US3775876A
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Tree moving apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-18
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A tree moving apparatus mounted on a vehicle and having a plurality of reciprocal blades arranged for positioning thereof around the trunk of a tree and spaced therefrom. The blades are substantially spoon-shaped and pierce the earth surrounding the tree at an angle with respect to the horizontal resulting in an arcuate configuration for the sidewalls of the area being excavated by the blades, and in such a manner as to meet beneath the tree in the form of a substantially semi-spherical container. The earth surrounding the tree is thus severed by the blades and the major roots of the tree are balled or encased within the closed container formed thereby. An inner frame bears against the exposed surface of the ground surrounding the tree and circumscribed by the blades for securely retaining the balled roots in the closed container. The container housing the tree and balled roots may then be elevated from the normal growing position of the tree and tilted to a substantially horizontal position whereupon the tree and contained roots may be transported to a new site for transplanting of the tree. A leveling device facilitates transplanting of the tree in a substantially true vertical position at the new site.
Inventors
- 👤 J May
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:24
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G23/00; A01G23/02; A01G23/04; A01G23/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
351 words
A vehicle mounted tree transplanting apparatus comprising a main frame having an opening therein for disposition of the frame around a tree, a lifting device secured to the vehicle and operably connected with the main frame for reciprocation tHereof, a plurality of reciprocal cutting blades independently carried by the frame and mounted externally with respect thereto, said cutting blades being of a substantially spoon-shaped configuration, an inner frame disposed within the main frame and having an opening therein for partially surrounding the tree, means securing the inner frame to the main frame for reciprocation of the inner frame with respect to the main frame, means operably connected with the lifting device for varying the angular position thereof between substantially vertical and substantially horizontal, leveling means provided on the lifting device for cooperating therewith and for cooperating with the last mentioned means to facilitate universal leveling of the transplanted tree, said main frame comprising a rectangular frame member having one side thereof open for receiving the tree therein, a plurality of guide channels extending angularly outwardly from the said rectangular frame member, each guide channel receiving one of said blade members thereon, means operably connected between the blade members and respective guide channels for providing independent movement of the reciprocal blades, said blades being directed at an angle with respect to the horizontal during reciprocation thereof, and said spoonshaped configuration of the blades resulting in an arcuate sidewall configuration for the area being excavated by the blades during said reciprocal movement, said inner frame comprising a substantially U-shaped base member disposed within the rectangular frame member of the main frame, and hydraulically actuated means operably connected between the U-shaped base member and main frame for providing reciprocation of the inner frame with respect to the main frame, and wherein the hydraulically actuated means comprises a first box secured to the main frame, a second box secured to the inner frame and reciprocal with respect to the first box, and hydraulic cylinder means operably connected between the first and second boxes for reciprocation of the inner frame with respect to the main frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
351 words
A vehicle mounted tree transplanting apparatus comprising a main frame having an opening therein for disposition of the frame around a tree, a lifting device secured to the vehicle and operably connected with the main frame for reciprocation tHereof, a plurality of reciprocal cutting blades independently carried by the frame and mounted externally with respect thereto, said cutting blades being of a substantially spoon-shaped configuration, an inner frame disposed within the main frame and having an opening therein for partially surrounding the tree, means securing the inner frame to the main frame for reciprocation of the inner frame with respect to the main frame, means operably connected with the lifting device for varying the angular position thereof between substantially vertical and substantially horizontal, leveling means provided on the lifting device for cooperating therewith and for cooperating with the last mentioned means to facilitate universal leveling of the transplanted tree, said main frame comprising a rectangular frame member having one side thereof open for receiving the tree therein, a plurality of guide channels extending angularly outwardly from the said rectangular frame member, each guide channel receiving one of said blade members thereon, means operably connected between the blade members and respective guide channels for providing independent movement of the reciprocal blades, said blades being directed at an angle with respect to the horizontal during reciprocation thereof, and said spoonshaped configuration of the blades resulting in an arcuate sidewall configuration for the area being excavated by the blades during said reciprocal movement, said inner frame comprising a substantially U-shaped base member disposed within the rectangular frame member of the main frame, and hydraulically actuated means operably connected between the U-shaped base member and main frame for providing reciprocation of the inner frame with respect to the main frame, and wherein the hydraulically actuated means comprises a first box secured to the main frame, a second box secured to the inner frame and reciprocal with respect to the first box, and hydraulic cylinder means operably connected between the first and second boxes for reciprocation of the inner frame with respect to the main frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |