Log splitter with a tapered wood penetrating member on the ramhe

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1981-05-28

1984-01-31

Bray, W. D.

Woodworking

Splitting machine

Tapered or wedge shaped product

144193E, B27L 700

Patent

active

044284098

ABSTRACT:
A truncated generally conical or tapered member is mounted on a movable ramhead of a hydraulically operated log splitter. A wood splitting wedge is mounted on the frame of the log splitter opposite the tapered member of the ramhead such that a block of wood may be placed between the ramhead and wedge. The narrow end of the truncated conical member is a size to engage and center the log and retain the log from lateral and vertical movement as the log is split. The tapered member has a taper selected to insure that the end of the member will penetrate the wood at a controlled rate as the splitting force of the ramhead increases. The time element, established by the controlled penetration rate, is of primary importance. Should an operator inadvertently have a portion of his hand, between the log's end and ram face, the time element allows for removal of the operator's hand before it would be crushed between the log and ram face. In addition, the taper is such that the truncated generally conical member is easily disengaged from the block of wood being split when the ramhead is retracted.

REFERENCES:
patent: 85099 (1868-12-01), Jackson
patent: 1189999 (1916-07-01), Peter
patent: 4102373 (1978-07-01), Winiasz
patent: 4141396 (1979-02-01), McCallister
patent: 4192364 (1980-03-01), Findley
patent: 4275778 (1981-06-01), Kotas

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