Log splitter and method of use
OwnerMathew Kopec, Macen Kopec +1inventors
InventorsMathew Kopec, Macen Kopec, Kaden Kopec
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Abstract
A log splitter uses a bucket on an excavator vehicle like an excavator, backhoe, skid steer, tractor, front end loader, etc., having an arm with the bucket rotating relative thereto. A wedge is connected to the arm, and logs may be placed between the wedge and the bucket with the bucket then rotated towards the wedge to split the logs against the wedge. When not in use, the bucket may be used for its normal operation substantially, if not completely, without interference of the wedge.
Claims19
A log splitter comprising:
- an excavator type vehicle having an arm connected to a bucket, said bucket rotatable relative to the arm;
- a wedge connected to the arm of the excavator type vehicle in a plane of rotation of the bucket;
- whereby a log is placed between the wedge and the bucket and movement of the bucket toward the wedge splits the log.
The log splitter of claim of 5 wherein the wedge has two sets of opposing faces.
The log splitter of claim of 5 wherein the opposing faces extend from a base plate and the base plate is secured to the arm.
The log splitter of claim of 9 wherein the base plate has opposing flanges receiving the arm therebetween.
A method of splitting logs comprising the steps of:
- a) providing an excavator type vehicle having an arm connected to a bucket, said bucket rotatable relative to the arm;
- b) connecting a wedge to the arm of the excavator type vehicle in a plane of rotation of the bucket;
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- c) placing a log between the wedge and the bucket to contact both the wedge and the bucket and rotating the bucket towards the wedge to thereby split the log against the wedge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.