DETERMINATION OF LOG STABILITY

摘要

Embodiments of techniques and systems for log stability determination are described. A log position optimizer may be configured to identify one or more rest positions for a log to be conveyed on a sharp chain. The rest positions may be identified based on identification of contact points where the sharp chain may contact the log that have no intervening contact points that prevent stable contact between the log and the sharp chain. A preferred rest position may be selected out of the identified rest positions. The preferred rest position may be selected based on determination of which contact points are stable or unstable. This determination may be made for each contact point in a cross-sectional plane of the log. The log position optimizer may then control a log positioning mechanism to position the log in the selected rest position. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

主权项

1. A log rotation system comprising:
a conveyor configured to convey a log in a first direction; one or more log positioning mechanisms configured to controllably rotate and/or position a log for placement of the log on the conveyor; and a log position optimizer configured to:
identify, based on a scan of the log, one or more rest positions for the log on the conveyor;select a preferred rest position out of the one or more rest positions of the log, based at least in part on one or more determinations of stability of the resting positions; andcontrol the one or more log positioning mechanisms to position the log into the preferred rest position on the conveyor.