Wood translocation and splitting apparatus and method of use
OwnerBarry K. Alexanderinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a durable and economical solution to the dilemma facing individuals in the wood processing industry. In particular, a wood translocation and splitting apparatus in accordance with the present invention allows the user to quickly attach the apparatus to an existing and common utility vehicle such as conventional skid steer loaders. Additionally, the apparatus allows for the grasping of wood to be processed, lifting the wood, positioning the wood over a receptacle, splitting the wood and loading the processed wood into the receptacle. Therefore, not only is the user free from having to manually load the apparatus, but they no longer have to manually pick up and load the split wood.
Claims22
A wood translocation and splitting apparatus for use with a utility vehicle having power controls, the apparatus used to split a wood workpiece having first and second ends, comprising:
- a support member;
- a stationary member rigidly coupled with the support member the stationary member having at least one edge sufficiently sharp to split a piece of wood;
- a pressure-exerting member for exerting force on a first end of a workpiece so as to transition the second end of the workpiece against the edge of the stationary member so as to cause the work piece to be split into more than one section;
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- a power supply operatively connecting the pressure-exerting member to a utility vehicle.
An apparatus for use with a utility vehicle, the apparatus used to split a wood workpiece, comprising:
- a support member having a top and a bottom;
- first and second cutting members movably coupled with the support member, the cutting members each having at least one edge sufficiently sharp to split a piece of wood ;
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- a power supply operatively connecting the first and second cutting members to a utility vehicle;
- whereby the power supply urges the first and second cutting members toward one another so as to exert pressure to the ends of a workpiece such that the first and second cutting members cause the work piece to be split into more than one section.
An apparatus for use with a utility vehicle, the apparatus used to split a wood workpiece, comprising:
- a support member;
- a stationary member rigidly coupled with the support member;
- a pressure-exerting member, having at least one edge sufficiently sharp to split a piece of wood, the pressure-exerting member capable of exerting force on a first end of a workpiece so as to transition the second end of the workpiece against the stationary member so as to cause the work piece to be split into more than one section;
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- a power supply operatively connecting the pressure-exerting member to a utility vehicle.
A method, comprising the steps of:
- providing an apparatus for splitting wood having a support member, a stationary member rigidly coupled with the support member, the stationary member having at least one edge sufficiently sharp to split a piece of wood, a pressure-exerting member for exerting force on a first end of a workpiece so as to transition the second end of the workpiece against the edge of the stationary member so as to cause the work piece to be split into more than one section, and a power supply operatively connecting the pressure-exerting member to a utility vehicle;
- providing a piece of wood to be processed;
- maneuvering the utility vehicle so as to orient the stationary member and pressure exerting member adjacent thereto;
- urging the stationary member and pressure exerting member to grasp the piece of wood to be processed there between;
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- exerting pressure on the wood so as to cause the wood to split.
A method of, comprising the steps of:
- providing an apparatus for grasping wood having a support member, a stationary member rigidly coupled with the support member, the stationary member having at least one edge sufficiently sharp to split a piece of wood, a pressure-exerting member for exerting force on a first end of a workpiece so as to transition the second end of the workpiece against the edge of the stationary member so as to cause the work piece to be split into more than one section, and a power supply operatively connecting the pressure-exerting member to a utility vehicle;
- providing a piece of wood to be moved;
- maneuvering the utility vehicle so as to orient the stationary member and pressure exerting member adjacent thereto;
- urging the stationary member and pressure exerting member to grasp the piece of wood to be processed there between;
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- causing the utility vehicle to lift the wood to be moved;
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- moving the wood to the desired location.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.