Rotatable positioning apparatus for cutting timbers
OwnerDavid Millsinventor
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Abstract
A rotatable positioning apparatus for cutting timbers to a predetermined length and a predetermined angle is provided. The rotatable positioning apparatus supports a saw. The rotatable positioning apparatus comprises a base frame and a rotatable turntable mounted to the base frame. A support frame is mounted to the rotatable turntable with the support frame having a predetermined length. A saw-supporting frame is movable along the length of the support frame with the saw being secured to the supporting frame. A locking mechanism releasably secures the rotatable turntable in a predetermined position relative to the base frame.
Claims20
A rotatable positioning apparatus for cutting lumber to a predetermined length and a predetermined angle, the rotatable positioning apparatus supporting a saw, the rotatable positioning apparatus comprising:
- a base frame;
- a rotatable turntable mounted to the base frame;
- a support frame mounted to the rotatable turntable, the support frame having a predetermined length;
- a saw supporting frame movable along the length of the support frame, the saw being secured to the supporting frame;
- and
- a locking mechanism for releasably securing the rotatable turntable in a predetermined position relative to the base frame.
An assembly for cutting a timber to a predetermined length and angle, the assembly comprising:
- a rotatable turntable movable in a substantially circular manner;
- rail means mounted to the rotatable turntable;
- and
- saw means movable along the rail means for performing at least one cut on the timber at the predetermined length and angle;
- wherein the saw means are movable in a substantially circular manner and a substantially linear manner relative to the timber.
A method for cutting a stationary timber to a predetermined length and angle, the method comprising:
- providing a rotatable turntable movable in a substantially circular manner;
- providing a parallel rail track;
- mounting the parallel rail track to the rotatable turntable;
- providing a saw mechanism movable along the rail means;
- moving the saw mechanism in a substantially circular manner;
- moving the saw mechanism in a substantially linear manner;
- and
- for performing at least one cut on the timber at the predetermined length and angle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.