Harold L Fleming

US Patent:

20090173411, Jul 9, 2009

Filed:

Nov 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/090390

Inventors:

Jürgen F. Trost - Columbiana OH, US
Daniel J. Rastatter - Beaver Falls PA, US
Benjamin D. Smith - Abbeville AL, US
Harold Wayne Fleming - Columbia AL, US
A. Scott Mcinnis - Headland AL, US
David E. Seffens - Crestview FL, US
Gregory G. Chandler - Orlando FL, US
Carl D. Shore - Pace FL, US

International Classification:

B27C 1/00

US Classification:

144392, 1441341, 14425013, 1442452, 144 11

Abstract:

Apparatus for shaping a flitch includes an upper shaping head assembly for shaping an upper surface of the flitch, a lower shaping head assembly for shaping a lower surface of the flitch, and a groover assembly for placing at least one groove in a surface of the flitch. The apparatus further includes at least one centering arm and chain runner assembly. The at least one centering arm and chain runner assembly includes a chain runner assembly for conveying the flitch toward a transverse center of the centering arm and chain runner assembly, and a centering arm assembly for positioning the flitch. A flitch transport conveyor includes a conveyor frame, a first dogger arm assembly for engaging a first end of the flitch, and a second dogger arm assembly for engaging a second end of the flitch.