Kindling splitter apparatus and methods of use
US10792835B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27L7/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wood splitter apparatus comprising a base portion and a leg portion extending upwards from the base portion. An elevated cross member portion extending across the leg portion. A blade portion extending superiorly from the cross member portion. A leading upward edge at a superior aspect of the blade portion for splitting wood. A first splitter surface angled from a second splitter surface inferior to the leading upward edge. A collector portion positioned below the blade portion where the collector portion has a capture space. The collector having a floor face at a bottom of said capture space. The collector portion supported at an angle such that the floor face is sloped defining a high side and a low side where kindling split from a log over the blade portion falls into the high side of the collector portion and gathers on the low side of the collector portion.
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