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Log grappling apparatus
Assignee: Case LLC
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Filing: 1975-10-16
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Granted: 1977-02-01
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Expires: 1995-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A grappling apparatus for gripping full length trees is disclosed herein. The grappling apparatus includes upper and lower frames that are rotated relative to each other and the lower head has transversely spaced fixed grapple heels located on opposite sides of the pivot axis between the frames. The lower frame has a pair of grapple arms pivoted thereon and the arms are interconnected by a link so that a single fluid ram can be used to pivot the arms between open and closed positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J. Tucek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:21
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C3/00; B66C3/14; B66C3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A heel boom log grappling apparatus comprising an upper frame adapted to be attached to a boom on a vehicle, a lower frame rotatably supported about an axis on said upper frame, drive means between said frames for rotating said frames relative to each other, a pair of grapple heels fixed to said lower frame at spaced locations on opposite sides of said axis, first and second rods extending between said heels and located on opposite sides of said axis, first and second grapple arms respectively pivoted on said first and second rods between said spaced grapple heels, and power means between said lower frame and grapple arms for pivoting said arms so that a log may be gripped between said arms and held in engagement with said grapple heels, said power means including a rigid synchronizing link having opposite ends respectively connected to said arms at locations spaced from the pivotal connections for said arms on said lower frame, and a fluid motor including a cylinder and piston rod with one of said cylinder and piston rod connected to one of said arms and the other of said cylinder and piston rod connected to said lower frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A heel boom log grappling apparatus comprising an upper frame adapted to be attached to a boom on a vehicle, a lower frame rotatably supported about an axis on said upper frame, drive means between said frames for rotating said frames relative to each other, a pair of grapple heels fixed to said lower frame at spaced locations on opposite sides of said axis, first and second rods extending between said heels and located on opposite sides of said axis, first and second grapple arms respectively pivoted on said first and second rods between said spaced grapple heels, and power means between said lower frame and grapple arms for pivoting said arms so that a log may be gripped between said arms and held in engagement with said grapple heels, said power means including a rigid synchronizing link having opposite ends respectively connected to said arms at locations spaced from the pivotal connections for said arms on said lower frame, and a fluid motor including a cylinder and piston rod with one of said cylinder and piston rod connected to one of said arms and the other of said cylinder and piston rod connected to said lower frame.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-01 | 1980-08-02 | 1981-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-01 | 1984-08-02 | 1985-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-01 | 1988-08-02 | 1989-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |