Kinetic log splitter
US10272591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27L7/06
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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.
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