Patent ID: 6283353
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: B27B,B27C

Abstract:
A press roll device for applying pressure on a piece of wood moving along a path, the device comprising:a frame mounted in proximity to the path of the piece of wood;a lower arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally connected to the frame;a roller for applying pressure on the piece of wood as said piece of wood moves along the path, the roller being rotationally mounted on the second end of the lower arm;an upper arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the upper arm being pivotally connected to the frame, and the second end of the upper arm extending in proximity to and above the second end of the lower arm;a bag filled with compressed air disposed between the second ends of the lower and upper arms; anda jack connected to the second end of the upper arm, for applying a pressure on the piece of wood via the second end of the upper arm, the bag, the second end of the lower arm and the roller.