Patent ID: 7243693
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: B27L

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for removing bark from logs, the apparatus comprising: an elongate base; a rotary log support on the base; a log support drive to rotate a log on the log support during debarking; a rail on the base, the rail extending along one side of the log support; a car movably mounted on the rail; a car drive on the base to move the car to a desired position for debarking a log on the log support; a debarking arm on the car, the arm having an inner end located over the log support and an outer end away from the log support; a rotary cutter head on the inner end of the arm to debark a log on the log support; a pivot connection between the arm and the car permitting pivoting of the arm to move the head toward and away from the log support; and an elastomer spring, the elastomer spring having a first end coupled to the arm and a second end coupled to the car to support the head during movement of the head toward and away from a log rotated by the log support, wherein the head follows the surface of the log and debarks depressions and projections on the log.