Patent ID: 9102475
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: B27B,B65G

Abstract:
1. A log singulator comprising: a first segment extending transversely to the log singulator, the first segment comprising a first plurality of vertically spaced-apart log-supporting steps extending along the first segment, the first segment spanning between and supported by a first pair of movable supports, the first pair of movable supports located outboard from ends of the first plurality of steps on opposite sides of the log singulator; a second segment comprising a second plurality of vertically spaced-apart log-supporting steps, the second segment spanning between and supported by a second pair of movable supports the second pair of movable supports located outboard from ends of the second plurality of steps on opposite sides of the log singulator; a first actuating mechanism coupled to reciprocate the first segment between a first segment lowered position and a first segment raised position; a second actuating mechanism coupled to reciprocate the second segment between a second segment lowered position and a second segment raised position; and, a plurality of rollers coupled to each of the segments, the rollers movable along one or more guide tracks.