Tree pusher adapter device
OwnerWayne J. Smithinventor
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Abstract
A device is mounted to the end of a log so that a skid steer may use the log to engage a tree targeted for felling. The device includes implements configured for engaging the target tree to be felled to give the operator of the device control over the target tree. The device is structured to push the target tree over such that the root ball of the target tree rises up out of the ground as the target tree is felled and/or to allow the operator to make cuts to the target tree before the device is use to push the tree in the desired direction of fell.
Claims20
A device for machine-assisted tree felling, comprising:
- a base component defining an internal cavity accessible from a first end of the base component, wherein the internal cavity is configured to receive an end of a log and abut the end of the log to an end wall aspect of the base component;
- one or more ports in a wall of the base component configured to receive one or more anchor components, wherein the one or more anchor components are operable to secure the base component to the end of the log;
- a receiver component extending from a second end of the base component, wherein the receiver component is configured to removably receive an implement;
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- an implement removably received into the receiver component, the implement comprising a tip configured to engage a tree, wherein tip is set in the receiver component at an angle of between 30-degrees and 60-degrees relative to a central axis of the receiver component;
- wherein when a log is received into the internal cavity of the base and the one or more anchor components secure the base to the log, the log may be used by a heavy equipment to engage a tree with the implement and apply a directional force to the tree.
A device for machine-assisted tree felling, comprising:
- a base component defining an internal cavity accessible from a first end of the base component, wherein the internal cavity is configured to receive an end of a log and abut the end of the log to an end wall aspect of the base component, wherein the base component is in the shape of one of a cylinder and a cuboid and having a wall having a thickness in the range of ⅛ inch to ½ inch;
- one or more ports in the wall of the base component configured to receive one or more anchor components, wherein the one or more anchor components are operable to secure the base component to the end of the log;
- a receiver component extending from a second end of the base component, wherein the receiver component is configured to removably receive an implement;
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- an implement removably received into the receiver component, the implement comprising a tip configured to engage a tree, wherein tip is set in the receiver component at an angle of between 30-degrees and 60-degrees relative to a central axis of the receiver component;
- wherein when a log is received into the internal cavity of the base and the one or more anchor components secure the base to the log, the log may be used by a heavy equipment to engage a tree with the implement and apply a directional force to the tree.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.