Patent ID: 8402873
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: B23D,B23P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pallet dismantler comprising: a frame; a first drive roller rotatably coupled to the frame; an arm pivotably coupled to the frame; a sleeve member rigidly coupled to the arm; an axle extending from the sleeve, the axle having an axis of rotation, and wherein the axle is pivotably coupled to the sleeve member such that the axle is capable of being pivoted within the sleeve member about an axis substantially perpendicular to the axle axis of rotation; a second drive roller rotatably coupled to the axle; an adjustable ratchet member extending between the arm and the frame, the adjustable ratchet member operable to adjust the position of the second driver roller relative to the first drive roller; and a blade member trained on the first and second drive rollers for cutting the pallets; an adjustable ratchet member having a first end and an opposite end extending between and attached to the arm and the frame respectively; the adjustable ratchet member operable to pivot the arm and second drive roller to adjust the position of the second drive roller relative to the first drive roller and the tension of the blade member against the first and second drive rollers.