Patent ID: 9108337
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: B27L

Abstract:
1. A skid splitter comprising: a frame assembly including; a log push plate assembly including; wherein said attachment plate is attachable to a host drive-machine such that said skid splitter is made operable by said host drive-machine actuating said hydraulic cylinder; wherein said gussetted slider-tube is coupled to said log push plate; wherein said gussetted slider-tube is located circumferentially about said post; wherein said post determines a defined travel path for said log push plate to travel thereon; wherein said skid splitter is horizontally oriented outwardly from said host drive-machine; wherein said post provides a mount for said splitting wedge assembly such that said log push plate assembly can be moved via said hydraulic cylinder, when actuated; wherein said hydraulic cylinder pushes said log push plate and said gussetted slider-tube and said log push plate assembly towards said splitting wedge assembly such that a log located therebetween is able to be control-fractured; wherein said splitting wedge assembly comprises a step wedge; and wherein said log push plate comprises a through opening such that said step wedge is able to pass through said through opening.