Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanized log splitter (or other powered ram application) and removable blade assembly The difference between this Mechanical Binding Log Splitter Blade assembly and traditional blade(s) is that the blade assemblies according to the invention are interchangeable without the time consuming use of mechanical fasteners or permanent adhesion of a welding process. On most log splitters the blades are either welded or bolted onto the splitter. With a Mechanical Binding Log Splitter Blade according to my invention, this is not necessary. Traditionally the blades were only changed or removed when and if they got damaged. By eliminating fasteners and welding it allows the operator a quick way to install the optimal bade for his operation.

Abstract: A kinetic log splitter includes a frame, a splitter, a gear shaft, a drive assembly, a push plate, a rack, and an automatic brake mechanism. The splitter is coupled to the frame. The gear shaft rotatably coupled to the frame. The drive assembly configured to rotate the gear shaft. The push plate is slidably coupled to the frame. The rack is operatively coupled to the push plate. The rack is configured to engage with the gear shaft to linearly displace the push plate towards the splitter. The an automatic brake mechanism is configured to automatically inhibit rotation of the gear shaft by the drive assembly upon exceeding a predetermined tonnage on the push plate.

Abstract: A wedge mounting bracket for a log splitter includes a mounting plate and a female slot into which a corresponding male adapter of the wedge is received. In particular, a replaceable wedge includes a knife edge and a male adapter configured to be slideably received within the female slot of the mounting bracket. A through hole in the wedge is configured to align with a corresponding through hole in the mounting bracket to releasably secure the wedge within the mounting bracket using a nut and bolt assembly. In this way, the wedge may be conveniently removed from the log splitter for sharpening, while leaving the load bearing mounting hardware intact.

Abstract: A system for a log splitter that is configured to automatically remove power to a pump and motor assembly for a hydraulic actuator when a valve assembly is in a position other than a first position causing the splitting assembly to advance in a first direction or a second position causing the splitting assembly to advance in an opposite first direction. The system incorporates one or more sensors (e.g., transducers) configured to detect different positions of the valve assembly and generate signals that may be processed by a system controller to respectively allow power to flow to or disallow power from flowing to the fluid pump. The disclosed system advantageously results in reduced overall power consumption and noise levels.

Abstract: A log splitter is provided, wherein the log splitter includes a splitter housing, wherein the splitter housing defines a housing cavity, a splitter head, wherein the splitter head includes a splitter blade, a splitter butt plate and a splitter hydraulic cylinder, wherein the splitter head and splitter butt plate are configured to define a log cavity between the splitter blade and the splitter butt plate and wherein the splitter head is movably associated with the splitter housing and connected to the splitter hydraulic cylinder, such that the splitter head is movable along the length of the splitter housing.

Abstract: A chopping aid for use in chopping of wood includes an upper section in an upper part of the chopping aid which at least partly surrounds and supports in an upright position wood arranged in the chopping aid during chopping. A base section in a lower part of the chopping aid extends at least partially along the upper section, and the upper section is supported on top of the base section by springs, which provide a dampening characteristics against impacts on the upper section of the chopping aid.

Abstract: A kinetic log splitter having: a frame; a geared rack; a pinion coupled with the geared rack and to cause the geared rack to translate linearly based on rotation of the pinion; an actuation handle that engages the geared rack and the pinion; and a linkage system coupling the actuation handle to the geared rack that allows disengagement of at least a portion of the linkage system in response to a stall condition that occurs due to a stall of the geared rack during the operation of the geared rack of the kinetic log splitter. The kinetic log splitter may be towable and/or include a push plate splinter recovery system.

Abstract: A log splitting apparatus having stripper plates for stripping logs from a blade member as a piston is retracted into a cylinder. In one arrangement, the stripper plates are removably securable to opposing sides of a log splitter frame of the apparatus to allow for replacement of the stripper plates with other stripper plates or other components (e.g., stroke reducing devices), use of multi-way (e.g., 4-way) wedge systems, and/or the like.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a log splitter with an extendable, or otherwise movable, work zone to increase the accessibility of the work zone for a user and improve movability of the log splitter. The log splitter may be configurable to be in an extended position, a compact position, a vertical position, or a moving position. In the extended position, the log splitter may split logs in a horizontal direction, and in the vertical position the log splitter may split logs in a vertical direction. When the log splitter is in the moving position and/or the compact position an operator of the log splitter may manually move the log splitter to a new position and/or location, or tow the log splitter with a vehicle.

Abstract: Utilities (e.g., apparatuses, systems, methods, etc.) for use in loading power equipment such as log splitting apparatuses onto cargo trailers or the like in manners that increase the number of assembled log splitting apparatuses that can be loaded onto the cargo trailers (or otherwise result in more efficient loading of assembled log splitting apparatuses onto the cargo trailers) while facilitating assembled presentation of the log splitting apparatuses after unloading from the cargo trailer.

Abstract: A log splitter apparatus and method for splitting logs includes an upward facing wedge and a shroud secured to the upward facing wedge. The shroud can have a positioning aperture defined therein that is positioned over the upward facing wedge to position an associated log on the upward facing wedge for splitting of the associated log by the upward facing wedge when a downward force is applied to the associated log at an upper end of the associated log that is opposite a downward end positioned at or adjacent the upward facing wedge.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for limiting the return stroke and modifying the extension stroke of a log splitter. A control rod is translated in the direction of the return stroke of the log splitter. An effort end of a trip arm coupled to the control rod is moved in the direction of the translation and a load end of the trip arm is moved in the opposite direction. The rotation of the load end causes a control lever of the log splitter to move from its rearward position to an intermediate position thereby stopping the return stroke.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices to divide a layer of a first material from another material, to which is attached, are provided. Particularly, for the separation of the PVC from a modular carpet. By the use of a parallel blades mechanism that through an opposite counterpart apply at least a shear stress over the material of the modular carpet to tear the PVC layer and divide it. The carpet is preheated to facilitate the process of division and reuse of said PVC.

Abstract: A log splitter where splitting force is generated by storing kinetic energy in a rotating flywheel. Rotational energy is converted to splitting force by means of a rack and pinion, which is coupled to the flywheels through a belt-driven clutch system. A belt rests around a driven sheave and a drive sheave. An idler pulley tensions the belt, causing the driven pulley to rotate. The idler pulley is attached to an actuation handle causing the idler to lock, by means of a latch, until the operator disengages the pulley, or until a component mounted to the rack forces the latch to disengage. The rack remains engaged to the pinion by a bearing mounting system. A spring bumper may be placed at the end of travel so that at the end of the stroke, the ram mechanism compresses the spring, and uses stored energy to reverse the ram, pinion and sheave.

Abstract: A log holding plate having a base plate and a hook on a top side thereof that attaches the log holding plate to a rearward holder member of a hydraulically controlled log splitting device and also having with a bottom support rib member attached to a bottom end of the base plate that braces a log against a forward wedge of the log splitting device to position and secure the log in place for splitting.

Abstract: A staged contact, splitting blade assembly for splitting log sections into firewood having specific dimensions. The blade assembly has an entry end and an exit end. The assembly includes radial and bridging splitting blades, arranged in a geometric pattern around a linear axis. Each radial blade has a double tapered, cutting edge, facing the entry end of the assembly, and each bridging blade has a single tapered, cutting edge, facing the entry end of the assembly. Each succeeding blade is offset from the prior blade, such that a log section contacts the splitting blade assembly in the sequence a first blade, a second blade, a third blade, fourth blades, fifth blades, sixth blades and seventh blades. The bridging blades are positioned at a slight angle to the linear axis of the splitting blade assembly.

Abstract: A log splitting apparatus having stripper plates for stripping logs from a blade member as a piston is retracted into a cylinder. In one arrangement, the stripper plates are removably securable to opposing sides of a log splitter frame of the apparatus to allow for replacement of the stripper plates with other stripper plates or other components (e.g., stroke reducing devices), use of multi-way (e.g., 4-way) wedge systems, and/or the like.

Abstract: A log splitter system comprises an elongate frame, a socket extending into the elongate frame, and a removable splitter head. The removable splitter head comprises a post positioned within the socket, and a wedge extending from the post.

Abstract: At least one geometric characteristic for each of a number of pieces of lumber is determined. Each of the pieces of lumber may then be logically associated with at least one of a log or a cant from which the piece of lumber was sawn.

Abstract: Provided is a wood splitter having a support element, a first elongated element, a second elongated element, and wood splitting components. A support element may be a first elongated element and a second elongated element engaged to the first elongated element. The first elongated element may be subject to a first pre-stress load. The first pre-stress load may be a first moment. The a second elongated element may be engaged to the first elongated element and may be subject to a second pre-stress load. Wood splitting components may be engaged with at least one of a first elongated element or a second elongated element, may be adapted to operate to split wood, and may be adapted to apply an operational load during operation to the first elongated element. The operational load may at least partially relax the first moment.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide systems, devices, and methods for splitting logs, wood, and other materials. A splitting device safety feature is disclosed, the safety feature comprising a safety locking mechanism that generally requires operation or activation by at least one hand of a user and an activation mechanism which generally requires activation or use with the other hand of a user. Both mechanisms are required to be activated, each by at least one hand of a user, in a simultaneous manner in order to activate at least some features. For example, a safety lock out mechanism is provided that prevents or blocks the activation of the device from initiating log splitting processes. Therefore, two distinct features requiring the use of at least one hand of a user are required to be activated or operated in order to perform log splitting functions.

Abstract: At least one geometric characteristic for each of a number of pieces of lumber is determined. Each of the pieces of lumber may then be logically associated with at least one of a log or a cant from which the piece of lumber was sawn. The geometric characteristic may be captured by one or more scanners, for example one or more laser scanners. The geometric characteristic may, for example be a measurement of thicknesses, widths and/or wane dimensions.

Abstract: A guard for a log splitter apparatus is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the guard includes a support member adapted to be secured to a rail of a log splitter apparatus, and a panel hingedly secured to the support member. The panel may be lockably positionable at least between a collapsed position and an extended position. The panel is adapted to capture at least portions of a log, in various aspects. In various aspects, a plurality of support members are located about the panel to secure the panel to the rail of the log splitter apparatus. The support members may be located such that the support members and the panel avoid interference with mechanisms of the log splitter apparatus with the guard secured to the rail. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof.

Abstract: At least one geometric characteristic for each of a number of pieces of lumber is determined. Each of the pieces of lumber may then be logically associated with at least one of a log or a cant from which the piece of lumber was sawn.

Abstract: A manually-operable log splitter for use with a splitting wedge has a pair of jaws pivotable about a point. Each jaw is connected to a handle extending away from its associated jaw from the pivot point. The jaws have a tip smaller than a width of the splitting wedge with which the splitter is used. The jaws and handles are dimensioned and configured for insertion beside the splitting wedge when embedded in a log. Manual application of force F on each handle outward from the pivot point spreads the jaws and provides sufficient force for splitting the log. This tool is particularly suited for small scale log splitting, such as by a home owner for personal use.

Abstract: A trailer-mounted wood splitter with an integral platform, log boom and grappler provides an extended table area to facilitate the splitting of wood. The apparatus comprises a hydraulic-powered wood splitting assembly operated by an internal combustion engine mounted to a trailer. A horizontal surface worktable is provided all around the upper surface of the wood splitting plane. In such a manner, any wood that is placed upon the platform for splitting does not fall off after splitting is complete. This allows the user to reposition any remaining sections of wood for additional splitting without having to pick them up off the ground. Once completely split, the wood can be directed to the side of the table or platform for stacking or transportation. The apparatus further comprises a log boom with a grappler attached to a far end for moving and manipulating felled logs.

Abstract: This invention adds a very large (24×32 inch or larger) log table permanently mounted to the log splitter. This alone adds immeasurably to the efficiency and convenience of splitting. It allows for the true, convenient, and safe one-man operation of a splitter because it catches and stores the far side of the log and log pieces while the operator is free to handle the near side with one hand and the control valve with the other hand. The log lifter is powered hydraulically with the same cylinder, control valve, hoses and fittings that power the split wedge. Very simply, a cable and a pulley are used to direct the force of the existing cylinder to raise the log lifter. This simplicity lowers the cost of the log lifter considerably and makes it and the log table and the convenience of splitting in a more comfortable, standing position more readily available to the splitting public.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a compact, portable, lightweight, easily transportable, quickly operating wood splitting apparatus, using a knife which cuts a log or piece of wood that is deposed on a platform. This compact and portable wood splitter is actuated by a hydraulic cylinder transmitting a pendulum movement to a knife and onto an upright piece of wood. The apparatus may be attached to a truck box, to a trailer or to a wall by means of a vertical, horizontal, fixed or mobile fixture. The splitter apparatus is compact and portable and it can easily be stored in a car trunk or in a shed.

Abstract: Provided is a wood splitter comprising a support element, a first elongated element, a second elongated element, and wood splitting components. A support element may comprise a first elongated element and a second elongated element engaged to said first elongated element. The a first elongated element may be subject to a first pre-stress load. The first pre-stress load may comprise a first moment. The a second elongated element may be engaged to the first elongated element and may be subject to a second pre-stress load. Wood splitting components may be engaged with at least one of a first elongated element or a second elongated element, may be adapted to operate to split wood, and may be adapted to apply an operational load during operation to the first elongated element. The operational load may at least partially relax the first moment.

Abstract: An hydraulically powered implement attachment for a powered machine is disclosed. The implement attachment comprises a frame member adapted for attachment to at least one movable arm of the powered machine. A reversible drive hydraulic motor member is mounted to the frame member. The hydraulic motor member includes a drive shaft extending therefrom and a pair of hydraulic power lines adapted for attachment to the powered machine. A power shaft is rotatably mounted to the frame member and operatively connected at a first end to the drive shaft of the hydraulic motor member. A rotationally operative implement member is connected to a second end of the power shaft. An operator of the powered machine actuates the rotationally operative implement member through rotation of the power shaft by the reversible drive hydraulic motor. Preferably the implement attachment member is a conical wood splitter member and the powered machine is a skid steer.

Abstract: A wood processor attachment for skid steer loader for efficiently cutting and splitting logs. The wood processor attachment for skid steer loader generally includes a pivotally mounted support structure including a receiving end, a working end opposite the receiving end and a loading apparatus. A conveying member, a cutting unit, a ram and a wedge are attached to the support structure. The loading apparatus extends from the receiving end, wherein the loading apparatus transfers a log to the conveying member. The conveying member travels between the receiving end and the working end, wherein the cutting unit, the ram and the wedge are adjacent the working end to selectively cut and split the log. The support structure may be pivotally mounted upon various objects, such as but not limited to a skid steer loader or a tractor.

Abstract: A log splitter having a bed for accepting a log. The bed has an operating length between first and second components, with the former a wedge. The log splitter can be placed in: (a) a first operative state wherein the bed has a first operating length; and (b) a second operative state wherein the bed has a second operating length. With the log splitter in the first operative state, the wedge is movable: (a) from a first starting position in a first lengthwise direction to effect splitting of a log; and (b) thereafter, oppositely to the first lengthwise direction back into the first starting position. In the second operative state, the wedge is movable: (a) from a second starting position to effect splitting; and (b) thereafter, back into the second starting position. The log splitter further has an operating assembly to move the first component.

Abstract: A log splitter comprises a support structure having a first end, a second end, and an open center portion defined therebetweeen, a splitting device slidably coupled to the support structure, and a drive mechanism for driving movement of the splitting device through a splitting zone. The splitting device comprises an elongate beam having an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and an open center portion between the first end and the second end, and a splitting wedge coupled to the outer surface of the elongate beam and having at least one splitting surface formed thereon. The elongate beam is disposed within the open center portion of the support structure. The drive mechanism is disposed within the open center portion of the elongate beam, and is coupled on a first end to the first end of the support structure and on a second end to the second end of the elongate beam.

Abstract: A support structure for a splitter of a cutting tool includes a lock device and a moving device. The lock device can lock and unlock the splitter at a storage position. The moving device can move the splitter from the storage position to an ejected position, in which a part of the splitter extends above an upper surface of a table of the cutting tool, when the lock device unlocks the splitter at the storage position.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in splitting and cutting wood is provided, including a frame having a log support for holding a log to be split and cut, a vertically extending frame for holding a removable wedge or axe head connected to a manually operable drive means for engaging the wedge on an upper portion of a log for cutting and splitting the log.

Abstract: A uniquely configured quad wedge allows for the creation of a tip-up log splitter that is capable of multiple splits in a single stroke of the drive mechanism. The quad wedge is attached to the piston of a hydraulic cylinder, and is slidably mounted to a framework to allow for movement through a splitting zone. The quad wedge further includes a main splitting blade, along with a pair of splitting wings extending outwardly in a perpendicular manner. The blades each have structures on the ends thereof which are configured to help contain a log during splitting operations, thus avoiding undesired movement or wandering. The log splitter further includes a stripper mechanism positioned near the cylinder housing to allow jammed logs to be easily removed, which includes a recess to house the quad wedge when retracted. A jammed log will necessarily contact the stripper mechanism, causing it to be removed from the blade.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing split casted concrete blocks. The method comprises the steps of providing a production plate adapted to support one or more casted blocks. One or more of these blocks are casted on the production plate. A parting slot is formed on a top surface of each of the one or more blocks. The production plate is transported to a support surface of a block splitting machine. Each of the blocks is impacted with a pitching blade aligned with the parting slot of a respective one of the one or more casted blocks to form the split blocks on the production plate.

Abstract: A wood processor including a motor vehicle having a bed structure, a clamping device on the bed structure for clamping a wood log and positioning it in a first processing position, a power saw for cutting predetermined length members from the wood log, and a splitting device for splitting the wood members into a specified number of pieces.

Abstract: A splitting wedge is provided for splitting wood. The wedge includes an upwardly facing impact surface, a collar adapted to slidably engage a vertical guide track and a downwardly facing cutting edge. The wedge is adapted to slide down the guide track and cut into an object to split, such as a wood log, when struck on the impact surface. The collar can include a bore to slidably engage a tubular guide track. The impact surface is off-set from the wedge towards to the collar.

Abstract: A log splitting system comprises a splitter box, having entrance and discharge sections, each with top, bottom and sidewalls, and open entrance and discharge ends. A first set of cutting blades in the entrance section divides that section into at least two, first sections. A second set of cutting blades in the discharge section further divides each first section into at least two, second sections. The entrance and discharge sections are hinged at the top and pivot apart for cleaning and service. A ram assembly with a force applying surface contacts a log with the first set of cutting blades. The ram member's surface has surface portions, each sized to fit into one of the splitter box's first section, to further contact the log with the second set of cutting blades, splitting the log into at least four pieces.

Abstract: A log splitting system comprises a splitter box, having top, bottom and sidewalls, and open entrance and discharge ends. A first set of cutting blades secured adjacent to the entrance end divides the entrance end into at least two, first sections. A second set of cutting blades, secured adjacent to the first set of cutting blades and opposite the entrance end, further divides each splitter box's first section into at least two, second sections. A ram assembly with a force applying surface moveable toward the splitter box's entrance end contacts a log with the first set of cutting blades. The ram member's surface has a plurality of surface portions, each sized to fit into one of the splitter box's first section, to further contact the log with the second set of cutting blades, splitting the log into at least four pieces.

Abstract: Manually operated apparatus for splitting wood includes at least one axe-shaped blade vertically arranged on a support base. The at least one axe-shaped blade has an upward facing cutting edge. The axe-shaped blade is structured and arranged to receive thereon a lower end of a piece of wood so that the piece of wood can be split by a hammer blow directed to an upper end of the piece of wood. A saddle member is coupled to the support base. The saddle member is structured and arranged to allow the piece of wood to lean against the saddle member and to hold the piece of wood upright at the moment when the piece of wood receives the hammer blow. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A block impact splitter is comprised of a support frame connected on a swivel to a stationary frame. A hammer is provided with a hammer head and secured to a pivotal arm pivotally connected to the support frame at a pivot connection. An actuating piston has a cylinder end thereof pivotally connected to the support frame and a piston rod end pivotally connected to the pivotal arm. The actuating piston displaces the hammer head to impact against a pitching blade assembly and to retract it therefrom. The pitching blade assembly has a pivotal support arm to which is secured a pitching blade. An adjusting mechanism positions the pitching blade relative to a block to be split along a parting slot of the block.

Abstract: A kit to form a wood splitting apparatus. The kit includes a guide track (14,16) capable of assembly and disassembly. The guide track is adapted for mounting (40) to a vertical support. A splitting wedge (22) is provided which is adapted to engage and move along the guide track. A stop (24) is provided for limiting movement of the splitting wedge along the guide track.

Abstract: A new or retrofit block hoist for conventional, hydraulic-powered log splitters assists in the lifting, maneuvering, and positioning of large diameter, heavy logs that require multiple radial splits to section them for firewood, comprising a boom, pulley and cable system. A boom assembly is secured to the top end of the splitter guide beam and pulleys guide a lifting cable anchored to the wedge slide to a log section retainer means (dog or awl). The upward, hydraulically-powered movement of the cutting wedge along the I-beam lifts the log section as the wedge is raised into its upward, retracted position. Once lifted, the log is swung into position between the wedge and splitter foot plate. The wedge is then power extended (lowered), splitting the log. An optional turntable is securable to the footplate. The inventive block hoist can be provided as a kit.

Abstract: A bi-directional log splitter having at least two stationary splitting wedges and a moveable ram therebetween for splitting wood, said splitter being mounted on a trailer where the splitter exerts a substantially equal force for both the exertion and the retraction strokes to increase the production of split wood.

Abstract: A kit to form a wood splitting apparatus. The kit includes a guide track (14,16) capable of assembly and disassembly. The guide track is adapted for mounting (40) to a vertical support. A splitting wedge (22) is provided which is adapted to engage and move along the guide track. A stop (24) is provided for limiting movement of the splitting wedge along the guide track.

Abstract: In combination with a portable log splitter having a wheel mounted support frame, a splitter frame mounted on the support frame, a power driven means disposed on the splitter frame for splitting wood, a towing bar engageable with the wheel mounted support frame and a brace disposed on the towing bar, an apparatus is provided for converting the portable log splitter into a hoisting mechanism. The apparatus for converting the log splitter includes a base member removeably attachable to the splitter frame adjacent the bottom thereof for preventing the portable log splitter from tipping over during lifting and a lift adapter that is slidingly engageable with the splitter frame and removeably attachable to the power driven means for engaging a predetermined object to be lifted.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for splitting logs which includes a combination of an impact wrench and a conical screw-form wedge. A first step involves providing an impact wrench and a conical screw-form wedge. A second step involves coupling the conical screw-form wedge to the output coupling of the impact wrench. A third step involves placing the apex of the conical screw-form wedge against a log and activating the rotary and reciprocating movement of the impact wrench. The combined rotary and reciprocating movement of the impact wrench drives the conical screw-form wedge into the log. The described combination is a compact, portable and comparatively inexpensive log splitting apparatus.

Abstract: A cutting head structure for a wood splitter utilizing a frame member. The frame member includes a bottom, a pair of sides, and a top to form an open chamber. The open chamber has a first opening for receiving a wood mass and a second opening to receive the divided or split portions of the wood mass. At least one knife is located in the open chamber and includes a blade having a single, continuous, curved cutting edge which faces the opening through which the wood mass is fed.