Patent ID: 7040207
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: B23D,B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A log merchandiser comprising: a log positioning stage to establish placement and orientation of a log and support a log in a stationary position in a cradle assembly having a longitudinal axis; an elongated overhead truss extending above said cradle assembly parallel to said longitudinal axis; a rack mounted on said truss; a plurality of pivoting saw assemblies, each mounted for independent, selective lateral travel along said overhead truss, each of said saw assemblies comprising a pivoting saw blade selectively extendible to said cradle assembly, wherein each saw assembly of said saw assemblies comprises a frame, a circular saw rotatably mounted on a saw arbor and pivotable relative to said frame, a motor to operate the saw, a gear system comprising a pinion to engage said rack, and a second motor to actuate said pinion so as to move the saw assembly laterally along the overhead truss; a lateral displacement control system to control the lateral, movement of said saw assembly; wherein said frame comprises two vertical L-shaped plates joined by a horizontal plate connected to the long sides of each of said L-shaped plates, support shelves extending from the short sides of each of said L-shaped plates, said support shelves being located underneath said horizontal plate, and further comprises a bearing assembly, said bearing assembly and frame adapted to support said saw assembly on said truss.