SUPPORTING-ROTATING APPARATUS Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: forestry, in particular, processing apparatuses for tree harvesting machine used in tree felling and bunching equipment.

SUBSTANCE: supporting-rotating apparatus has base and rotary platform between which are positioned three rotating wheels and two intermediate members, said intermediate members being mounted between rotating wheels. Central brake is installed on rotary platform and is cooperating with base through joining link which is connected with its upper end through Hooke's universal joint and central brake to rotary platform and with its lower end through the same Hooke's universal joint to base. Link is adapted for changing its length by means of, for example, splined joint. Intermediate and lower rotary wheels are equipped with brakes. Intermediate rotary wheel brake is mounted on upper intermediate member. Lower rotary wheel brake is mounted on lower intermediate member. Rotary wheels are arranged at an angle with respect to each other. On rotation of rotary platform, rotation mechanism cooperates with one of rotary wheels. During operation on slopes, individual members of apparatus are rotated to thereby level rotary platform until it is rotated and set in horizontal plane.

EFFECT: increased efficiency by employing machine for felling and bunching trees on uneven felling areas and on slopes, reduced labor intensity, and provision for creating comfortable working conditions for operators.

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