Patent ID: 6991010

Claim:
A splitting head for a log splitting apparatus equipped with a ram and guide means for axially advancing pre-cut logs in a substantially horizontal direction, causing said log to be converted into numerous elongated pieces of firewood in parallel association, said splitting head comprising: a) a primary splitting assembly comprised of a first circular securing ring holding two diametrically extending wedge members intersecting at the center of said ring and having flat sides and forward cutting edges directed toward said ram, and b) a secondary splitting assembly positioned behind said primary splitting assembly in axial alignment therewith and comprised of a second circular securing ring of larger diameter than said first securing ring and embracing two sets of orthogonally intersecting wedge members producing a square aperture centered upon the center of said second ring, said wedge members having flat sides and a forwardly directed cutting edge formed by way of a beveled surface facing said ring wherein said primary and secondary splitting assemblies are in contacting abutment.