METHOD OF TREES ROOTING OUT AND TRANSPORTATION BY AIRCRAFT AND COMPLEX FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC A01G23/06 A01G23/08 

FIELD: woodworking industry.

SUBSTANCE: rooting out method involves space fixation of a tree and its separation from the soil. Attachment of the tree top, its space fixation and separation from the soil is carried out by a unified complex system directly connected to an aircraft. The tree is transported after it is lifted and placed on the aircraft outer bracket. The complex for rooting out and transportation of trees by an aircraft comprises tools for the tree space fixation and its separation from the soil. The complex comprises a handler and a set of transportation grips for the trees, a rooting out unit and an outer load frame with brackets; the outer load frame is fixed on the aircraft, the handler with the transportation grips and the rooting out unit are connected to the aircraft by ropes and cables of control and power supply systems.

EFFECT: method and complex application allows for the reduction of the process cycle at the felling site, decrease of labour input, increase of timber output, decrease of the probable injuries to the workers.

2 cl, 2 dwg