Log clamping apparatus

Details Log clamping apparatus Log clamping apparatus

1979-06-11

1980-07-08

Watson, Robert C.

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Relatively movable jaws

Means to actuate jaw

144 2Z, 144312, 269268, B25B 104

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042113946

ABSTRACT:
Log clamping apparatus adapted for insertion between existing log conveyors and including a frame, a pair of jaws hingably engaging the frame, a pair of jacks hingably engaging the jaws and operable to open and close the jaws, and control apparatus for selectively activating the jacks. The jaws are laterally offset, hingably engaging the frame and one another, and are provided with an arcuate portion for clamping the log to prevent lateral movement and a lower, substantially planar portion operable to lift a log during the cutting process to prevent binding of the cutting saw in its contact with the log.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3398774 (1968-08-01), Hahn
patent: 3693679 (1972-09-01), Pierrot
patent: 4130151 (1978-12-01), Ericsson
patent: 4161200 (1979-07-01), Albright

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