David Harrison

IPC: B27B31/04 ,  B27B31/00

CPC classification number: B27B31/00 ,  B27B31/04 ,  Y10T29/53961

Abstract: An elevating and clewing continuous log turner includes a mainframe having a movable frame adapted for vertical or horizontal translation relative to the mainframe. A rotating group is mounted in the movable frame. The rotating group has a passageway therethrough. Roller arms are pivotally mounted around a perimeter of the rotating group. The roller arms concentrically clamp the log relative to the rotating group to thereby rotate the log about its longitudinal axis simultaneously with selective rotation of the rotating group. At least one actuator horizontally and vertically translates the movable frame relative to the mainframe.

Abstract translation: 升降和连续的日志转换器包括具有适于相对于主机垂直或水平平移的可动框架的主机。 旋转组安装在可动框架中。 旋转组具有通过其的通道。 滚轮臂围绕旋转组的周边枢转安装。 辊臂相对于旋转组同心地夹紧对数，从而在旋转组的选择性旋转的同时旋转对数围绕其纵向轴线。 至少一个执行器水平和垂直地相对于主机平移可移动框架。

公开(公告)号：US20100314002A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12796095

申请日：2010-06-08

Applicant: Federico GIUDICEANDREA

Inventor： Federico GIUDICEANDREA

IPC: B23Q15/00

CPC classification number: B27B31/06 ,  B27B1/00 ,  B27B31/04 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/2518 ,  G01B2210/52 ,  G01N33/46 ,  G01S17/46

Abstract: A method for detecting the three-dimensional structure of a log comprises the operating steps of: making the log (2) rotate axially, leaving it free to translate during the rotation; during said rotation repeating the step of detecting the relative surface structure of the log (2) at least at one log surface portion (13), so that the relative surface structure of substantially all of the points of at least the log (2) lateral surface is detected at least once; and combining the relative surface structures detected to reconstruct an overall surface structure for at least the log (2) lateral surface. The detection steps are carried out in such a way that each detection step result shares at least several points with at least one other detection step result, whilst the step of combining the relative surface structures is carried out in such a way that the shared points are made to coincide with each other.The claims also cover an apparatus comprising means for supporting a log (2), means (5) for detecting the surface structure of the log (2) and control and processing means. There are also means (6) for making the log (2) rotate parallel with the log (2) main direction of extension (D).

Abstract translation: 用于检测原木的三维结构的方法包括以下操作步骤：使原木（2）轴向旋转，使其在旋转期间自由平移; 在所述旋转期间，至少在一个原木表面部分（13）处重复检测对数（2）的相对表面结构的步骤，使得至少对数（2）横向的基本上所有点的相对表面结构 表面至少检测一次; 以及组合所检测的相对表面结构以重建用于至少所述log（2）侧表面的总体表面结构。 检测步骤以这样的方式执行，即每个检测步骤结果至少共享至少一个具有至少一个其它检测步骤结果的点，同时组合相对表面结构的步骤以共享点为 相互吻合 权利要求书还包括一种装置，包括用于支撑木材（2）的装置，用于检测木材（2）和控制和处理装置的表面结构的装置（5）。 还有用于使原木（2）与原木（2）主延伸方向（D）平行旋转的装置（6）。

公开(公告)号：US07458302B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US10915207

申请日：2004-08-10

Applicant: Piergiorgio Benuzzi

Inventor： Piergiorgio Benuzzi

IPC: B26D7/06

CPC classification number: B23Q7/047 ,  B23D47/025 ,  B23D47/04 ,  B27B5/065 ,  B27B31/003 ,  B27B31/04 ,  Y10T83/445 ,  Y10T83/4632 ,  Y10T83/6496 ,  Y10T83/65 ,  Y10T83/6667 ,  Y10T83/6975

Abstract: A panel (2) turning device (1) applicable to a panel saw machine (4) comprises a panel (2) hold-down element (11) located in the vicinity of a lateral edge (5a) of the worktable (5) and acting on the panel (2) in such a way as to form a pivot (12) and an axis of rotation (R) in a defined area of the panel (2). The device (1) also comprises rubber wheels (15) built into the worktable (5), designed to enable the panel (2) to be turned about the pivot (12) and mobile between a rest position in which they are not in contact with the panel (2) and a working position in which they are in contact with the panel (2).

Abstract translation: 适用于面板锯机（4）的面板（2）转动装置（1）包括位于工作台（5）的侧边缘（5a）附近的面板（2）压紧元件（11）和 以在面板（2）的限定区域中形成枢轴（12）和旋转轴线（R）的方式作用在面板（2）上。 设备（1）还包括内置在工作台（5）中的橡胶轮（15），设计成使得面板（2）能够围绕枢轴（12）转动并且在其不接触的静止位置之间移动 与面板（2）和与面板（2）接触的工作位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080092708A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11667023

申请日：2006-08-24

Applicant: Piergiorgio Benuzzi

Inventor： Piergiorgio Benuzzi

IPC: B23D19/00 ,  B26D1/14 ,  B23D33/02

CPC classification number: B27B5/06 ,  B23D47/04 ,  B27B5/065 ,  B27B31/04 ,  Y10T83/051 ,  Y10T83/654 ,  Y10T83/6563 ,  Y10T83/768 ,  Y10T83/7684

Abstract: A panel saw machine for panels (2) comprises: a horizontal work table (3) for one or more panels (2) mobile on the horizontal table (3) along an axis of feed (X) in a forward direction (V1) and in a backward direction (V2); a panel (2) clamping unit (4) comprising a crossbar (5) equipped with one or more gripping elements (6) for clamping and retaining the panels (2) while they are being machined; a cutting unit (7) that divides the panels (2) into sub-panels by sawing the panels (2) along an axis (Y) transversal to the feed axis (X); a horizontal flat element or tray (8) positioned above the horizontal work table (3), for supporting and transporting the panels (2); means (9) for selectively holding the tray (8) in conjunction with means (10) for driving the tray (8) itself, acting on the latter and enabling the tray (8) to perform a first movement along the feed axis (X) in both directions (V1, V2) and, when required, a rotational movement (R) on the horizontal work table (3) in such a way as to vary the position of the tray (8) and, consequently, of the panels (2), with respect to the cutting unit (7).

Abstract translation: 一种用于面板（2）的面板锯机器包括：一个用于一个或多个面板（2）的水平工作台（3），在水平工作台（3）上沿着进给轴线（X）沿前进方向（V 1）移动， 并沿向后方向（V 2）; 面板（2）夹紧单元（4），包括配备有一个或多个夹紧元件（6）的横杆（5），用于在加工面板（2）的同时夹紧和保持面板（2） 切割单元（7），其沿着横向于进给轴线（X）的轴线（Y）沿着所述面板（2）将所述面板（2）分割成子面板; 位于水平工作台（3）上方的水平扁平元件或托盘（8），用于支撑和运输面板（2）; 用于选择性地将托盘（8）与用于驱动托盘（8）本身的装置（10）一起保持的装置（9），其作用在托盘（8）上并使得托盘（8）能够沿着进给轴线（X ）在两个方向（V 1，V 2）上，并且当需要时，以使得托盘（8）的位置改变的方式在水平工作台（3）上的旋转运动（R），并且因此 面板（2）相对于切割单元（7）。

公开(公告)号：US06769529B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US09942682

申请日：2001-08-31

Applicant: Germain Fournier ,  Claude Goulet

Inventor： Germain Fournier ,  Claude Goulet

IPC: B65G4724

CPC classification number: B27B31/04 ,  B65G47/252 ,  B65G2201/0282 ,  Y10T82/2518 ,  Y10T82/2521

Abstract: A turning device comprises turning members moveable between an idle position and an operational position, a sensor located upstream of the turning member, for scanning the wood pieces on a conveyor, and an deflector controlled by the sensor and adapted, when actuated, to selectively cause the turning member to be displaced to the operational position for turning a given elongated wood piece on the conveyor to a desired position. The turning member is pivotally mounted to a motorised chain for continuously displacing the turning member adjacent the conveyor. The turning member also includes a guide pin, and the chain drives the turning member along a closed-loop guide track, the turning member having its guide pin engaged in the track.

Abstract translation: 转动装置包括在空转位置和操作位置之间移动的转动构件，位于转动构件上游的用于扫描输送机上的木片的传感器以及由传感器控制的偏转器，并且当被致动时可以选择性地引起 所述转动构件被移动到操作位置，以将给定细长的木件在输送机上转动到期望的位置。 转动构件枢转地安装到电动链条上，用于使靠近输送机的转动构件连续移动。 转动构件还包括导销，并且链条沿着闭环导轨驱动转动构件，转动构件具有与导轨接合的轨道。