Block splitting assembly and method
US7066167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28D1/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.
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