Patent ID: 7198081

Claim:
A log splitter comprising: a support member having a top surface, two opposing side surfaces extending from the top surface, a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the support member is adapted to receive a log; a first leg assembly provided on a first side surface and including a first front leg, a first rear leg, and a center section extending from the front portion toward the rear portion and connecting the first front leg and the first rear leg; a second leg assembly provided on a second side surface and including a second front leg, a second rear leg, and a center section extending from the front portion toward the rear portion and connecting the second front leg and the second rear leg, wherein the center section of the first leg assembly and the center section of the second leg assembly lie in substantially the same horizontal plane, which is disposed above the top surface of the support member; a splitting wedge operably connected to said support member; a contact member configured to translate in a reciprocal manner adjacent to said support member in order to move said log; and a control assembly, wherein said control assembly is configured to actuate said contact member in said reciprocal manner.