Rotatable splitter

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1980-10-21

1982-10-12

Bray, W. D.

Woodworking

Splitting machine

Tapered or wedge shaped product

144193E, 144193J, 254104, B27L 700

Patent

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043534015

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for splitting a log substantially along the grain into a plurality of sector-shaped segments are described. The apparatus comprises at least one sector splitter ring having a plurality of blades, a support for locating the splitter ring in a log movement path, means for pushing the log axially along a log movement path, a rotating backplate for supporting one end of the log being pushed along, which backplate is adapted to tilt and allow the backplate-supported end of the log to rotate as the log is pushed through the splitter ring, and guide means adapted to retain the floating backplate in the log movement path. The process comprises forcing one end of a log axially against and through at least one splitting blade, the other end of said log being in contact with a backplate that can tilt, and permitting relative rotation between the log and the splitting blade so that a split occurring in the log from the splitting blade substantially tends to follow the grain in the log.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4236556 (1980-12-01), Smith

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