Colin Edward Godfrey
Engineering at Cheatwood Rd, Ruston, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0027975
Issued Date
Jul 7, 1998
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
692 Cheatwood Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
Professional information
Flange Turner With Dampening Device
US Patent:
6536581, Mar 25, 2003
Filed:
Dec 22, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/747807
Inventors:
Colin Godfrey - Ruston LA
Assignee:
Hunt, Guilliot Associates, L.L.C. - Ruston LA
International Classification:
B65G 4724
US Classification:
198407, 198416
Abstract:
An apparatus for rotating elongated members of rectangular cross section, such as board lumber, is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pair of conveyors arranged so that the boards will cascade from the end of one conveyor onto the other conveyor by force of gravity, rotating in the process. A dampening mechanism to reduce the impact caused by the fall is also disclosed. The dampening mechanism allows the members to be delicately balanced on any side. After an inspection, the boards are turned again to position them for final processing. This second rotation is performed by halting the leading edge ofthe boards, at either the top or bottom, and propelling the opposite edge forward with a rubber wheel.