Automatic log feeder

An automatic log feeder comprising:

• (a) a hopper for retaining a plurality of logs, said hopper having a plurality of generally parallel, vertically arranged compartments separated by a plurality of dividers, each compartment comprising means for holding a single row of individual logs, said hopper having a log entry opening at an upper portion thereof and having a chute at a lowermost portion thereof for dispensing individual logs;
• (b) a first, generally vertically arranged conveyor for receiving logs from said chute and for conducting them downwardly in substantially vertical fashion, said conveyor comprising a pair of endless chains driven by a motor and a plurality of sprocket wheels, and a plurality of pairs of brackets which are foldably connected to said chains, each of said bracket pairs comprising means for retaining only a single log from said chute;
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• (c) a second, generally horizontally arranged conveyor adapted to transfer individual logs in a generally horizontal direction to a woodburning apparatus, said second conveyor comprising motor-driven means for pushing each log in a horizontal fashion and a conduit for guiding said logs into the entrance of said woodburning apparatus, said conduit comprising at least one hingedly attached entrance door which is adapted to be pivoted upon engagement with a log being fed into said woodburning apparatus.