Log debarking chain flail and apparatus
OwnerJames D. Kucherry, Sr.inventor
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Abstract
A log debarking chain flail apparatus 10 is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 removing bark from a log 12. The apparatus includes two opposing flail assemblies 18 and 20 having a plurality of chain flails 22 that extend radially outward as the assembly is rotated. Each of the chain flails include a plurality of chain links extending from an inner end 22a to an outer end 22b in which each of the links has a longitudinal segment 46. A tooth 50 is formed on one or more of the longitudinal segments 46 for scraping and/or cutting the bark from the exterior 14 of the log 12.
Claims17
A log debarking chain flail for engaging and dislodging bark material from the exterior of a log, comprising:
- a plurality of chain links interconnected together to form an elongated flail;
- each chain link being formed of a continuous loop having transverse segments that extend through and interconnect with adjacent chain links and longitudinal segments that extend in the elongated direction of the flail between adjacent chain links;
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- a first tooth rigidly affixed on at least a first longitudinal link segment and extending radially outward therefrom for engaging the exterior of the log to remove bark material from the exterior of the log.
A log debarking chain flail apparatus for removing bark material from the exterior of a log, comprising:
- opposing flail assemblies that are spaced apart a distance sufficient to permit the passage of the log therebetween;
- each of the flail assemblies having a plurality of spaced chain flails extending therefrom into a path of the log as the log passes between the opposing flail assemblies;
- each of the chain flails being formed by a plurality of interconnected chain links;
- each chain link being formed of a continuous loop having transverse segments that extend through and interconnect with adjacent chain links and longitudinal segments that extend in the elongated direction of the flail between adjacent chain links;
- a first tooth affixed on at least a first longitudinal link segment;
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- a flail drive operatively connected to the flail assemblies for moving the assemblies with sufficient velocity to direct the chain flails with the tooth against the exterior of the log to remove bark material from the exterior of the log.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.