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US 6,216,574 B1Granted
Automated stop positioning system apparatus
OwnerLeonard Haininventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus for precisely, easily and automatically setting and resetting stops on a cutting table. In particular, a hand manipulable pointer slideable along a scale may be moved a desired and equal distance to that desired of the stops, and the stops will automatically move that same distance and direction. The system is accomplished by operatively coupling the stops and the pointer system to a linear actuator. Also disclosed is an electromechanical braking system of superior quality for this apparatus.
Claims11
A device for cutting an article to length, comprising, in combination:
- a work table upon which the article is supported;
- a saw mounted on said table;
- a guide rail supported on said work table;
- a plurality of stops coupled to said guide rail, one of said stops to position the article relative to said saw, said guide rail being axially movable on said work table;
- said guide rail coupled to linear translation means;
- said linear translation means operatively coupled to a pointer such that linear motion of said pointer causes motion of said stops and said guide rail and said linear translation means with respect to said saw.
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