| 摘要 |
<p>A pickup and alignment mechanism for logs is disclosed along with a method of using the mechanism. The pickup and alignment mechanism includes a frame, a connector and a plurality of L-shaped tines secured to the frame. The plurality of L-shaped tines is grouped into pairs. The pickup and alignment mechanism also includes a pair of side tine. The pickup and alignment mechanism is designed to be removably mounted to a motorized vehicle. All of the L-shaped tines can be hydraulically or pneumatically actuated to remove from between one to six logs from a stacked pile of logs. The one to six logs are then raised above ground level and are aligned relative to one another so that they can be easily cut into smaller piece of firewood by a person with a chain saw. The person with the chain saw will approach the front of the pickup and alignment mechanism and face the motorized vehicle. The pickup and alignment mechanism further includes a plurality of bumpers secured to each pair of L-shaped tines. The bumpers provide a clearance such that the blade of the chain saw can be kept a safe distance away from the frame to prevent damage to the blade.</p> |
