Patent ID: 6138932
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A01G,B02C,B27L

Abstract:
A wood chipper comprising:a support frame;a cutter housing supported by the support frame;a cutter mechanism positioned within the cutter housing;a feed housing supported by the support frame;a feed mechanism positioned within the feed housing for feeding a log into the cutter mechanism;a feed table extending outward from the feed housing, the feed table being elevated above ground level and being positioned for supporting the log as the log is fed into the feed mechanism, the feed table having an outer edge located at a position opposite from the feed housing;an elongated boom that is mounted on the feed housing, the boom including a main portion that extends from the feed housing over the feed table, the main portion being oriented at an angle relative to horizontal such the main portion inclines as the main portion extends over the feed table in a direction away from the feed housing, the elongated boom also including a nose portion that extends outward from a distal end of the main portion, the nose portion being aligned at an angle relative to the main portion;a winch including a flexible member that extends over the feed table via support provided by the boom, the winch being adapted for pulling the log toward the feed table; andthe boom including an end guide over which the flexible member passes, the end guide being located at the nose portion of the boom and being positioned such that when the winch pulls the log toward the feed table, the boom causes an end of the log to be lifted by the flexible member past the outer edge of the feed table and onto a top surface of the feed table.