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US4019549A
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Wood splitting apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-19
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1996-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A wood splitting attachment for a backhoe includes a guide track mounted on the backhoe main boom and a guide track follower attached to the backhoe secondary boom or dipperstick. The follower engages and follows the guide track as the main boom and secondary boom swing toward each other. A wood splitting wedge on the track is driven through a stick of wood pushed along the track by the dipper-stick.
Inventors
- 👤 Thurston V. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:02
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27L; B27L7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A wood splitting attachment for a backhoe having a main boom and a secondary boom pivotted thereto, the attachment comprising: an elongate guide track, means for mounting the track on the backhoe extending toward the secondary boom, a follower slidingly engaging the guide track and including means for connecting the follower to the secondary boom so as to guide the secondary boom along the track, and a wood splitting wedge on the track opposed to the secondary boom so that when the two booms are swung toward each other the wedge is driven through a wood stick pushed along the track by the secondary boom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A wood splitting attachment for a backhoe having a main boom and a secondary boom pivotted thereto, the attachment comprising: an elongate guide track, means for mounting the track on the backhoe extending toward the secondary boom, a follower slidingly engaging the guide track and including means for connecting the follower to the secondary boom so as to guide the secondary boom along the track, and a wood splitting wedge on the track opposed to the secondary boom so that when the two booms are swung toward each other the wedge is driven through a wood stick pushed along the track by the secondary boom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An attachment according to claim 1 wherein the track forms a guide for the wood stick.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An attachment according to claim 1 wherein the wood splitting wedge is located between the mounting means at one end of the track and the opposite end of the track.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An attachment according to claim 1 wherein the track forms a guide for the follower.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An attachment according to claim 1 wherein the follower comprises a yoke having means engaging an undersurface of the track.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
An attachment according to claim 5 wherein the follower comprises rollers engaging the undersurface of the track.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
An attachment according to claim 1 wherein the track mounting means includes a pivot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An attachment according to claim 1 wherein the track is mounted on the backhoe main boom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
115 words
Wood splitting apparatus comprising: a backhoe type of vehicle including a main boom and a secondary boom pivotted thereto, and motor means for pivotting the two booms toward each other, an elongate guide track, means for mounting the track on the backhoe extending toward the secondary boom, a follower slidingly engaging the guide track and including means for connecting the follower to the secondary boom so as to guide the secondary boom along the track, and a wood splitting wedge on the track opposed to the secondary boom so that when the two booms are swung toward each other the wedge is driven through a wood stick pushed along the track by the secondary boom.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
115 words
Wood splitting apparatus comprising: a backhoe type of vehicle including a main boom and a secondary boom pivotted thereto, and motor means for pivotting the two booms toward each other, an elongate guide track, means for mounting the track on the backhoe extending toward the secondary boom, a follower slidingly engaging the guide track and including means for connecting the follower to the secondary boom so as to guide the secondary boom along the track, and a wood splitting wedge on the track opposed to the secondary boom so that when the two booms are swung toward each other the wedge is driven through a wood stick pushed along the track by the secondary boom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |