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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 08, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2007
Applicants:
Burk R. Kube, Surrey, CA;
Douglas B. Jeffrey, Victoria, CA;
Marek S. Cholewczynski, Victoria, CA;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd., Sidney, CA;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B27L 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for transporting logs through a debarker are shown and described. The disclosed embodiments of roller assemblies can be used for quickly and conveniently moving logs along a processing line. Some disclosed embodiments include fluted rollers that carry replaceable inserts. The inserts can protect the logs and the rigid flutes of the roller. The insert can be made of a wear resistant material for a prolonged life. A worn insert can be replaced with another insert to ensure proper functioning of the roller assemblies.