Patent ID: 7134465
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: B23D,B27B,B65G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for identifying, tracking and handling lumber to be cut-in-two, comprising: a) scanning and optimization means to scan the length of a board and to compare the scanned board to predetermined criteria so as to identify a board which, optimally, is to be cut into two pieces, b) identification means for applying a detectable indicator to the board, c) transfer means for transferring, in a downstream direction, the board from said scanning and optimization means to the identification means, and from said identification means to a lug-loader loading device adjacent and immediately upstream of a lug loader, d) detector means cooperating with said lug-loader loading device so as to detect said detectable indicator on the board and to delay the loading of the lug loader following loading of the board into a lug space so that an immediately subsequent lug space behind and upstream of the board is left empty on the corresponding lugged transfer so as to receive a portion of the board when cut from the board once the board is cut-in-two in a downstream sawing means.