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SAW SLIDE DEVICE
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This
application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial
No. 62/994,472, filed March 25, 2020, and U.S. Utility Patent Application
Serial No.
16/872,706, filed May 12, 2020, the entireties of which are fully incorporated
herein by
reference.
FIELD
[0002] The
present exemplary embodiment relates to a saw slide device,
adjustable saw device; miter saw table; traversing miter saw table; adjustable
miter
saw table; traversing tool table; adjustable tool table; traversing worktable;
adjustable
worktable, etc. It finds particular application in conjunction with an
associated power
tool (such as a miter saw, bench top planer, joiner, drill press, radial arm
saw, grinder,
etc.) and/or an associated saw stand and will be described with particular
reference
thereto. However, it is to be appreciated that the present exemplary
embodiment is
also amenable to other like applications.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Miter
saws and compound miter saws, and sliding variations of both, are
portable crosscut sawing devices which are used to make crosscuts and miter
cuts
across the grain or longitudinal length of a workpiece, such as wood trim
moldings,
timber, other lumber, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) piping and other materials.
Miter saws,
compound miter saws and sliding variations of both, can be mounted to a
portable saw
stand, table or bench when used at a building or construction site, as well as
in a shop
or garage.
[0004] As
generally shown in FIG 23A, 23B and 23C, one version of a currently
available saw stand includes a base 2382 with a track 2386 or other member
extending
and supported by two or more saw stand legs 2390A, 2390B, 2391A and 2391B. In
addition, the saw stand may include adjustable work piece supports/rollers
2388A and
2388B to support a workpiece for crosscutting with the miter saw or compound
miter
saw fixed to the saw stand track, i.e. cross member, using saw stand mounting
rackets
2387A and 2387B that can be positioned and fixed at various widths or spacings
along
the saw stand track 2386 to accommodate various saw mounting arrangements. To
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set up the saw/saw stand combination, an operator attaches and fixes the base
of a
miter saw to the saw stand brackets which are attached and fixed to the saw
stand
track or cross member. After completing the setup of the saw/saw stand
combination,
the miter saw is fixed in place relative to the saw stand. Any further
movement of the
miter saw, relative to the saw stand, requires an operator to loosen or remove
the
fasteners attaching the miter saw to the saw stand brackets and/or releasing
the saw
stand brackets from the track.
[0005] During
the operation of the miter saw/saw stand combination, an operator
places a workpiece on the saw stand workpiece support rollers, or other
independent
set of workpiece supports, and manually aligns the workpiece to a desired
position to
crosscut the workpiece at a desired outline.
[0006] While
manually aligning and moving workpieces on the saw stand provides
a convenient way of crosscutting light, short and relatively small workpieces,
it can be
difficult to properly align long, bulky, and and/or relatively heavy
workpieces to a
desired position on the saw stand and attached miter saw table to enable
precise miter
and crosscuts of the workpiece. For example, large timbers and pieces of
lumber,
especially pressure treated lumber, measuring 8-20 feet long or more, with
widths of
8-24 inches or more, and/or having thicknesses which add considerable weight
to the
workpiece, can be burdensome to align with the miter saw blade at a desired
outline
position. Typically, these long and/or heavy workpieces are positioned by
manually
jockeying the workpiece into position and/or tapping an end of the workpiece
with a
mallet or other item to control the positioning of the workpiece to properly
align the
workpiece outline with the saw blade associated with the miter saw..
[0007] It is
desirable to provide a saw and/or saw stand device which addresses
the issues discussed above.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0008]
According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, disclosed is a
saw slide device for an associated miter saw comprising: a top plate having a
lower
surface and an upper surface, the upper surface of the top plate being
configured to
support and attach the associated miter saw; a top plate adjustment mechanism
operably connected to the lower surface of the top plate, the top plate
adjustment
mechanism being configured to move the top plate and associated miter saw
supported and attached thereon linearly along a plane defined by the upper
surface of
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the top plate; and, a base frame positioned under the top plate, the top plate
being
movably attached to the base frame, the top plate adjustment mechanism being
supported on at least a portion of the base frame, and the base frame having a
fixed
position relative to the top plate.
[0009]
According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, disclosed is
a miter saw assembly comprising: a miter saw with a base; a sliding top plate
with a
lower surface and an upper surface, the base of the miter saw being mounted to
the
upper surface of the sliding top plate; a top plate adjustment mechanism
operably
connected to the lower surface of the sliding top plate, the top plate
adjustment
mechanism being configured to move the sliding top plate and miter saw
linearly along
a plane defined by the upper surface of the sliding top plate; and a frame
which
movably supports the lower surface of the sliding top plate and which supports
at least
a portion of the top plate adjustment mechanism, the frame having a fixed
position
relative to the sliding top plate.
[0010]
According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, disclosed is
a saw stand assembly for an associated miter saw comprising: a saw stand; a
sliding
top plate with a lower surface and an upper surface, the upper surface of the
sliding
top plate being configured to support the associated miter saw; a top plate
adjustment
mechanism operably connected to the lower surface of the sliding top plate,
the top
plate adjustment mechanism being configured to move the sliding top plate and
associated miter saw linearly along a plane defined by the upper surface of
the sliding
top plate; and, a frame mounted to the saw stand which movably supports the
sliding
top plate above the frame and which at least a partially supports the top
plate
adjustment mechanism, the frame having a fixed position on the saw stand
relative to
the sliding top plate.
[0011]
According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, disclosed is
a traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw and miter
saw
stand comprising: a miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount member
including
a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount member adapted to
operatively attach and fix an associated miter saw to the top surface, the
associated
miter saw including a work piece table, a circular saw blade oriented to
crosscut a
work piece supported by the work piece table; and a work piece fence extending
along
an axis perpendicular to a zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the
associated miter
saw circular saw blade; a saw stand mount member, the saw stand mount member
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operatively supporting the miter saw mount member and the saw stand mount
member
adapted to operatively attach and fix the saw stand mount member to at least
one
associated saw stand rail, the at least one associated saw stand rail
extending along
a longitudinal axis parallel to the associated miter saw work piece fence and
perpendicular to the zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the associated
miter saw
circular saw blade; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism,
the
operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the
miter
saw mount member and the saw stand mount member, the miter saw alignment
mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw mount member from a first location
to a
second location relative to a fixed location of the saw stand mount member
operatively
attached and fixed to the at least one associated saw stand rail to laterally
align the
associated miter saw and circular saw blade along an axis parallel to the at
least one
associated saw stand rail longitudinal axis.
[0012]
According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, disclosed is
a traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination operatively
associated
with a miter saw comprising: a miter saw stand including a base and at least
one saw
stand rail including at least one moveable and fixable bracket to attach the
adjustable
miter saw table; and the traversing miter saw table including a miter saw
mount
member, the miter saw mount member including a top surface and a bottom
surface,
the miter saw mount member adapted to operatively attach and fix an associated
miter
saw to the top surface, the associated miter saw including a work piece table,
a circular
saw blade oriented to crosscut a work piece supported by the work piece table;
and a
work piece fence extending along an axis perpendicular to the zero degree
crosscut
orientation of the associated miter saw circular saw blade; a saw stand mount
member, the saw stand mount member operatively supporting the miter saw mount
member and the saw stand mount member adapted to operatively attach and fix
the
saw stand mount member to the at least one associated saw stand rail, the at
least
one associated saw stand rail extending along a longitudinal axis parallel to
the
associated miter saw work piece fence and perpendicular to a zero degree
crosscut
alignment axis of the associated miter saw circular saw blade; and an operator
controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter saw
alignment mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member and
the
saw stand mount member, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing
the
miter saw mount member from a first location to a second location relative to
a fixed
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location of the saw stand mount member operatively attached and fixed to the
at least
one associated saw stand rail to laterally align the associated miter saw and
circular
saw blade along an axis parallel to the at least one associated saw stand rail
longitudinal axis.
[0013]
According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, disclosed is
a traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw and miter
saw
stand comprising: a miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount member
including
a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount member adapted to
operatively attach and fix an associated miter saw to the top surface, the
associated
miter saw including a work piece table, a circular saw blade oriented to
crosscut a
work piece supported by the work piece table; and a work piece fence extending
along
an axis perpendicular to a zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the
associated miter
saw circular saw blade; a saw stand mount member, the saw stand mount member
operatively supporting the miter saw mount member and the saw stand mount
member
adapted to operatively attach and fix the saw stand mount member to at least
one
associated saw stand rail, the at least one associated saw stand rail
extending along
a longitudinal axis parallel to the associated miter saw work piece fence and
perpendicular to the zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the associated
miter saw
circular saw blade; a first operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism,
the first
operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the
miter
saw mount member and the saw stand mount member, the first miter saw alignment
mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw mount member from a first location
to a
second location relative to a fixed location of the saw stand mount member
operatively
attached and fixed to the at least one associated saw stand rail to laterally
align the
associated miter saw and circular saw blade along an axis parallel to the at
least one
associated saw stand rail longitudinal axis; and a second operator controlled
miter saw
alignment mechanism, the second operator controlled miter saw alignment
mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member and the saw
stand
mount member, the second miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the
miter saw mount member from a first location to a second location relative to
a fixed
location of the saw stand mount member operatively attached and fixed to the
at least
one associated saw stand rail to align the associated miter saw and circular
saw blade
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along an axis perpendicular to the at least one associated saw stand rail
longitudinal
axis.
[0014]
According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, disclosed is
a traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw and miter
saw
stand comprising: a miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount member
including
a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount member adapted to
operatively attach and fix an associated miter saw to the top surface, the
associated
miter saw including a work piece table, a circular saw blade oriented to
crosscut a
work piece supported by the work piece table; and a work piece fence extending
along
an axis perpendicular to a zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the
associated miter
saw circular saw blade; a miter saw mount member support frame, the miter saw
mount member support frame operatively supporting the miter saw mount member
and the miter saw mount member support frame adapted to operatively attach and
fix
the miter saw mount member support frame to an operator controlled rotating
platform
operatively attached and fixed to at least one associated saw stand rail, the
at least
one associated saw stand rail extending along a longitudinal axis parallel to
the
associated miter saw work piece fence and perpendicular to the zero degree
crosscut
alignment axis of the associated miter saw circular saw blade with the
rotating platform
aligned at a rotation angle of substantially zero degrees; an operator
controlled miter
saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism
operatively connected to the miter saw mount member and the miter saw mount
member support frame, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing
the
miter saw mount member from a first location to a second location relative to
a fixed
location of the miter saw mount member support frame; and an operator
controlled
miter saw rotating platform alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter
rotating platform alignment mechanism operatively connected to the rotating
platform
to rotate the miter saw mount member and miter saw mount member support frame
from a first angular position to a second angular position to angularly align
the
associated miter saw and circular saw blade about a rotational axis of the
rotating
platform.
[0015]
According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, disclosed is
a traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw and miter
saw
stand comprising: a miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount member
including
a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount member adapted to
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operatively attach and fix an associated miter saw to the top surface, the
associated
miter saw including a work piece table, a circular saw blade oriented to
crosscut a
work piece supported by the work piece table; and a work piece fence extending
along
an axis perpendicular to a zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the
associated miter
saw circular saw blade; a miter saw mount member support frame, the miter saw
mount member support frame operatively supporting the miter saw mount member
and the miter saw mount member support frame adapted to operatively attach and
fix
the miter saw mount member support frame to an operator controlled rotating
platform
operatively attached and fixed to at least one associated saw stand rail, the
at least
one associated saw stand rail extending along a longitudinal axis parallel to
the
associated miter saw work piece fence and perpendicular to the zero degree
crosscut
alignment axis of the associated miter saw circular saw blade with the
rotating platform
aligned at a rotation angle of substantially zero degrees; a first operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism, the first operator controlled miter saw
alignment
mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member and the miter
saw
mount member support frame, the first miter saw alignment mechanism linearly
traversing the miter saw mount member along a first axis from a first location
to a
second location relative to a fixed location of the miter saw mount member
support
frame; a second operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the second
operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the
miter
saw mount member and the miter saw mount member support frame, the second
miter
saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw mount member along a
second axis from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed
location of the
miter saw mount member support frame the second axis offset an angle of 45
degrees
to 135 degrees from the first axis; and an operator controlled miter saw
rotating
platform alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter rotating platform
alignment mechanism operatively connected to the rotating platform to rotate
the miter
saw mount member and miter saw mount member support frame from a first angular
position to a second angular position to angularly align the associated miter
saw and
circular saw blade about a rotational axis of the rotating platform.
[0016] One
advantage of the disclosed saw slide device, and exemplary
embodiments described herein, is the ability for a user of the device in
combination
with a miter saw and miter saw stand to make very accurate cross cutting of a
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stationary workpiece supported by the saw stand work piece supports and the
miter
saw base.
[0017] Another advantage resides in the portability of the disclosed saw
slide
device.
[0018] Another advantage resides in the ability of the disclosed saw slide
device to
be used with saw stands that are currently available.
[0019] Another advantage of the disclosed saw slide device, and exemplary
embodiments described herein, is the ability for a user of the device in
combination
with a miter saw and miter saw stand to make incremental parallel cross cuts
into a
stationary workpiece, thereby enabling the cutting of grooves in the work
piece for a
tongue and groove joint, or other type joinery joint.
[0020] A given embodiment may provide none, one, two, more, or all of the
foregoing advantages, and/or may provide other advantages as will become
apparent
to one of ordinary skill in the art upon reading and understanding the present
disclosure.
[0021] These and other non-limiting characteristics of the disclosure are
more
particularly disclosed below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The following is a brief description of the drawings, which are
presented for
the purposes of illustrating the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein and
not for
the purposes of limiting the same.
[0023] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a saw slide according to one
exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including a single rack
and pinion
gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment mechanism for aligning a mounted miter
saw
to crosscut a workpiece,
[0024] FIG. 1B is a side profile view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 1A,
[0025] FIG. 1C is a bottom view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 1A including
an
exemplary single rack and pinion gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment to
traverse
a top miter saw mount member plate from a first location to a second location
to align
a mounted miter saw to crosscut a workpiece,
[0026] FIG. 1D is a detailed side view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 1A
including
the exemplary single rack and pinion gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment
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mechanism to traverse a top miter saw mount member plate from a first location
to a
second location to align a mounted miter saw to crosscut a workpiece,
[0027] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a saw slide according to another
exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including a dual rack and
pinion
gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment mechanism for aligning a mounted miter
saw
to crosscut a workpiece, and adjustable brace/bracket members to mount a miter
saw
to the saw slide;
[0028] FIG. 2B is an exploded assembly view of the saw slide shown in FIG.
2A,
[0029] FIG. 20 is a bottom view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 2A including
the
exemplary dual rack and pinion gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment
mechanism to
traverse a top miter saw mount member plate from a first location to a second
location
to align a mounted miter saw to crosscut a workpiece,
[0030] FIG. 2D is a detailed perspective view of the saw slide shown in
FIG. 2A
including the exemplary dual rack and pinion gear side-to-side
adjustment/alignment
mechanism to traverse a top miter saw mount member plate from a first location
to a
second location to align a mounted miter saw to crosscut a workpiece,
[0031] FIG. 3A is an exploded assembly view of a saw slide according to
another
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including a dual
rack
and pinion gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment mechanism for side-to-side
alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate; a combination bevel gear,
rack and
pinion gear adjustment/alignment mechanism for front-to-rear alignment of the
miter
saw mount member/top plate; and a swivel platform assembly;
[0032] FIG. 3B is a top view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 3A,
[0033] FIG. 30 is a top view of the base frame and adjustment/alignment
mechanism associated with the saw slide shown in FIG. 3A including a diagram
representative of the range of motion of the sliding plate according to an
exemplary
embodiment of this disclosure;
[0034] FIG. 4A is a side sectional view of a saw slide according to another
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including a worm
gear
drive for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate;
[0035] FIG. 4B is a top view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 4A including a
range of
motion of a worm gear driven miter saw mount member/top plate according to an
exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;
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[0036] FIG. 40
is a detailed view the saw slide shown in FIG. 4A including
additional details of the exemplary worm gear drive and attached linkage;
[0037] FIG. 5
is an exploded assembly view of a saw slide according to another
exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide including another
exemplary
worm gear drive arrangement for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount
member/top plate;
[0038] FIG. 6A
is a top view of a saw slide base frame according to another
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide base frame
including
a scissor jack drive for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount
member/top plate;
[0039] FIG. 6B
is a side sectional view of the saw slide base frame shown in FIG.
6A including a miter saw mount member/top plate and bracket members to
operatively
mount the scissor jack drive to the saw slide;
[0040] FIG. 60
is a front view of the saw slide shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B including
a slot formed in a frame sidewall, the slot providing for the extension of the
scissor
jack control arm outside of the frame to enable operation of the scissor jack
drive;
[0041] FIG. 6D
is a detail top view of the saw slide scissor jack drive shown in
FIGS. 6A-60 including additional movement detail of the scissor jack drive
according
to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the movement detail
representing the
extension of the scissor jack drive bar linkage/arms to provide a side-to-side
alignment
or movement of the miter saw mount member/top plate to the left;
[0042] FIG. 6E
is a detail top view of the saw slide scissor jack drive shown in FIGS.
6A-60 including additional movement detail of the scissor jack drive according
to an
exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the movement detail representing the
contraction of the scissor jack drive bar linkage/arms to provide a side-to-
side
alignment or movement of the miter saw mount member/top plate to the right;
[0043] FIG. 6F
is a detailed top view of the saw slide base frame shown in FIG. 6A
including a dual scissor jack drive for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw
mount
member/top plate according to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;
[0044] FIG. 7A
is an exploded assembly view of a saw slide according to another
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including a
slotted
lever/handlebar mechanism for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount
member/top plate;
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[0045] FIG. 7B is a top view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 7A including a
range of
motion of the lever/handlebar mechanism for side-to-side alignment of a miter
saw
mount member/top plate according to an exemplary embodiment of this
disclosure;
[0046] FIG. 70 is a side sectional view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 7A
including
a handle of the lever/handlebar configured as a locking member according to an
exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;
[0047] FIG. 7D is an exploded partial assembly view of the saw slide shown
in FIG.
7A, the saw slide including a lever/handlebar and pivot arm mechanism for side-
to-
side alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate according to an exemplary
embodiment of this disclosure;
[0048] FIG. 8A is a side sectional view of a saw slide according to an
exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including 0-shaped base
frame
sections, Z-shaped low friction slides/spacers operatively associated with the
0-
shaped base frame sections and a slotted lever/handlebar mechanism for side-to-
side
alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate;
[0049] FIG. 8B is an exploded view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 8A,
[0050] FIG. 9 is an exploded assembly view of a saw slide according to
another
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including base
frame
sections, low friction slides/spacers operatively associated with the base
frame
sections and a slotted lever/handlebar mechanism for side-to-side alignment of
a miter
saw mount member/top plate;
[0051] FIG. 10A is a side sectional view of a saw slide according to
another
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including a
cable pully
system for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate;
[0052] FIG. 10B is a top view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 10A including
additional detail of the cable pulley system according to an exemplary
embodiment of
this disclosure, the detail representing the cable pulley system operation to
provide a
side-to-side alignment or movement of the miter saw mount member/top plate to
the
left;
[0053] FIG. 100 is a top view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 10A including
additional detail of the cable pulley system according to an exemplary
embodiment of
this disclosure, the detail representing the cable pulley system operation to
provide a
side-to-side alignment or movement of the miter saw mount member/top plate to
the
right;
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[0054] FIG. 11A
is an exploded assembly view of a saw slide according to another
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide including a
linear
actuator for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate;
[0055] FIG. 11B
is a side sectional view of the saw slide shown in FIG.11A, the
side sectional view also showing C-shaped base frame sections, and Z-shaped
low
friction slides/spacers operatively associated with the C-shaped base frame
sections
for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate;
[0056] FIG. 12A
is a perspective view of a 3D printed base frame suitable for use
as a saw stand mount member; support frame; and base frame for a saw slide
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0057] FIG. 12B
is a detailed top view of an example 3D printed corner piece
operatively associated with the 3D printed base frame shown in FIG. 12A,
[0058] FIG. 12C
is a detailed bottom view of an example 3D printed corner piece
operatively associated with the 3D printed base frame shown in FIG. 12A,
[0059] FIG. 12D
is a detailed perspective view of an example 3D printed
adjustment/alignment mechanism support block (front and rear) operatively
associated with the 3D printed base frame shown in FIG. 12A,
[0060] FIG. 12E
is a perspective view of a saw slide and associated miter saw
mounted to a saw slide which includes a 3D printed base frame as shown in FIG.
12A,
[0061] FIG. 13
is a side sectional view of a saw slide locking mechanism according
to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide locking mechanism
including an operator tightened drop-in fastener engaged with a base frame
section
track and an L-bracket operatively associated with the operator tightened drop-
in
fastener to prevent movement of the saw slide;
[0062] FIG. 14
is a side sectional view of another saw slide locking mechanism
according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide locking
mechanism including an operator tightened top drop-in fastener engaged with a
base
frame section track to prevent movement of the saw slide;
[0063] FIG. 15A
is a perspective view of a saw slide according to another
exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide including a friction
drum
locking mechanism to prevent movement of the saw slide;
[0064] FIG. 15B
is a detail side sectional side view of the locking mechanism of the
saw slide shown in FIG. 15A,
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[0065] FIG. 16
is a detail side sectional view of a rack and pinion gear arrangement
which uses a chuck as a locking member;
[0066] FIG. 17
is a detail side sectional view of a saw slide rack and pinion gear
arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw
slide
base frame including a C-shaped sidewall front section;
[0067] FIG. 18
is a detail view of a base frame corner including a welded corner
joint, the base frame including two side sections of the base frame according
to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0068] FIG. 19
is a detail view of a base frame corner including a welded gusset
plate corner joint, the base frame including two side sections of the base
frame
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0069] FIG. 20
is a detail view of a base frame corner including threaded fasteners
and threaded holes to provide a corner joint, the base frame including a C-
shaped side
section and a mating tongued side section of the base frame according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0070] FIG. 21A
is a perspective view of a saw mount adapter bracket according
to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;
[0071] FIG. 21B
is a front view of a saw slide according to an exemplary
embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide including saw mount adapter
brackets as
shown in FIG. 21A to mount a miter saw to the saw slide;
[0072] FIG. 21C
is an overhead view of an exemplary arrangement of multiple saw
mount adapter brackets as shown in FIG. 21A, where the arrangement corresponds
to a footprint of a miter saw base mounted to the saw mount adapter plates;
[0073] FIG. 22A
is a perspective view of a saw slide according to an exemplary
embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide including height adjustable legs
adapted
to provide a tabletop/ bench top stand-alone saw slide without the use of a
saw stand;
[0074] FIG. 22B
is a perspective view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 22A including
a sliding compound miter saw supported and attached to the saw slide;
[0075] FIG. 23A
is a perspective view of a combination saw slide and saw stand
assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
combination
including a saw slide fixed to the saw stand using saw stand brackets;
[0076] FIG. 23B
is a perspective view of the combination saw slide and saw stand
assembly shown in FIG. 23A including a sliding compound miter saw supported
and
attached to the saw slide;
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[0077] FIG. 230
is a side sectional view of the combination miter saw, saw slide
and saw stand assembly shown in FIG. 23A including details of the saw slide
mounted
to the saw stand brackets;
[0078] FIG. 24A
is a front view of a combination sliding compound miter saw, saw
slide and saw stand assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of this
disclosure, the saw slide recessed and mounted between the saw stand brackets,
thereby reducing the height of the saw slide and sliding compound miter saw
above
the saw stand track/base height and associated workpiece supports (not shown);
[0079] FIG. 24B
is a detail view of a saw slide base frame side mount bracket as
shown in FIG. 24A,
[0080] FIG 25A
is a perspective assembly view of a combination saw slide and saw
stand assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
combination including a saw slide fixed to the saw stand using saw stand
brackets
which are movably attached to a crossmember rail;
[0081] FIG 25B
is a side sectional view of the combination saw slide and saw stand
assembly shown in FIG 25A a including details of the saw slide mounted to the
saw
stand brackets;
[0082] FIG 26
is a perspective view of another combination saw slide and saw
stand assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
combination including a saw slide fixed to the saw stand using saw stand
brackets
which are movably attached to a cross member rail;
[0083] FIG 27A
is a perspective view of another combination saw slide and saw
stand assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
combination including the saw slide fixed directly to 0-shaped mounting
rails/brackets
normally used to accommodate a plurality of distinct miter saw mounting
configurations; and
[0084] FIG 27B
is a side sectional view of the combination saw slide and saw stand
assembly shown in FIG. 27A including details of the saw slide mounted to the
saw
stand mounting rails.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0085] A more
complete understanding of the systems, devices, and processes
disclosed herein can be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings.
These
figures are merely schematic representations based on convenience and the ease
of
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demonstrating the present disclosure, and are, therefore, not intended to
indicate
relative size and dimensions of the devices or components thereof and/or to
define or
limit the scope of the exemplary embodiments.
[0086]
Disclosed herein is a portable miter saw slide device including a mechanism
that allows a user to easily and accurately move a mounted saw left, right,
forward or
backward for proper alignment of a miter saw and associated saw blade with a
material
or workpiece to be cut. In addition, disclosed is a swivel/rotating platform
assembly
allowing an operator to rotate the mounted saw left and right. The saw slide
devices
disclosed herein generally include at least a sliding miter saw mount member,
also
referred to as a plate, adapter plate, sliding plate, upper plate, top plate
and plate,
configured to support an associated saw; an adjustment or alignment mechanism
configured to move the sliding plate; and a saw stand mount member, also
referred to
as a support frame or base frame, which supports the sliding plate and at
least a
portion of the alignment/adjustment mechanism. The saw slide devices of the
present
disclosure can also include a locking member configured to lock the sliding
plate and
the saw supported thereon in a fixed position, relative to the base frame,
prior to
making a cut. The presently described saw slide devices can be configured as,
but not
limited to: (a) a separate portable accessory type device that is positioned
and
mounted to a saw stand or other support surface; (b) a component which is
built into
the base of newly designed saws; and/or, (c) a component which is built into
newly
portable designed saw stands or tables.
[0087]
Advantageously, the use of the disclosed portable saw slide mounted to a
saw stand provides the ability for an operator of a mounted miter saw,
compound miter
saw, and sliding variations of both, to precisely align the circular blade of
the mounted
saw with a workpiece cutmark using an adjustment/alignment mechanism,
including
but not limited to, a rack and pinion drive mechanism, a swivel/rotating
plafform
mechanism, a worm gear drive mechanism, a scissor jack drive mechanism, a
lever/handlebar drive mechanism, a cable pulley drive mechanism, and/or a
linear
actuator drive mechanism. The use of the disclosed saw slide to precisely
align the
saw/saw blade to a workpiece cutmark minimizes the effort required of an
operator to
manually jockey or position a workpiece independently supported by workpiece
support/rollers to crosscut a workpiece. Furthermore, the use of the disclosed
combination saw slide and saw stand potentially increases the accuracy and
precision
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of a desired crosscut length, especially with large and/or heavy workpieces,
using a
portable miter saw, compound miter saw and/or sliding variations of both.
[0088] As
previously described in the background section, saw stands are currently
used to provide a portable manner of crosscutting timbers and lumber at a
jobsite or
other facility. These saw stands include saw mounting brackets to fix a miter
saw to
the stand or other saw attachment structure, such as a platform frame. After
the miter
saw is fixed to a saw stand, incremental movement of the miter saw is not
available to
an operator of the saw and saw stand combination to further align or position
the fixed
miter saw relative to a workpiece desired cutmark supported by workpiece
supports
integrated into the saw stand independent or from the saw stand. The use of a
portable
saw slide as disclosed herein provides independent and supplemental
adjustment/alignment of a mounted miter saw mounted to a saw stand and/or saw
table, thereby enabling precise, accurate and repeatable crosscuts of a
workpiece. In
other words, the disclose saw slide provides a portable device to enable
precise,
accurate and repeatable fabrication of crosscut timbers, lumber and other
materials at
a jobsite, building site, facility, shop or other location.
[0089] With
reference to FIGS. 1A-1D, FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a saw slide
according to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide
including a single rack and pinion gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment
mechanism
for aligning a mounted miter saw to crosscut a workpiece, FIG. 1B is a side
profile
view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 1A, FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the saw
slide
shown in FIG. 1A including an exemplary single rack and pinion gear side-to-
side
adjustment/alignment to traverse a top miter saw mount member plate from a
first
location to a second location to align a mounted miter saw to crosscut a
workpiece,
and FIG. 1D is a detailed side view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 1A
including the
exemplary single rack and pinion gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment
mechanism
to traverse a top miter saw mount member plate from a first location to a
second
location to align a mounted miter saw to crosscut a workpiece.
[0090] The saw
slide device 100 is for operative use with an associated saw and/or
an associated saw stand (not shown). The saw slide 100 includes a sliding top
plate
102 which is generally disposed between the saw and saw stand, the sliding top
plate
made of aluminum, steel, plastic, wood, or other material. An upper or top
surface 104
defines a generally flat, horizontal plane on which the saw sits on or is
otherwise
mounted thereto. That is, the upper surface 104 of the plate 102 is generally
configured
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to support the associated miter saw, and as discussed in further detail below,
may
include one or more fastening features 106, such as slots, which help secure
the saw
to the plate. An adjustment mechanism 108, also referred to as an alignment
mechanism, of the saw slide 100 is operably connected to a lower surface 114
of the
sliding top plate 102 such that the adjustment mechanism is configured to move
the
sliding top plate and associated miter saw supported thereon linearly along
the flat
plane defined by the upper surface 104 of the sliding top plate 102. A support
or base
frame 110, also referred to as a saw stand mount member, is generally located
under
the sliding top plate 102, the base frame made of aluminum, steel, plastic,
wood, or
other material, including, but not limited to, track type structural
components. The
sliding top plate 102 is movably attached to or otherwise supported on the
base frame.
In addition, at least a portion of the adjustment mechanism 108 is mounted to
or
otherwise supported on at least a portion of the saw slide base frame 110.
More
particularly, the adjustment mechanism 108 is generally supported on at least
one side
section 112 of the base frame 110, for example 112A, 112B, 112C and/or 112D.
[0091] The
sliding top plate 102, adjustment mechanism 108 and base frame 110
are thus arranged and configured such that operator control of the adjustment
mechanism causes the sliding top plate and associated saw supported thereon to
slide
along the base frame while the base frame maintains a fixed position relative
to the
moving plate 102. As such, the saw slide device 100 enables movement of the
entire
associated saw in order to align the saw blade for cutting a workpiece. In
addition, as
described in additional exemplary embodiments below, the adjustment mechanism
108 can be configured to slide the plate 102 and associated saw in a lateral
direction,
a longitudinal direction, or both lateral and longitudinal directions over the
flat plane
defined by the upper surface 104 of the sliding top plate. As used herein,
unless
indicated otherwise, the term "lateral" refers to a direction parallel to the
width W of the
sliding top plate 102 (front-to-rear) and the term "longitudinal" refers to a
direction
parallel to the length L of the sliding top plate (side-to-side) (see FIG.
10).
[0092] In one
non-limiting configuration best seen in FIG. 10, the adjustment
mechanism 108 is supported on two opposing sides 112A and 112B of the base
frame
110. Moreover, the adjustment mechanism 108 is mounted to the one or more side
sections 112 of the base frame 110 such that the adjustment mechanism is
generally
disposed below a bottom or lower surface 114 of the sliding top plate 102. In
this
regard, the adjustment mechanism 108 is operably connected to the lower
surface
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114 of the sliding top plate 102 such that the sliding top plate can move
linearly relative
to the flat plane defined by the upper surface 104.
[0093] In order
to facilitate assembly of the components of the saw slide 100, the
base frame 110 is formed with or otherwise provides one or more mounting
features
116, such as but not limited to direct fastening bolts/screws, brackets, etc.,
which help
secure the sliding top plate 102 and adjustment mechanism 108 to the base
frame. As
shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1A-1D, the one or more mounting features 116
include slots or channels, such as but not limited to T-shaped channels, C-
shaped
channels, L-shaped channels, and U-shaped channels, on each face of the base
frame 110 which generally extend along the length of each side section 112.
The
channels 116 are generally configured to receive associated fasteners (not
shown)
having one end which fits within the channels and an opposite end which
connects to
a component or feature which is mounted to or part of the base frame 110.
Moreover,
the one or more mounting features 116 and associated fasteners can also be
used to
mount the entire saw slide device (including sliding top plate 102, adjustment
mechanism 108, and base frame 110) to an associated table or stand as
described in
further detail below.
[0094] In order
to provide smooth and easy movement or alignment of the sliding
top plate 102, one or more friction reducing elements 118 can be mounted
between
the base frame 110 and the bottom surface 114 of the sliding top plate 102.
The friction
reducing elements 118, including low friction slides or spacers, can be made
of, but
not limited to, nylon, plastic, metal, aluminum or other material to provide
relatively
smooth and controlled sliding of the sliding top plate. For example, as best
seen in
FIG. 1B, first and second low friction slides or spacers 118A and 118B are
included to
provide a bearing surface which allows the sliding top plate 102 to easily
slide in the
desired direction. The low friction spacers 118 can optionally be mounted to
the base
frame 110 via the one or more mounting features 116 to provide a bearing
surface
between the bottom surface 114 of the sliding top plate 102 and the base
frame.
Alternatively, the low friction spacers 118 can be mounted to the bottom
surface 114
of the sliding top plate 102.
[0095]
Moreover, as best seen in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the saw slide device 100 can
further include a locking mechanism 120 configured to restrict unintended
movement
of the sliding top plate 102 relative to the base frame 110 while operating a
mounted
saw and/or transporting the saw device. The locking mechanism 120 is
optionally
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mounted to the base frame 110 via the one or more mounting features 116, as
previously described. The locking mechanism 120 generally includes a rotatable
knob
122, or other handle, crank, lever, etc., configured to operatively engage a
portion of
the base frame 110 such that an L-shaped brace 124 of the locking mechanism
exerts
a clamping force between the sliding top plate 102 and base frame 110, thereby
restricting movement of the sliding top plate relative to the frame.
[0096] In the
embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1D, the adjustment mechanism
108 is made of at least one gear rack 150 and pinion gear 152 which enables
the side-
to-side or longitudinal movement of the sliding top plate 102 and associated
saw
supported thereon. The gear rack 150 is generally mounted to the lower surface
114
of the sliding top plate 102 at any desired location which permits operative
engagement with the pinion gear 152. As best seen in FIG. 10, an embodiment is
illustrated where a single gear rack 150 is installed along a middle portion
of the lower
surface 114 of the sliding top plate 102. However, the installation location
for the gear
rack 150 is not limited to a specific portion of the lower surface of the
sliding top plate.
A gear shaft 154 with a first end 154A and an opposing second end 154B is also
included as part of the adjustment mechanism 108. The pinion gear 152 is fixed
on
the shaft 154 between ends 154A and 154B at a location corresponding with the
installation location of the gear rack 150. That is, the pinion gear 152 is
mounted on
the gear shaft 154 to be operatively engaged with the rack 150. An optional
knob 156
fixed to the first end 154A is provided which permits a user of the saw slide
device 100
to easily rotate the gear shaft 154 and pinion gear 152 to move (i.e. slide,
adjust or
align) the top plate 102. In this regard, at least one end of the shaft (here,
first end
154A) extends through at least a portion of one side (here, side 112A) of base
frame
110, such that knob 156 is easily accessible from outside the base frame 110.
As
shown in FIG. 10, the opposite end 154B of the shaft 154 is generally
supported on
an opposite side (here, side 112B) of the base frame 110 in a manner similar
to shaft
end 154A. While the rack and pinion arrangement shown in FIGS. 1A-10 is
located
within the interior region of the base frame and generally encased within the
saw slide
structure, other variations include, but are not limited to, the gear rack and
pinion gears
located at or near the periphery of the base frame/sliding top plate,
incorporated/integrated into at least one of the base frame and sliding top
plate, and
located near an external surface of the periphery of the base frame/sliding
top plate.
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[0097] The
adjustment mechanism 108 can also include at least one bearing 158
optionally mounted to the base frame 110 and being configured to support a
load
exerted by the shaft 154 (e.g., radial load, axial load, thrust load, moment
load, or a
combination thereof). The at least one bearing 158 also reduces rotational
friction
between the gear shaft 154 and base frame 110, thereby making it easier for a
user
to rotate the shaft and pinion gear 152 via knob 156. While the gear shaft 154
of the
embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1D extends across the entire width W of
sliding
top plate 102, it is also feasible that the gear shaft be configured to extend
across only
a portion of the sliding top plate. In such embodiments, the second shaft end
154B
could be supported by a different component of the saw slide device 100.
Alternatively,
the pinion gear 152 could be fixed to the second end 154B of the shaft. Such a
configuration may be desired for smaller-sized saw slide devices which do not
need
to support the heavier loads associated with larger-sized devices.
[0098] Due to
the operative engagement of the rack 150 and pinion gear 152,
rotational movement of the gear shaft 154 about fixed axis X causes the
sliding top
plate 102 to move linearly on a straight path as indicated by the arrows in
FIG. 1A. In
FIG. 1D, where the rack 150 and pinion gear 152 are illustrated separately
from the
remaining components of the saw slide device 100 to show how the rack and
pinion
gears are operatively engaged. In particular, the gear rack 150 includes a
plurality of
teeth 160 which mesh with a corresponding plurality of teeth 162 on the pinion
gear
152, such that rotary motion of the pinion gear converts to linear motion as
is
commonly known in the art. Accordingly, the adjustment mechanism 108 of the
saw
slide device 100, and more particularly the gear rack 150 and pinion gear 152,
advantageously provide for precise, incremental, and independent movement of
the
sliding top plate 102 and associated saw, relative to the base frame space
110, in
order to finely tune the position and alignment of the saw blade in
preparation for
cutting of an associated workpiece which remains stationary as the sliding top
plate
and saw/saw blade are adjusted/aligned.
[0099] According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component
material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
FIGS. 1A-1D; Example Single Rack and Pinion Embodiment Primary Component
Material
Description/Dimension(s)
Ref. Material Description/Dimension(s)
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Character
102 26" x 16" x 3/16" Aluminum Plate
26"
16"
112A 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
112B 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
112C 15 3/4" x 1" x 1" T-Slot Aluminum; MCMASTER-CARR 47065T101
1120 15 3/4" x 1" x 1" T-Slot Aluminum; MCMASTER-CARR 47065T101
118A 24"x 1"x 1/2" DELRIN Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8702K83
118B 24"x 1"x 1/2" DELRIN Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8702K83
Primary Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 108
150 8" x 1/2" x 1/2" Metal Gear Rack-20 degree pressure angle,
rectangular, 24 pitch; ;
MCMASTER-CARR 7854K15
152 Metal Pinion Gear for 1/2" shaft- 20 degree pressure angle, round
bore, 24 pitch, 24 teeth;
MCMASTER-CARR 6832K62
154 16"x 1/2" Aluminum Shaft
156 Stainless Steel Knob for 1/2" Shaft; MCMASTER-CARR 60205K58
158 1/2" Dry Running Bearings; MCMASTER-CARR 6389K446
[00100] Referring now to FIGS. 2A-2D, FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a saw
slide
according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw
slide
including a dual rack and pinion gear side-to-side adjustment/alignment
mechanism
for aligning a mounted miter saw to crosscut a workpiece, and adjustable
brace/bracket members to mount a miter saw to the saw slide; FIG. 2B is an
exploded
assembly view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 2A, FIG. 20 is a bottom view of
the saw
slide shown in FIG. 2A including the exemplary dual rack and pinion gear side-
to-side
adjustment/alignment mechanism to traverse a top miter saw mount member plate
from a first location to a second location to align a mounted miter saw to
crosscut a
workpiece, and FIG. 2D is a detailed perspective view of the saw slide shown
in FIG.
2A including the exemplary dual rack and pinion gear side-to-side
adjustment/alignment mechanism to traverse a top miter saw mount member plate
from a first location to a second location to align a mounted miter saw to
crosscut a
workpiece.
[00101] The saw slide device 200 is for operative use with an associated saw
and/or an associated saw stand (not shown). The saw slide device 200 is
similar to
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and operates in substantially the same manner as saw slide 100 described
above.
Accordingly, the saw slide 200 includes a sliding plate 202 which is generally
disposed
between the saw and saw stand. An upper or top surface 204 defines a generally
flat,
horizontal plane on which the saw sits on or is otherwise mounted thereto. One
or
more fastening features 206 are included which help secure the saw to the
sliding top
plate. An adjustment mechanism 208 of the saw slide 200 is operably connected
to a
lower surface 214 of sliding top plate 202 such that the adjustment mechanism
is
configured to move the sliding top plate and associated saw supported thereon
linearly
along a flat plane defined by the upper surface 104 of the sliding top plate.
A support
or base frame 210 is located under the sliding top plate 202, and the sliding
top plate
is movably attached to or otherwise supported on the base frame. In addition,
at least
a portion of the adjustment mechanism 208 is mounted to or otherwise supported
on
at least a portion of the base frame 210. More particularly, the adjustment
mechanism
208 is generally supported on at least one side section 212 of the base frame
210, for
example 212A, 212B, 212C and/or 212D.
[00102] The sliding top plate 202, adjustment mechanism 208 and base frame 210
are thus arranged and configured similar to the corresponding components of
saw
slide device 100, such that operator control of the adjustment mechanism
causes the
sliding top plate and associated saw supported thereon to slide along the base
frame,
while the base frame maintains a fixed position relative to the moving plate.
Furthermore, similar to saw slide device 100, the base frame 210 has one or
more
slots or channels 216 on each face of the base frame 210 which generally
extend
along the length of each side 212. The channels 216 are generally configured
to
receive associated fasteners having one end which fits within the channels and
an
opposite end which connects to the component which will be mounted to the base
frame 210. Moreover, saw slide device 200 also includes a locking mechanism
220
which is similar to and operates in substantially the same manner as locking
mechanism 120 of saw slide device 100. Thus, locking mechanism 220 includes a
rotatable knob 222 configured to operatively engage a portion of the base
frame 210
such that an L-shaped brace 224 of the locking mechanism exerts a clamping
force
between the sliding top plate 202 and base frame 210, thereby restricting
movement
of the sliding top plate relative to the frame.
[00103] One difference between saw slide device 200 and saw slide device 100
illustrated in FIG. 2B is, here, the channels 216 of the base frame 210 which
face the
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lower surface 214 of sliding top plate 202 are configured to receive one or
more drop-
in fasteners or guide rails 226. One end of the drop-in guide rails 226 is
formed with a
flange 228 configured for sliding engagement with the channels 216 of the base
frame
210. The opposite end of the drop-in guide rails 226 is formed with a flat 230
which
abuts bottom surface 214 when mounted to sliding top plate 202 via pins 232.
In
particular, the pins 232 can be fixed to the one or more fastening features
206 formed
in sliding top plate 202. The flange end 228 of one or more guide rails 226
are placed
directly into the channels 216 to provide a bearing surface with the base
frame 210
such that sliding top plate 202 can easily slide along channels in the desired
direction
when moved by the adjustment mechanism 208. Accordingly, the one or more drop-
in guide rails 226 can be used in place of the low friction spacers 118 from
the saw
slide device 100.
[00104] Another difference between saw slide device 200 and saw slide device
100
can be seen with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B. In particular, the saw slide
device 200
includes one or more adjustable braces 234 mounted on the upper surface 214 of
the
sliding top plate 202. The adjustable braces 234 are mounted to the sliding
top plate
202 through use of the fastening features 206 mentioned above. As best seen in
FIG.
2B, the fastening features 206 of the present embodiment are fastening slots
that
extend all the way through sliding top plate 202, from the upper surface 204
to the
lower surface 214. The fastening slots 206 are formed in general alignment
with
channels 216 which face the lower surface 214 of the sliding top plate 202 and
which
are located on sides 212A and 212B of the base frame 210. As such, the same
pins
232 used to mount guide rails 226 to the bottom surface 214 of the sliding top
plate
can be configured to extend up through fastening slots 206 and above upper
surface
204 for attachment to the adjustable braces 234. Moreover, adjustable braces
234 can
be provided with one or more channels 236 which, similar to channels 216 of
the base
frame 210, are generally configured to receive associated fasteners (not
shown)
having one end which fits within the adjustable brace channels and an opposite
end
which connects to the associated saw.
[0100] The saw
slide device 200 illustrated in FIGS. 2A-2D can further include one
or more L-brackets 238 fastened to the channels 216 of base frame 210 as
previously
discussed. The L-brackets 238 are configured to mount the entire saw slide
device
200 (including sliding top plate 202, adjustment mechanism 208, and base frame
210)
to an associated table or stand as discussed in further detail below.
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[0101] A final
exemplary difference between saw slide devices 100 and 200, as
best illustrated in FIGS. 20-2D, relates to the adjustment mechanism 208. In
particular, the adjustment mechanism 208 includes a dual rack and pinion gear
setup
compared to the single rack and pinion gear arrangement of adjustment
mechanism
108. Thus, adjustment mechanism 208 has a first gear rack 250A and pinion gear
252A and a second gear rack 250B and pinion gear 252B which enable the sliding
movement of the plate 202 and associated saw supported thereon. As best seen
in
FIG. 20, first and second gear racks 250A and 250B are mounted with gear rack
fasteners 253 to the lower surface 214 of sliding top plate 202 in a spaced
apart
relation such that first gear rack 250A is disposed adjacent first side 212A
of the base
frame 210 and second gear rack 250B is disposed adjacent the second side 212B.
However, like adjustment mechanism 108, only one gear shaft 254 is required.
Both
the first and second pinion gears 252A and 252B are fixed to the shaft 254 for
operative engagement with associated gear racks 250A and 250B, respectively.
Moreover, a knob 256 and one or more shaft bearings 258A and 258B can also be
provided similar to saw slide device 100.
[0102] The dual
rack and pinion gear configuration of adjustment mechanism 208
may be desired for large-sized saw slide devices which are generally required
to
support heavier loads exerted by larger-sized associated saws. Otherwise, the
dual
rack and pinion gear arrangement of adjustment mechanism 208 operates in
substantially the same manner as the single gear rack arrangement of
adjustment
mechanism 108. Accordingly, the adjustment mechanism 208 of the saw slide
device
200, and more particularly the dual gear racks 250A / 250B and pinion gear
252A /
252B, advantageously provide for precise, incremental, and independent
movement
of the sliding top plate 202 and associated saw in order to finely tune the
position and
alignment of the saw blade in preparation for cutting an associated workpiece.
[0103]
Additional embodiments directed to the adjustment mechanism of the saw
slide devices disclosed herein will now be described with reference to FIGS. 3-
11. In
particular, FIGS. 3A-30 show a saw slide device 300 made in accordance with
the
present disclosure which has an adjustment mechanism configured to permit
travel of
the sliding plate in two or more directions. FIGS. 4A-40 show a saw slide
device 400
made in accordance with the present disclosure which has an adjustment
mechanism
including a first embodiment of a worm gear drive configured to linearly move
the
sliding plate. FIG. 5 shows a saw slide device 500 made in accordance with the
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present disclosure which has an adjustment mechanism including a second
embodiment of a worm gear drive. FIGS. 6A-6F show a saw slide device 600 made
in
accordance with the present disclosure which has an adjustment mechanism
utilizing
a scissor-jack drive to linearly move the sliding plate. FIGS. 7A-7D show a
saw slide
device 700 made in accordance with the present disclosure which has an
adjustment
mechanism including a first embodiment of a lever/handlebar configured to
linearly
move the sliding plate. FIGS. 8A-8B show a saw slide device 800 made in
accordance
with the present disclosure which has an adjustment mechanism including a
second
lever/handlebar embodiment. FIG. 9 shows a saw slide device 900 made in
accordance with the present disclosure which has an adjustment mechanism
including
a third lever/handlebar embodiment. FIGS. 10A-10C show a saw slide device 1000
made in accordance with the present disclosure which has an adjustment
mechanism
utilizing a cable and pulley drive to linearly move the sliding plate.
Finally, FIGS. 11A
¨ 11B show a saw slide device 1100 made in accordance with the present
disclosure
which has an adjustment mechanism utilizing a linear actuator to move the
sliding
plate.
[0104] Turning
now to FIGS. 3A-30, FIG. 3A is an exploded assembly view of a
saw slide according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,
the
saw slide including a dual rack and pinion gear side-to-side
adjustment/alignment
mechanism for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate; a
combination bevel gear, rack and pinion gear adjustment/alignment mechanism
for
front-to-rear alignment of the miter saw mount member/top plate; and a swivel
platform
assembly; FIG. 3B is a top view of the saw slide base frame and
adjustment/alignment
mechanism shown in FIG. 3A, and FIG. 30 is a top view of the saw slide shown
in
FIG. 3A including a diagram representative of the range of motion of the
sliding plate
according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.
[0105] The saw slide device 300 shown has an adjustment mechanism configured
to permit travel of the sliding plate in two or more directions. Initially, it
is noted that
saw slide device 300 includes components which are similar to and operate in
substantially the same manner as previously described saw slide devices of the
present disclosure. These components include but are not necessarily limited
to: a
sliding plate 302 with an upper surface 304 and a lower surface 314; one or
more
fastening features 306 which help secure an associated saw to the sliding
plate; base
frame 310 having side sections 312 including four sides 312A, 312B, 312C and
31213,
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and, adjustable braces 334 for securely mounting the associated saw to the
sliding top
plate 302.
[0106] While
some aspects of the adjustment mechanism of saw slide device 300
are similar to the exemplary adjustment mechanisms of other devices disclosed
herein, there are also some differences. Similar to the adjustment mechanism
208 of
saw slide device 200 described above, saw slide device 300 includes an
adjustment
mechanism 308 which utilizes a dual-rack and pinion gear arrangement including
first
and second gear racks 350A / 350B, pinion gears 352A / 352B, and associated
gear
shaft 354 to enable linear movement of the sliding top plate 302 in one
direction along
the flat plane defined by the upper surface 304 of the sliding top plate.
Operator control
knob 356 provides for rotation of the pinion gear shaft 354 for side-to-side
movement
of the saw slide top plate 302.
[0107] However,
the saw slide device 300 also includes two other adjustment
mechanisms which enable movement of the sliding top plate 302 in different
directions.
The first supplemental adjustment mechanism 318 is a bevel gear assembly, or
alternatively a flexible shaft assembly (not shown), configured to enable the
sliding top
plate 302 and associated saw supported thereon to slide along the base frame
310 in
a direction opposite to the direction enabled by the rack and pinion gear
arrangement
of adjustment mechanism 308. In other words, adjustment mechanism 308 enables
linear movement of the sliding top plate 302 in a longitudinal direction while
bevel gear
assembly enables linear movement of the sliding top plate in an opposite,
lateral
direction. In addition, locking members 320A and 320B provide operator
controlled
saw slide locking or clamping of the sliding top plate to prevent movement of
the sliding
top plate during saw operation and/or transport.
[0108] In some
embodiments, the longitudinal distance LGD which sliding top plate
302 can travel via adjustment mechanism 308 is about 3 inches in either
direction, as
shown in FIG. 3B. The lateral distance LTD which sliding top plate 302 can
travel via
bevel gear assembly is about 4 inches in the direction shown in FIG. 3B.
Moreover,
the sliding plate 302 can have a length L of about 26 inches and a width W of
about
16 inches. It is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are not
limited to
these travel/adjustment distances and slide plate dimensions. For example,
lateral
and longitudinal adjustment distances can be 1-12 inches or more, and the
sliding top
plate can have a length of 12-36 inches or more, and a width of 12-36 inches
or more.
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[0109] The
bevel gear assembly is mounted to or otherwise supported by the base
frame 310 in a manner similar to adjustment mechanism 308. The bevel gear
assembly generally includes a first bevel gear shaft 369 supported by the base
frame
310 in an orientation parallel to sides 312C / 312D and parallel to gear shaft
354 of
adjustment assembly 308. A first bevel gear 365A is fixed to the end of shaft
369 which
is disposed within the base frame 310 and the opposite end of the bevel gear
shaft is
accessibly from outside the base frame. A second bevel and pinion gear shaft
364 is
oriented perpendicular to first bevel gear shaft 369 and includes a second
bevel gear
365B fixed thereto such that the second bevel gear operatively engages first
bevel
gear 365A. The second bevel and pinion gear shaft 364 further includes a first
pinion
gear 362A fixed thereto at a location generally adjacent to second bevel gear
365B
and a second pinion gear 362B at a location generally adjacent to side 312D of
the
base frame 310. The first and second pinion gears 362A / 362B operatively
engage
corresponding gear racks 360A and 360B mounted to bottom surface 314 of the
sliding top plate 302 (see FIG. 3B). Thus, the operative connections between
the first
bevel gear shaft 369, the first bevel gear 365A, the second bevel gear shaft
364, the
second bevel gear 365B, the first and second pinion gears 362A and 362B, and
the
first and second gear racks 360A and 360B together provide for lateral and
longitudinal linear movement of the sliding top plate 302 upon rotation of the
first bevel
and pinion gear shaft 364. Optionally, the bevel gear arrangement can be
replaced
with a 90 degree flexible shaft operatively coupled to the pinion gear shaft
364.
Operator control knob 366 provides for rotation of the first bevel gear shaft
for front-
to-rear movement of the saw slide top plate 302.
[0110] The
second supplemental adjustment mechanism is a swivel platform
assembly 328 configured to enable the sliding top plate 302 and associated saw
supported thereon to rotate about a vertical axis. The swivel platform
assembly 328 is
generally positioned beneath base frame 310 and sliding plate 302. In this
regard, the
swivel platform assembly 328 includes a lower carriage mount 376 configured to
support the other components of the swivel platform assembly, as well as
provide
additional support for the base frame 310 and sliding plate 302. A ball
bearing member
374 is mounted on top of the lower carriage mount 376, and a paddle 372 is
mounted
on top of the ball bearing member 374. The paddle 372 is generally configured
to
activate the swiveling motion of the swivel platform assembly by a user.
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[0111] Next, a
transfer plate 370 mounted on top of paddle 372 is included which
is configured to engage at least a portion of base frame 310 such that the
when the
swiveling motion is controlled via the paddle, the base frame also swivels. In
this
regard, the transfer plate 370 can include one or more transfer blocks (not
shown)
mounted on top of the transfer plate 370 or fasteners (not shown) attaching
the base
frame 310 to the transfer plate 370.
[0112] Finally,
the lower carriage mount 376 can include one or more spaced apart
friction/support blocks 378A and 378B which are configured to support the
transfer
plate 370. More particularly, the paddle 372 can be at least partially
disposed between
the friction/support blocks 378A / 378B when the swivel platform is fully
assembled
such that the paddle handle is prevented from swiveling past the
friction/support blocks
378A / 378B. In some particular embodiments, the lower carriage mount is
configured
to provide a swivel platform assembly 328 swiveling angle a of no more than
about 15
to 45 degrees in either direction from the normal 90 degree orientation of the
paddle
with respect to the lower carriage mount 376. Preferably, the lower carriage
mount is
configured to provide a swivel platform assembly 328 swiveling angle a of no
more
than about 30 degrees in either direction.
[0113] With
reference to FIG. 30, shown is a diagram representative of the range
of motion of the sliding top plate 302 and associated saw supported thereon
according
to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure. The saw slide device 300
advantageously provides fora wide range of motion as indicated in the diagram,
where
SSFSO (side-to-side front swivel 0 degrees) indicates the sliding top plate
range of
side-to-side travel with a swivel or rotation of 0 degrees with the top plate
located at
the front of the base frame, where the front-to-rear adjustment mechanism is
adjusted
to position the top plate saw slide at the front position limit of the front-
to-rear
adjustment mechanism; SSFSLa (side-to-side front swivel left a degrees)
indicates
the sliding top plate range of side-to-side travel with a left swivel or
rotation of a
degrees with the top plate located at the front of the base frame, where the
front-to-
rear adjustment mechanism is adjusted to position the top plate saw slide at
the front
position limit of the front-to-rear adjustment mechanism; SSFSRa (side-to-side
front
swivel right a degrees) indicates the sliding top plate range of side-to-side
travel with
a right swivel or rotation of a degrees with the top plate located at the
front of the base
frame, where the front-to-rear adjustment mechanism is adjusted to position
the top
plate saw slide at the front position limit of the front-to-rear adjustment
mechanism;
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FRRSO (front-to-rear rear swivel 0 degrees) indicates the sliding top plate
range of
front-to-rear travel with a swivel or rotation of 0 degrees with the top plate
located at
the nominal lateral centerline of the base frame, where the side-to-side
adjustment
mechanism is adjusted to position the top plate saw slide at the nominal side-
to-side
center position of the side-to-side adjustment mechanism; FRRSLa (front-to-
rear rear
swivel left a degrees) indicates the sliding top plate range of front-to-rear
travel with a
left swivel or rotation of a degrees with the top plate located at the nominal
lateral
centerline of the base frame, where the side-to-side adjustment mechanism is
adjusted to position the top plate saw slide at the nominal side-to-side
center position
of the side-to-side adjustment mechanism; and FRRSRa (front-to-rear rear
swivel right
a degrees) indicates the sliding top plate range of front-to-rear travel with
a right swivel
or rotation of a degrees with the top plate located at the nominal lateral
centerline of
the base frame, where the side-to-side adjustment mechanism is adjusted to
position
the top plate saw slide at the nominal side-to-side center position of the
side-to-side
adjustment mechanism.
[0114] According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component
example material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
FIGS. 3A-3C; Example Side-to-Side, Front-to-Rear, Swivel Platform Embodiment
Primary Component
Material Description/Dimension(s)
Ref.
Character Material Description/Dimension(s)
302 26" x 16" x 3/16" Aluminum Plate
26"
16"
LGD 3"
LTD 4"
312A 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
312B 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
312C 153/4" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/8" Aluminum Angle L
312D 15 3/4" x 11/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/8" Alunninunn Angle L
334 16" 3075 80/20 Aluminum Profile
Components of the adjustnnent/alignnnent mechanism 308 (side-to-side)
350A 8" x 1/2" x 1/2" Metal Gear Rack- 20 degree pressure angle,
rectangular, 20 pitch;
MCMASTER-CARR 5174T1
350B 8" x 1/2" x 1/2" Metal Gear Rack- 20 degree pressure angle,
rectangular, 20 pitch;
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MCMASTER-CARR 5174T1
352A Metal Pinion Gear- 20 degree pressure angle, round bore, 20 pitch,
20 teeth; MCMASTER-
CARR 5172T12
352B Metal Pinion Gear- 20 degree pressure angle, round bore, 20 pitch,
20 teeth; MCMASTER-
CARR 5172T12
354 18"x 1/4" Carbon Steel D Shaft; MCMASTER-CARR 8632T141
356 Stainless Steel Knob for 1/2" Shaft; MCMASTER-CARR 60205K58
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 318 (front-to-rear)
360A 7" x 1/2" x 1/2" Metal Gear Rack- 20 degree pressure angle,
rectangular, 20 pitch;
MCMASTER-CARR 5174T1
360B 7" x 1/2" x 1/2" Metal Gear Rack- 20 degree pressure angle,
rectangular, 20 pitch;
MCMASTER-CARR 5174T1
362A Metal Pinion Gear- 20 degree pressure angle, round bore, 20 pitch,
20 teeth; MCMASTER-
CARR 5172T12
362B Metal Pinion Gear- 20 degree pressure angle, round bore, 20 pitch,
20 teeth; MCMASTER-
CARR 5172T12
364 90 degree flexible shaft driver and operatively connect shaft
substituted for Bevel Gear
365A Arrangement shown in FIGS.
365B
366 Stainless Steel Knob for 1/2" Shaft; MCMASTER-CARR 60205K58
369 90 degree flexible shaft driver and operatively connect shaft
substituted for Bevel Gear
Arrangement shown in FIGS.
Components of the swivel/rotating platform assembly 328
370 26" x 16" x 3/16" Aluminum Plate
374 12" OD Round Steel Ball Bearing Turntable; MCMASTER-CARR 1797K2
376 31" x 16" x 3/16" Aluminum Plate
[0115]
Referring now to FIGS. 4A-40, FIG. 4A is a side sectional view of a saw
slide according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the
saw
slide including a worm gear drive for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw
mount
member/top plate; FIG. 4B is a top view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 4A
including a
range of motion of a worm gear driven miter saw mount member/top plate
according
to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; and FIG. 40 is a detailed view
the saw
slide shown in FIG. 4A including additional details of the exemplary worm gear
drive
and attached linkage.
[0116] Saw
slide device 400 includes an adjustment mechanism utilizing a worm
gear drive to linearly move the sliding plate. Initially, it is noted that saw
slide device
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400 includes components which are similar to and operate in substantially the
same
manner as previously described saw slide devices of the present disclosure.
These
components include but are not necessarily limited to: a sliding top plate 402
with an
upper surface 404 and a lower surface 414; a base frame 410 having four sides,
including a front side section 412A and a rear side section 412B, one or more
mounting features 416 which help secure the sliding top plate 402 and
adjustment
mechanism 408 to the support frame; and, one or more low friction or friction
reducing
elements 418 including first and second low friction slides 418A, 418B.
[0117] While
some aspects of the adjustment mechanism of saw slide device 400
are similar to the exemplary adjustment mechanisms of other devices disclosed
herein, there are also some differences. First, the one or more mounting
features 416
of the base frame 410 take the form of one or more C-shaped sidewalls. The
upper
leg of the C-shaped sidewalls 416 are configured to receive the low friction
slides 418A
and 418B which are provided here as L-shaped members. The low friction slides
418A
and 418B are included between the sliding top plate 402 and base frame 410 to
provide a bearing surface which allows the sliding top plate to easily slide
in the desired
direction. The lower leg of the C-shaped sidewalls 416 are configured to at
least
partially support the adjustment mechanism 408.
[0118] Another
difference in saw slide device 400 is that the adjustment
mechanism includes a worm gear drive 450 that enables linear movement of the
sliding top plate 402 in one direction along the flat plane defined by the
upper surface
404 of the sliding top plate. As best seen in FIG. 4C, the worm gear drive 450
includes
a first gear 452 attached to one end of a rotatable handle 454 and the
opposite end of
the rotatable handle 454 is accessible from outside the base frame 410. The
first gear
452 is operatively engaged with a second gear 456 fixed to one end of a worm
screw
458. The worm screw 458 is operatively engaged with a worm wheel 460 at a
location
adjacent side 412A. A linkage 462 is attached to the worm wheel 460 and is
made of
at least two bars 462A and 462B. The first bar 462A is fixed at one end to the
worm
wheel 460 at point 464, while the opposite end of the first bar is pivotally
attached to
one end of the second bar 462B at pivot point 466. The opposite end of the
second
bar 462B is pivotally mounted to a bracket/spacer/linkage anchor 470 attached
to the
bottom surface 414 of the sliding plate 402 at pivot point 468.
[0119] As best
seen in FIG. 4B, the operative connections between the first gear
452, rotatable handle 454, second gear 456, worm screw 458, worm wheel 460,
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linkage 462, pivot point 466, and pivot point 468 together provide for
longitudinal, linear
movement of the sliding top plate 402 upon rotation of the handle 454. With
reference
to FIG. 40, the longitudinal distance LGD which sliding top plate 402 can
travel via
adjustment mechanism 408 is about 3 inches in either direction, i.e. LLGD
(left
longitudinal distance of travel (side-to-side)) travel is 3 inches and RLGD
(right
longitudinal distance of travel (side-to-side)) travel is 3 inches, however
other side-to-
side travel distances are within the scope of this discloser, including more
or less than
3 inches such as 4-12 inches or more and 1-3 inches or less.
[0120] According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component
material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
FIGS. 4A-4C; Example Worm Bear (Crank) Embodiment Primary Component Material
Description/Dimension(s)
Ref.
Character Material Description/Dimension(s)
402 26" x 16" x 1/4" Aluminum Plate
LGD 3"
LLGD 3"
RLGD 3"
412A 20" x 1 3/4" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
412B 20" x 1 3/4" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
418A 1" x 1" x 1/8" PVC 90 degree angle glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8659K39
418B 1" x 1" x 1/8" PVC 90 degree angle glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8659K39
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 408
450 Casement Window Crank with Handle
[0121] Now
referring to FIG. 5, shown is an exploded assembly view of a saw slide
according to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide
including
another exemplary worm gear drive arrangement for side-to-side alignment of a
miter
saw mount member/top plate.
[0122] The saw
slide device 500 includes an adjustment mechanism 508 utilizing
a second worm gear drive design different from that of saw slide device 400.
Initially,
it is noted that saw slide device 500 includes components which are similar to
and
operate in substantially the same manner as previously described saw slide
devices
of the present disclosure. These components include but are not necessarily
limited
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to a sliding plate 502 with an upper surface 504 and a lower surface 514 and a
base
frame 510.
[0123] The
primary difference with saw slide device 500 is that the adjustment
mechanism includes an alternate design for a worm gear drive 550 that enables
linear
movement of the sliding top plate 504 in one direction along the flat plane
defined by
the upper surface 504 of the sliding top plate. The worm gear drive 550
includes a
gear shaft 552 with a knob 554 attached at one end such that the knob is
accessible
from outside the base frame 510. A worm screw 556 is fixed to the opposite end
of the
gear shaft 552. Instead of being operatively connected to a worm wheel like
the worm
gear drive 450 of saw slide device 400, the worm screw 556 is operatively
engaged
with a gear rack 558. The gear rack 558 is generally positioned along a middle
portion
of the lower surface 514 of the sliding top plate 502 and includes first and
second
mounting brackets 560A and 560B. The first and second mounting brackets 560A
and
560B are fixed to the bottom surface 514 of the sliding top plate 502 with
fasteners
563. The operative connections between the gear shaft 552, knob 554, worm
screw
556, and gear rack 558 together provide for longitudinal, linear movement of
the sliding
top plate 502 upon rotation of the knob 554.
[0124] With
reference to FIGS. 6A-6F, FIG. 6A is a top view of a saw slide base
frame according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the
saw
slide base frame including a scissor jack drive for side-to-side alignment of
a miter saw
mount member/top plate; FIG. 6B is a side sectional view of the saw slide base
frame
shown in FIG. 6A including a miter saw mount member/top plate and bracket
members
to operatively mount the scissor jack drive to the saw slide; FIG. 60 is a
front view of
the saw slide shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B including a slot formed in a frame
sidewall,
the slot providing for the extension of the scissor jack control arm outside
of the frame
to enable operation of the scissor jack drive; FIG. 6D is a detail top view of
the saw
slide scissor jack drive shown in FIGS. 6A-60 including additional movement
detail of
the scissor jack drive according to an exemplary embodiment of this
disclosure, the
movement detail representing the extension of the scissor jack drive bar
linkage/arms
to provide a side-to-side alignment or movement of the miter saw mount
member/top
plate to the left FIG. 6E is a detail top view of the saw slide scissor jack
drive shown
in FIGS. 6A-60 including additional movement detail of the scissor jack drive
according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the movement detail
representing the contraction of the scissor jack drive bar linkage/arms to
provide a
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side-to-side alignment or movement of the miter saw mount member/top plate to
the
right; and FIG. 6F is a detailed top view of the saw slide base frame shown in
FIG. 6A
including a dual scissor jack drive for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw
mount
member/top plate according to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.
[0125] The saw
slide device 600 includes an adjustment mechanism which utilizes
a scissor-jack drive to linearly move the sliding plate. Initially, it is
noted that saw slide
device 600 includes components which are similar to and operate in
substantially the
same manner as previously described saw slide devices of the present
disclosure.
These components include but are not necessarily limited to a sliding plate
602 with
an upper surface 604 and a lower surface 614 and a base frame 610.
[0126] The
primary difference in saw slide device 600 is that the adjustment
mechanism 608 includes a scissor-jack drive 650 that enables linear movement
of the
sliding top plate 602 in one direction along the flat plane defined by the
upper surface
604 of the sliding top plate. The scissor-jack drive 650 includes a shaft 652
with a knob
654 attached at one end such that the knob is accessible from outside the base
frame
610. A slot 656 formed in one side of the base frame 610 permits the shaft 652
to slide
back and forth therein. A linkage 658 made of at least four bars 658A, 658B,
658C
and 658D is also operatively connected to the shaft 652. The first two bars
658A and
658B are pivotally attached to one another on one end at pivot point 660 while
also
being slidably attached to the shaft 652 at point 660. The opposite end of the
first bar
658A is pivotally attached to a fixed L-bracket 662 at pivot point 664, and
the L-bracket
is mounted to the bottom surface 614 of the sliding top plate 602. The
opposite end of
the second bar 658B is pivotally attached to a fixed bracket 666 at pivot
point 668, and
the fixed bracket is mounted to one side of the base frame 610. Moreover, one
end of
the third bar 658C is pivotally attached to the first bar 658A at pivot point
664 on the
fixed L-bracket 662. Additionally, one end of the fourth bar 658D is pivotally
attached
to the second bar 658B at pivot point 668 on the fixed bracket 666. The
opposite ends
of the third and fourth bars 658C and 658D are pivotally attached to one
another on
one end at pivot point 670 while also being slidably attached to the shaft 652
at point
670.
[0127] As best
seen in FIGS. 6D and 6E, the operative connections between the
shaft 652, linkage 658, pivot / connection points 660, 664, 668, and 670, and
fixed
brackets 662 an 666 together provide for longitudinal, linear movement of the
sliding
top plate 602 upon sliding the shaft and knob 654 within slot 656.
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[0128]
Referring now to FIG. 6F, an alternate design for the scissor-jack drive 650
is shown which includes a second linkage 659 operatively attached to the first
linkage
658. Such a configuration may be used when it is desired to move the shaft 652
and
knob 654 shorter distances while the sliding distance of sliding top plate 602
remains
the same as in the single scissor-jack design.
[0129] Now
turning to FIGS. 7A-7D, FIG. 7A is an exploded assembly view of a
saw slide according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,
the
saw slide including a slotted lever/handlebar mechanism for side-to-side
alignment of
a miter saw mount member/top plate; FIG. 7B is a top view of the saw slide
shown in
FIG. 7A including a range of motion of the lever/handlebar mechanism for side-
to-side
alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate according to an exemplary
embodiment of this disclosure; FIG. 70 is a side sectional view of the saw
slide shown
in FIG. 7A including a handle of the lever/handlebar configured as a locking
member
according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; and FIG. 7D is an
exploded
partial assembly view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 7A, the saw slide
including a
lever/handlebar and pivot arm mechanism for side-to-side alignment of a miter
saw
mount member/top plate according to an exemplary embodiment of this
disclosure.
[0130] The saw
slide device 700 includes an adjustment mechanism including a
lever/handlebar configured to linearly move the sliding plate. Initially, it
is noted that
saw slide device 700 includes components which are similar to and operate in
substantially the same manner as previously described saw slide devices of the
present disclosure. These components include, but are not necessarily limited
to, a
sliding plate 702 with an upper surface 704 and a lower surface 714; a base
frame
710 including a first side section 712A, a second side section 712B, a third
side section
712C and a fourth side section 71213, one or more low friction or friction
reducing
elements including low friction slide/spacer 718A and 718B, and one or more L-
shaped low friction slide/spacer 719A and 719B.
[0131] While
some aspects of the adjustment mechanism of saw slide device 700
are similar to the exemplary adjustment mechanisms of other devices disclosed
herein, there are also some differences. First, sliding top plate 702 has a
wrap-around
design which is configured with two 0-shaped sidewalls 703A and 703B. The
upper
leg of the 0-shaped sidewalls 703A / 703B are each configured to receive first
low
friction slides 718A and 718B, while the lower leg of the 0-shaped sidewalls
703A /
703B are each configured to be positioned under the base frame 710 such that
the
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lower legs of the C-shaped sidewalls 703A / 703B "wrap around' the base frame
(see
FIG. 7C). In addition, a second set of low fiction slides 719A and 719B are
also
included which are configured to be received on opposing sides 712A and 712B
of the
base frame 710. The low fiction slides 719A and 719B are provided as an L-
shaped
member in order to provide reduced friction bearing surfaces between the base
frame
710 and the bottom surface 714 of the sliding top plate 702 as well as between
the
base frame and the vertical leg portion of the C-shaped sidewalls 703A / 703B.
Furthermore, the base frame 710 includes height adjustable legs or saw
stand/table/bench mounting fasteners 711A, 711B, 711C and 711D.
[0132] Another
difference in saw slide device 700 is that the adjustment
mechanism 708 includes a simple handlebar 750 that enables linear movement of
the
sliding top plate 702 in one direction along the flat plane defined by the
upper surface
704 of the sliding top plate. As best seen in FIG. 7A, one end of the
handlebar 750 is
pivotally attached to side 712B of base frame 710 via a bolt 752 at pivot
point 754 with
the use of a base frame protrusion member or lever/handlebar rear support
bracket
780. A grip or handle 756 is fixed to the opposite end of the handlebar 750
such that
the handle 756 is accessible from outside the base frame 710. With reference
to FIG.
7C, the handle 756 can optionally be configured to fold downward for
frictional
engagement with the C-shaped sidewall 703A of the sliding top plate 702. In
such
embodiments, the handle 756 is configured as a locking mechanism which locks
the
sliding plate 702 in a fixed position to prevent any unintended movement
thereof. A
slot 758 formed in the side 712A of base frame 710 permits the handlebar 750
to slide
back and forth therein. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7A, low friction slide 718A
can be
split and spaced apart to allow the handlebar 750 to slide back and forth on
the low
friction, L-shaped slide 719A located beneath slide 719B. Additionally, a slot
760
formed in a generally central portion of the handlebar 750 is configured to
operatively
engage the free end of a stud 762. The opposite end of the stud 762 is fixed
to the
bottom surface 714 of the sliding top plate 702. The operative connection at
pivot point
754 and between slot 760 and fixed stud 762 together provide for longitudinal,
linear
movement of the sliding top plate 702 upon sliding the handlebar 750 from side
to side
(see FIG. 7B) within slot 758.
[0133]
Referring now to FIG. 7D, an alternate design for the handlebar 750 is
shown which includes a pivot arm 759 instead of the centrally located slot
758. In this
regard, one end of the pivot arm 759 is pivotally attached to a midpoint of
the handlebar
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750 at pivot point 761. The opposite end of pivot arm 759 is pivotally
attached to a free
end of a bolt 763, and the opposite end of the bolt is fixed to the bottom
surface 714
of the sliding top plate 702. The operative connections in the alternate
design of FIG.
7D similarly provide for longitudinal, linear movement of the sliding top
plate 702 upon
sliding the handlebar 750 from side to side within slot 758.
[0134] According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component
material description/dimensions(s) list is provided below:
FIGS. 7A-7D; Example Lever/Handlebar Embodiment Primary Component Material
Description/Dimension(s)
Ref. Material Description/Dimension(s)
Character
702 26" x 16" x 1/4" Aluminum Plate
712A 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
712B 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
712C 15 3/4" x 11/4" x 1 1/4"x 1/8" Aluminum Angle L
7120 15 3/4" x 11/4" x 1 1/4"x 1/8" Aluminum Angle L
718A 24" x 1" x 1/2" DELRIN Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8702K83
718B 24"x 1"x 1/2" DELRIN Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8702K83
719A 4-8" x 1" x 1" x 1/8" DELRIN Angle Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8659K39
719B 4-8" x 1" x 1" x 1/8" DELRIN Angle Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8659K39
Components of the adjustment mechanism 708
750 24" x 1 3/4" x 1/4" Aluminum Flat Stock
756 Lever Handle; MCMASTER-CARR 97065K23
759 4" x 1" x 3/8" Aluminum Flat Stock
[0135] Now
referring to FIGS. 8A-8B, FIG. 8A is a side sectional view of a saw slide
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw slide
including C-shaped base frame sections, Z-shaped low friction slides/spacers
operatively associated with the C-shaped base frame sections and a slotted
lever/handlebar mechanism for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount
member/top plate; and FIG. 8B is an exploded view of the saw slide shown in
FIG.
8A.
[0136] The saw
slide device 800 includes an adjustment mechanism 808 having a
lever/handlebar design 850 similar to device 700. Initially, it is noted that
saw slide
device 800 includes components which are similar to and operate in
substantially the
same manner as the previously described saw slide device 700 of the present
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disclosure. The primary difference in saw slide device 800 is that the sliding
top plate
802 is not configured with the "wrap-around' design of device 700. Instead,
sliding top
plate 802 is provided with Z-shaped slide members 819A and 819B mounted to the
bottom surface 814 of the sliding top plate. The Z-shaped slide members 819A
and
819B are configured to operatively engage an upper leg of C-shaped sidewalls
812A
and 812B of base frame 810. In addition, flat low friction slides 818A and
818B are
also used between the sliding top plate 802 and the C-shaped sidewalls 812A
and
812B. Moreover, saw slide device 800 includes one or more L-brackets fastened
to
base frame 810 sides 812C and 812D of the base frame 810. The L-brackets 838A
and 838B are configured to mount the entire saw slide device 800 to an
associated
table or stand as discussed in further detail below.
[0137] Further
details of this handlebar embodiment 850 include a bolt or pin 852
which pivotally attaches the handlebar or lever to a base frame protrusion
member/rear support bracket 880, a handlebar slot 860 and sliding top plate
welded
stud 862 arrangement to provide swinging of the handlebar 850 side-to-side and
a
handlebar grip 856.
[0138] According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component
material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
FIGS. 8A-8B; Example Lever/Handlebar Embodiment Primary Component Material
Description/Dimension(s)
Ref. Material Description/Dimension(s)
Character
802 26" x 16" x 1/4" Aluminum Plate
812A 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
812B 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
812C 15 3/4" x 11/4" x 1 1/4"x 1/8" Aluminum Angle
8120 15 3/4" x 11/4" x 1 1/4"x 1/8" Aluminum Angle
818A 24" x 1" x 1/2" DELRIN Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8702K83
818B 24"x 1"x 1/2" DELRIN Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8702K83
819A 24" Aluminum Z-Bar/Angle
819B 24" Aluminum Z- Bar/Angle
Components of the adjustment mechanism 808
850 24" x 1 3/4" x 1/4" Aluminum Flat Stock
856 Lever Handle; MCMASTER-CARR 97065K23
859 4" x 1" x 3/8" Aluminum Flat Stock
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[0139] Turning
to FIG. 9, shown is an exploded assembly view of a saw slide
according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the saw
slide
including base frame sections, low friction slides/spacers operatively
associated with
the base frame sections and a slotted lever/handlebar mechanism for side-to-
side
alignment of a miter saw mount member/top plate.
[0140] The saw
slide device 900 includes an adjustment mechanism 908 having a
lever/handlebar design 950 similar to devices 700 and 800. More particularly,
saw
slide device 900 is substantially identical to saw slide device 800 described
above and
shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, including a sliding top plate 902, a base frame 910
including side sections 912A, 912B, 912C and 912D. However, the saw slide
device
900 uses a simple, flat design for the sliding plate 902 without the C-shaped
or Z-
shaped members utilized in devices 700 and 800. Moreover, saw slide device 900
uses only flat low friction slides 918A and 918B which have been previously
described.
In addition, the saw slide embodiment shown includes saw stand mount L-bracket
(left) 938A, saw stand mount L-bracket (right) 938B, a bolt or pin 952 which
pivotally
attaches the handlebar or lever to a base frame protrusion member/rear support
bracket 980, a handlebar slot 960 and sliding top plate stud or pin 962
arrangement to
provide swinging of the handlebar 950 side-to-side. A slot/cutout 958 formed
on front
side 912A of base frame 910 permits lever/handlebar 950 movement of the
sliding top
plate 902 side-to-side.
[0141] With
reference to FIGS. 10A-10C, FIG. 10A is a side sectional view of a saw
slide according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the
saw
slide including a cable pully system for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw
mount
member/top plate; FIG. 10B is a top view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 10A
including
additional detail of the cable pulley system according to an exemplary
embodiment of
this disclosure, the detail representing the cable pulley system operation to
provide a
side-to-side alignment or movement of the miter saw mount member/top plate to
the
left; and FIG. 10C is a top view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 10A including
additional
detail of the cable pulley system according to an exemplary embodiment of this
disclosure, the detail representing the cable pulley system operation to
provide a side-
to-side alignment or movement of the miter saw mount member/top plate to the
right.
[0142] The saw
slide device 1000 includes an adjustment mechanism that utilizes
a cable and pulley system to linearly move the sliding plate 1002. Initially,
it is noted
that saw slide device 1000 includes components which are similar to and
operate in
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substantially the same manner as previously described saw slide devices of the
present disclosure. These components include but are not necessarily limited
to a
sliding plate 1002 with an upper surface 1004 and a lower surface 1014 and a
base
frame 1010 including side sections 1012A, 1012B, 1012C and 1012D.
[0143] The
primary difference in saw slide device 1000 is that the adjustment
mechanism 1008 includes a cable pulley system which enables linear movement of
the sliding top plate 1002 in a direction along the flat plane defined by the
upper
surface 1004 of the sliding top plate. The cable pulley system includes a
shaft 1052
with a knob 1054 attached at one end such that the knob is accessible from
outside
the base frame 1010. A cable 1056 is operatively connected to the shaft 1052
in a
generally central location with respect to the base frame 1010. A first
section 1056A
of the cable 1056 extends toward side 1012C of the support frame 1010 and is
operatively mounted thereto via a block-pulley 1060. The first section 1056A
of cable
1056 ends at mounting point 1062 located on the bottom surface 1014 of the
sliding
top plate 1002. A second section 1056B of cable 1056 extends toward side 1012D
of
the support frame 1010 and is operatively mounted thereto via an adjustable
cable
tensioner 1066. The adjustable cable tensioner 1066 is configured to increase
or
decrease tension in the cable 1056 depending on whether more or less
sensitivity is
desired when moving the sliding top plate 1002 via shaft 1052 and knob 1054.
The
second section 1056B of cable 1056 ends at mounting point 1068 also located on
the
bottom surface 1014 of the sliding top plate 1002.
[0144] As best
seen in FIGS. 10B and 100, the operative connections between the
shaft 1052, cable 1056, block pulley 1060 and adjustable cable tensioner 1066
together provide for longitudinal, linear movement of the sliding top plate
1002 by
rotating the shaft 1052 and knob 1054.
[0145] Now
turning to FIGS. 11A ¨ 11B, FIG. 11A is an exploded assembly view of
a saw slide according to another exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure,
the saw slide including a linear actuator for side-to-side alignment of a
miter saw mount
member/top plate; and FIG. 11B is a side sectional view of the saw slide shown
in
FIG.11A, the side sectional view also showing 0-shaped base frame sections,
and Z-
shaped low friction slides/spacers operatively associated with the 0-shaped
base
frame sections for side-to-side alignment of a miter saw mount member/top
plate.
[0146] The saw
slide device 1100 includes an adjustment mechanism 1108 which
utilizes a linear actuator 1150 to move the sliding plate 1102. Initially, it
is noted that
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saw slide device 1100 includes components which are similar to and operate in
substantially the same manner as previously described saw slide devices of the
present disclosure. These components include but are not necessarily limited
to: a
sliding plate 1102 with upper and lower surfaces 1104 / 1114; a base frame
1110; Z-
shaped slide members 1119A / 1119B mounted to the bottom surface 1114 of the
sliding top plate; C-shaped sidewalls 1112A / 1112B of the base frame 1110;
flat low
friction slides 1118A/1118B, and, one or more L-brackets 1138A and 1138B
fastened
to sides 1112C and 1112D of the base frame 1110.
[0147] The
primary difference in saw slide device 1100 is that the adjustment
mechanism 1108 includes a linear actuator 1150 that enables linear movement of
the
sliding top plate 1102 in a direction along the flat plane defined by the
upper surface
1104 of the sliding top plate. The actuator has a fixed end 1152 mounted to
side 1112D
of the base frame 1110 and a rod end 1154 mounted to lower surface 1114 of the
sliding top plate 1102 such that a linear movement of the rod end of the
actuator in
one direction enables a linear movement of the sliding top plate in the same
direction.
An operator activation switch 1156 is also included to control movement of the
rod end
1154 of the actuator 1150. Various kinds of actuators known in the art may be
used
without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, including but not
limited to
electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic linear actuators.
[0148] According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component
material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
FIGS. 11A-11B; Example Lever/Handlebar Embodiment Primary Component
Material
Description/Dimension(s)
Ref. Material Description/Dimension(s)
Character
1102 26" x 16" x 1/4" Aluminum Plate
1112A 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
1112B 26" x 2" x 1/8" Aluminum Channel
1112C 153/4" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/8" Aluminum Angle
11120 153/4" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/8" Aluminum Angle
1118A 24"x 1"x 1/2" DELRIN Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8702K83
1118B 24"x 1"x 1/2" DELRIN Glides; MCMASTER-CARR 8702K83
1119A 24" Aluminum Z-Bar/Angle
1119B 24" Aluminum Z- Bar/Angle
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Components of the adjustment mechanism 1108
1150 12 Volt Linear Actuator with 6 inch stroke; FIRGELLI AUTOMATIONS FA-
240-2-12-6
1156 Momentary Rocker Switch
[0149] The
exemplary saw slide devices of the present disclosure may include a
number of additional or optional features which can generally be configured
for use
with many or all of the embodiments described herein, including saw slide
devices
100-1100 described above. These additional or optional features will now be
described
with reference to FIGS. 12-22.
[0150] Turning
now to FIGS. 12A-12E, FIG. 12A is a perspective view of a 3D
printed base frame suitable for use as a saw stand mount member; support
frame;
and base frame for a saw slide according to an exemplary embodiment of the
present
disclosure; FIG. 12B is a detailed top view of an example 3D printed corner
piece
operatively associated with the 3D printed base frame shown in FIG. 12A, FIG.
120 is
a detailed bottom view of an example 3D printed corner piece operatively
associated
with the 3D printed base frame shown in FIG. 12A, FIG. 12D is a detailed
perspective
view of an example 3D printed adjustment/alignment mechanism support block
(front
and rear) operatively associated with the 3D printed base frame shown in FIG.
12A,
and FIG. 12E is a perspective view of a saw slide and associated miter saw
mounted
to a saw slide which includes a 3D printed base frame as shown in FIG. 12A.
[0151] The base
frame 1210 shown can optionally be used as the base frame in
any of the previously described saw slide devices 100-1100. Best seen in FIG.
12A,
the base frame 1210 is built using cost-effective additive manufacturing or 3D
printing
processes known in the art. It is noted that injection molding could
alternatively be
used as a cost-effective manufacturing method for a base frame having a design
similar to base frame 1210. A plurality of individual pieces, such as those
illustrated in
FIGS. 12B-12D, can be manufactured first and subsequently assembled to form
the
final base frame product 1210. Exemplary individual pieces which are assembled
to
make the base frame 1210 include but are not limited to four corner pieces
1226A,
1226B, 1226C and 1226D configured to form an upper portion of the base frame,
four
corner pieces 1228A, 1228B, 1228C and 1228D configured to form an lower
portion
of the base frame, and two adjustment mechanism support blocks 1230A and 1230B
which are centrally arranged, longitudinally, on the base frame side sections,
i.e. front
and rear side sections. The adjustment mechanism support blocks 1230A and
1230B
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may be configured with an aperture 1232A and 1232B extending through both
sides
of the support blocks such that a rotatable shaft or gear shaft (not shown)
can be
supported thereon. However, such a configuration is non-limiting. Finally, the
base
frame 1210 includes one or more brackets 1234 fastened to sides 1212C and
1212D
of the base frame 1210. The L-brackets 1238A and 1238B are provided such that
the
entire saw slide device using the exemplary base frame 1210 can be mounted to
or
otherwise supported on an associated table or stand.
[0152] To show
additional details of the individual components of base frame 1210,
individual corner pieces 1226;1228 are illustrated in FIGS. 12B/120, and an
individual
adjustment mechanism support block 1230 is illustrated in FIG. 12D. Referring
to FIG.
12E, an exemplary base frame 1210 is pictured which has been manufactured
using
3D printing techniques. Similar to the base frame components of previously
described
saw slide devices 100-1100, base frame 1210 is generally positioned below a
sliding
plate 1202, and the sliding plate is movably attached to or otherwise
supported on the
base frame. Moreover, at least a portion of an adjustment mechanism 1208 is
mounted
to or otherwise supported within aperture 1232 of the adjustment mechanism
support
block 1230. Finally, the sliding plate 1202 and base frame 1210 are pictured
as
supporting an associated miter saw 1240 on the top surface 1204 of the sliding
plate,
the miter saw 1240 including a fence 1242, circular blade 1244, blade guard
1246 and
saw base 1248.
[0153] Turning
now to FIGS. 13-15, exemplary embodiments of a locking
mechanism 1320, 1420, and 1520, respectively, are shown which generally could
be
configured for use as a locking mechanism in any of the previously described
saw
slide devices 100-1100.
[0154] FIG. 13
is a side sectional view of a saw slide locking mechanism according
to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide locking mechanism
including an operator tightened drop-in fastener engaged with a base frame
section
track and an L-bracket operatively associated with the operator tightened drop-
in
fastener to prevent movement of the saw slide.
[0155] The
locking mechanism 1320 illustrated in FIG. 13 is configured to restrict
unintended movement of a sliding plate and is mounted to one side 1312 of a
base
frame 1310 having one or more mounting features 1316. The locking mechanism
1320
generally includes a rotatable knob 1322 configured to operatively engage a
threaded
end (not shown) of a drop-in fastener 1323. The opposite end of the drop-in
fastener
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1323 includes a flange 1325 which is configured to be received within mounting
channel 1316. When rotatable knob 1322 is rotated and engages the threaded end
of
fastener 1323, an L-shaped brace 1324 is caused to exert a clamping force
between
the sliding top plate 1302/drop-in guide rail/block 1326 and the base frame
1310,
thereby restricting movement of the sliding top plate relative to the frame.
[0156] FIG. 14
is a side sectional view of another saw slide locking mechanism
according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide locking
mechanism including an operator tightened top drop-in fastener engaged with a
base
frame section track to prevent movement of the saw slide.
[0157] Locking
mechanism 1420 operates in substantially the same manner as
locking mechanism 1320 described, except for a few key differences. First,
instead of
a knob, locking mechanism 1420 includes a turn lever 1422 configured to
operatively
engage a threaded end (not shown) of a drop-in guide rail or fastener 1423.
The
opposite end of the drop-in fastener 1423 includes a flange 1425 configured to
be
received within a mounting channel 1416 of the base frame 1410 which faces the
bottom surface 1414 of the sliding plate 1402. When the turn lever 1422 is
rotated, the
threaded end of fastener 1423 is engaged and the fastener begins moving
upward.
Continued turning causes the lever 1422 and flange 1425 to exert a clamping
force
between the sliding top plate 1402 and the base frame 1410, thereby
restricting
movement of the sliding top plate relative to the frame.
[0158] FIGS.
15A and 15B show a third exemplary embodiment of a locking
mechanism 1520 which is configured to restrict unintended movement of sliding
plate
1502. The locking mechanism 1520 is mounted to one side 1512 of a base frame
1510
which includes a C-shaped sidewall 1512. The locking mechanism 1520 generally
includes a bar lever 1522 with a first end accessible from outside base frame
1510. A
slot 1529 formed on side 1512 of the base frame 1510 permits the bar lever
1522 to
pivot up and down with respect to the sidewall 1516. The opposite end of the
bar lever
1522 is pivotally attached to a friction drum 1524 at pivot point 1525. The
friction drum
1524 is supported within the C-shaped sidewall 1516 by a stationary support
block
1526 and is configured to rotate about a fixed axis defined by pivot point
1525 when
the bar lever 1522 pivots up or down (see FIG. 15B). A surface feature 1528
formed
on the friction drum 1524 is configured to frictionally engage at least a
portion of the
bottom surface 1514 of the sliding plate 1502 when the bar lever 1522 is
pivoted fully
downward. Optionally, the surface feature 1528 is configured to frictionally
engage an
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L-shaped guide rail 1530 mounted to the bottom surface 1514 of the sliding
plate 1502.
As shown in FIG. 15B, the surface feature 1528 is an increased diameter
portion of
the drum 1524.The frictional engagement of the surface feature 1528 with the
sliding
plate 1502 acts to prevent unintended movement of the sliding top plate
relative to the
base frame 1510.
[0159] FIG. 16
is a detail side sectional view of a rack and pinion gear arrangement
which uses a chuck as a locking mechanism 1620 which is configured to restrict
unintended movement of sliding plate 1602. In particular, the locking
mechanism 1620
is configured as a chuck 1624 which restricts movement of the sliding plate
1602 by
acting on the adjustment mechanism 1608. The adjustment mechanism 1608 shown
in FIG. 16 has at least one gear rack 1650 built-in or otherwise mounted to
the bottom
of the sliding plate 1602 and is operatively engaged with an associated pinion
gear
1652. The pinion gear 1652 is fixed on gear shaft 1654 at a location
corresponding to
the installation location of the gear rack 1650. The gear rack 1650 and pinion
gear
1652 operate in a substantially similar manner as previously described gear
rack and
pinion gears. The chuck 1624 of the locking mechanism 1620 is mounted on the
gear
shaft 1654 adjacent one side of the base frame or C-shaped sidewall 1612.
Additionally, the chuck 1624 is generally disposed on the shaft 1654 at a
location
between the C-shaped sidewall 1612 and optional knob 1656. The optional knob
1656
is fixed to one end of the shaft 1654 and permits easy rotation of the shaft
and pinion
gear 1652. The chuck 1624 includes one or more jaws 1626 configured to
frictionally
engage at least a portion of the C-shaped sidewall 1612. Although not seen in
FIG.
16, jaws 1626 are typically arranged in a radially symmetrical pattern around
the
circumference of the chuck 1624. The jaws 1626 advance toward and frictionally
engage the C-shaped sidewall 1612 upon rotation of the chuck 1626 in one
direction
and move away from the C-shaped sidewall upon rotation of the chuck in the
opposite
direction, as is known in the art. The jaws 1626 can optionally be tightened
or loosened
with a chuck key (not shown) or by hand force alone. The frictional engagement
of the
one or more jaws 1626 of the chuck 1624 with the C-shaped sidewall 1612 acts
to
prevent unintended movement of the gear shaft 1654, thereby also preventing
movement of the sliding top plate 1602.
[0160] FIG. 17
is a detail side sectional view of a saw slide rack and pinion gear
arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw
slide
base frame including a C-shaped sidewall front section.
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[0161] With
reference now to FIG. 17, the adjustment mechanism 1708 includes a
specific rack and pinion gear arrangement which could generally be configured
for use
as the adjustment mechanism in any of the previously described saw slide
devices
which utilize a rack and pinion gear, including but not limited to saw slide
devices 100,
200, and 300. Alternatively, adjustment mechanism 1708 could be used in place
of the
adjustment mechanisms in any of the previously described saw slide devices
which
utilize a C-shaped sidewall on the sliding plate or base frame, including but
not limited
to saw slide devices 400, 700, and 1100.
[0162] The
adjustment mechanism 1708 shown in FIG. 17 has at least one gear
rack 1750 built-in or otherwise mounted to a C-shaped wrap-around sidewall
1703
which is operatively connected to the sliding top plate 1702. More
particularly, the
gear rack 1750 is fixed to the upper leg of C-shaped sliding top plate
sidewall 1713
and is operatively engaged with an associated pinion gear 1752. The pinion
gear 1752
is fixed on a gear shaft 1754 and operatively connected or mounted to base
frame
1710 which includes a C-shaped side section 1712. The pinion gear location
corresponds to the installation location of the gear rack 1750 to provide an
operative
engagement of the pinion gear 1752 and gear rack 1750. The gear rack 1750 and
pinion gear 1752 operate in a substantially similar manner as previously
described
rack and pinion gears. However, the specific arrangement of gear rack 1750 and
pinion gear 1752 relative to the sliding top plate 1702 C-shaped sidewall 1703
provides
for a compact, space-saving adjustment mechanism 1708 which may be desired for
smaller saw slide devices.
[0163] Turning
now to FIGS. 18-20, some exemplary but non-limiting techniques
for assembling one or more sides of a base frame 1810, 1910, and 2010 are
shown.
These assembly techniques can generally be applied to base frames 110, 210,
310,
410, 510, 610, 710, 810, 910, 1010 and 1110, in any of the previously
described saw
slide devices 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 and 1100.
[0164] FIG. 18
is a detail view of a base frame corner including a welded corner
joint, the base frame including two side sections of the base frame according
to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIG. 18, two side
components
1812A and 1812C of an exemplary base frame 1810 are shown. A welded joint 1813
is used to fix the two side components 1812A and 1812C together at a location
where
the two sides meet to substantially form a right angle.
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[0165] FIG. 19
is a detail view of a base frame corner including a welded gusset
plate corner joint, the base frame including two side sections of the base
frame
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in
FIG.
19, included are two side components 1912A and 1912C of an exemplary base
frame
1910. A right-angle gusset plate 1915 is also included which is fixed to each
side
component 1912A / 1912C along a respective weld joint 1913A / 1913B. As such,
the
gusset plate 1915 securely fixes the two side components 1912A and 1912C
together.
[0166] FIG. 20
is a detail view of a base frame corner including threaded fasteners
and threaded holes to provide a corner joint, the base frame including a C-
shaped side
section and a mating tongued side section of the base frame according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 20, included
are
two side components 2012A and 2012D of a base frame 2010 to be joined
together.
The first side component 2012A is a C-shaped wall having upper and lower legs
2016A / 2016B, respectively. The upper and lower legs 2016A / 2016B are
configured
to receive at least a portion of side component 2012D. The side component
2012D is
generally a solid piece of material having a protrusion 2017 formed on one
end. The
protrusion 2017 is sized to fit within the C-shaped wall 2012A between upper
and
lower legs 2016A / 2016B thereof. Protrusion 2017 also includes a mounting
face 2019
which abuts an inner surface of the C-shaped wall 2012A when fully inserted
therein.
One or more tapped holes 2021 drilled perpendicularly into the mounting face
2019
are configured to receive one or more threaded fasteners 2013 when the
protrusion
2017 is fit within the C-shaped wall 2012A. Once the one or more tap holes
2021 are
aligned with one or more corresponding apertures 2025 in the inner surface of
the C-
shaped wall 2012A, threaded fasteners 2013 are inserted through the apertures
and
into the tap holes such that the two side components 2012A and 2012D are
joined
together.
[0167] FIG. 21A
is a perspective view of a saw mount adapter bracket according
to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; FIG. 21B is a front view of a
saw slide
according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide
including saw
mount adapter brackets as shown in FIG. 21A to mount a miter saw to the saw
slide;
and FIG. 21C is an overhead view of an exemplary arrangement of multiple saw
mount
adapter brackets as shown in FIG. 21A, where the arrangement corresponds to a
footprint of a miter saw base mounted to the saw mount adapter plates.
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[0168] Now
referring to FIGS. 21A-210, the one or more saw mount brackets 2134
can generally be used with any of the previously described saw slide devices
100,
200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 and 1100. As discussed herein,
saw
mount brackets are typically installed, if desired, on the upper surface of
the sliding
plates so that an associated saw can be securely mounted thereto.
[0169]
Similarly, the one or more saw mount brackets 2134 shown in FIGS. 21A-
210 are also configured to be installed on the upper surface 2104 of sliding
plate 2102
to provide a secure mounting location for the associated saw, the sliding
plate
associated with a sliding device including an adjustment mechanism 2108, and a
base
frame 2110 including a front side section 2112A. The saw mount brackets 2134
each
include a base plate 2137, base frame mounting slot 2136 and saw mounting stud
2141 welded to the base plate 2137. More particularly, four saw mount brackets
2134A, 2134B, 2134C and 2134D are installed on the upper surface 2104 using
fasteners 2135 which extend up through lower surface 2114 and above the upper
surface of the sliding plate 2102 such that slots 2136A, 2136B, 2136C and
2136D
formed on base plates 2137A, 2137B, 2137C and 2137D of each saw mount bracket
can receive a threaded end of one of the fasteners. A nut and/or washer is
then
installed on the threaded end of each fastener 2135 to secure each base plate
2137A,
2137B, 2137C and 2137D of saw mount brackets 2134A, 2134B, 2134C and 2134D
to the upper surface 2104 of the sliding plate 2102.
[0170] The base plates 2137A, 2137B, 2137C and 2137D are mounted to the
sliding plate 2102 in an arrangement corresponding to the shape of the
footprint 2138
defined by the base 2148 of associated miter saw 2140. The base plates 2137A,
2137B, 2137C and 2137D of each saw mount bracket 2134A, 2134B, 2134C and
2134D each have a stud 2141A, 2141B, 2141C and 2141D welded thereto such that
a threaded end of each stud is positioned above the base plates. The threaded
end of
each stud 2141A, 2141B, 2141C and 2141D can then be positioned at an
appropriate
location one the associated miter saw base 2148. A nut and/or washer is then
installed
on the threaded end of each stud 2141A, 2141B, 2141C and 2141D to secure the
base 2148 and associated miter saw 2140 to the base plates 2137A, 2137B, 2137C
and 2137D of saw mount brackets 2134A, 2134B, 2134C and 2134D.
[0171] In some
particular embodiments, the base plates 2137A, 2137B, 2137C and
2137D of saw mount brackets 2134A, 2134B, 2134C and 2134D have a thickness T
of only about 1/4 inch. Accordingly, use of the exemplary saw mount brackets
2134A,
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2134B, 2134C and 2134D illustrated in FIGS. 21A-210 in a saw slide device made
in
accordance with the present disclosure will reduce the overall assembly height
by
about 3/4 inch compared to other saw slide devices described herein. Finally,
the
sliding plate 2102 and base frame 2110 are pictured as supporting an
associated miter
saw 2140 on the top surface 2104 of the sliding plate, the miter saw 2140
including a
fence 2142, circular blade 2144, blade guard 2146 and saw base 2148.
[0172]
Referring now to FIGS. 22-27, exemplary non-limiting embodiments will now
be discussed related to various systems and/or assemblies which may
incorporate a
saw slide device made in accordance with the present disclosure.
[0173] FIG. 22A
is a perspective view of a saw slide according to an exemplary
embodiment of this disclosure, the saw slide including height adjustable legs
adapted
to provide a tabletop/ bench top stand-alone saw slide without the use of a
saw stand;
and FIG. 22B is a perspective view of the saw slide shown in FIG. 22A
including a
sliding compound miter saw supported and attached to the saw slide.
[0174] FIG. 23A
is a perspective view of a combination saw slide and saw stand
assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
combination
including a saw slide fixed to the saw stand using saw stand brackets; and
FIG. 23B
is a perspective view of the combination saw slide and saw stand assembly
shown in
FIG. 23A including a sliding compound miter saw supported and attached to the
saw
slide; and FIG. 230 is a side sectional view of the combination miter saw, saw
slide
and saw stand assembly shown in FIG. 23A including details of the saw slide
mounted
to the saw stand brackets.
[0175] FIG. 24A
is a front view of a combination sliding compound miter saw, saw
slide and saw stand assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of this
disclosure, the saw slide recessed and mounted between the saw stand brackets,
thereby reducing the height of the saw slide and sliding compound miter saw
above
the saw stand track/base height and associated workpiece supports (not shown);
and
FIG. 24B is a detail view of a saw slide base frame side mount bracket as
shown in
FIG. 24A.
[0176] FIG 25A
is a perspective assembly view of a combination saw slide and saw
stand assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
combination including a saw slide fixed to the saw stand using saw stand
brackets
which are movably attached to a crossmember rail; and FIG 25B is a side
sectional
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view of the combination saw slide and saw stand assembly shown in FIG 25A a
including details of the saw slide mounted to the saw stand brackets.
[0177] FIG 26
is a perspective view of another combination saw slide and saw
stand assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
combination including a saw slide fixed to the saw stand using saw stand
brackets
which are movably attached to a cross member rail.
[0178] FIG 27A
is a perspective view of another combination saw slide and saw
stand assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
combination including the saw slide fixed directly to C-shaped mounting
rails/brackets
normally used to accommodate a plurality of distinct miter saw mounting
configuration;
and FIG 27B is a side sectional view of the combination saw slide and saw
stand
assembly shown in FIG. 27A including details of the saw slide mounted to the
saw
stand mounting rails.
[0179]
Referring first to FIGS. 22A and 22B, a saw slide device 2200 and an
associated miter saw 2201 are pictured. The saw slide device 2200 is generally
configured as a stand-alone accessory which is not specially adapted for any
particular
type or brand of miter saw. Similarly, the saw slide device 2200 is not
specially adapted
for any particular type or brand of saw table or stand. Rather, the saw slide
device
2200 is configured with adjustable components such that the saw slide device
can be
used with a wide variety of miter saws and/or tables and stands. For example,
as
described in greater detail in the embodiments discussed above, adjustable
braces
2234, i.e. saw mount adapter brackets, are utilized so that use of the saw
slide device
2200 is not restricted to miter saws having bases of a specific size or
geometry.
Furthermore, one or more height-adjustable leg elements 2211 installed on the
base
frame 2210 allow the saw slide device 2200 to be used on top of any suitable
surface
which can safely support the both the saw slide device and associated miter
saw 2201
mounted thereon. In addition, the saw slide device 2200 includes a sliding top
plate
2202, and adjustment mechanism 2208.
[0180] In
addition, it should be understood that saw slide devices in accordance
with the present disclosure are not required to include adjustable elements
like
elements 2211 / 2234 of device 2200 to be considered a universal accessory
type
device. Rather, a device's inclusion or exclusion of adjustable elements is
only a factor
to consider. Accordingly, when configured in the manner pictured in FIGS. 22A-
22B
and as discussed above, the saw slide devices of the present disclosure are
not
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required to be incorporated with any other system or assembly (i.e., specific
miter saw
having a particular base or a specific saw stand or table). Moreover, any of
the saw
slide device embodiments discussed above can be provided as a stand-alone
device
like device 2200.
[0181] On the
other hand, it also further contemplated the exemplary saw slide
devices 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 and 1100 disclosed
herein
can optionally be provided as an incorporated component belonging to a larger
system
or assembly. For example, although not illustrated by FIGS. 22A-22B, the
associated
miter saw 2201 could alternatively be provided with a base which incorporates
the saw
slide device 2200 in such a manner that both devices are included as part of a
single,
inseparable unit. Moreover, and discussed in further detail below, FIGS. 23A-
230,
24A-24B, 25A-25B, 26, 27A and 27B illustrate additional examples where a saw
slide
device made in accordance with the present disclosure is combined with an
associated
saw table as part of a single device.
[0182] Turning
now to FIGS. 23A, 23B and 230, a saw slide device 2300, an
associated miter saw 2301, and an associated table or stand 2385 are pictured,
the
saw slide device 2300 including a sliding top plate 2302, a base frame 2310
and
adjustment mechanism 2308, and a locking member 2320. Similar to saw slide
device
2200 discussed above with reference to FIGS. 22A and 22B, device 2300 is not
specially adapted for any particular type or brand of miter saw. That is, saw
slide
device 2300 is generally configured with one or more features which can
optionally be
utilized to support a wide variety of saws like associated miter saw 2301.
However,
contrary to device 2200, saw slide device 2300 is generally not configured as
a stand-
alone accessory, but rather is specially adapted for use with associated stand
2385
using fasteners 2311 to mount the saw slide base frame 2310 to saw stand
brackets
2387A and 2387B.
[0183] For
example, the associated saw stand 2385 includes a base 2382, left legs
2390A and 2390B, right legs 2391A and 2391B, and a track 2386 defined at least
partially by channels and guides that have a specific geometry and arrangement
with
respect to one another. As such, the saw slide device 2300 is provided with
brackets
2387A and 2387B having engagement features which permit the slide device to be
mounted on and movable along track 2386 of associated stand 2385. Moreover,
associated saw stand 2385 also includes a pair of rollers 2388A and 2388B
which
help to support a workpiece at an appropriate height or level which ensures
that the
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saw slide device 2300 can be safely used when cutting a workpiece with the
associated miter saw 2301. Likewise, brackets 2387A and 2387B are also
generally
configured at an appropriate height or level which ensures safe use of the saw
slide
device 2300 in conjunction with the associated miter saw 2301, support rollers
2388A
and 2388B, and any other component of the associated saw stand 2385.
Accordingly,
when configured in the manner illustrated in FIGS. 23A, 23B and 230 and as
discussed above, the saw slide devices of the present disclosure are intended
to be
incorporated as part of another system or assembly like the associated saw
stand
2385.
[0184] To
further illustrate and describe the operation of a saw slide device as
described herein, some user operational details are now provided with
reference to
FIG. 23A and 23B. Specifically, the saw slide use case where a user crosscuts
a
workpiece (not shown) which extends longitudinally between workpiece support
rollers
2388A and 2388B, the workpiece also optionally/partially supported by miter
saw base
table top surfaces 2303A and 2303B, and the workpiece side/edge surface pushed
up
against miter saw fences 2342A and 2342B. The top surface height of the
workpiece
support rollers 2388A and 2388B from the floor is adjusted to be horizontally
aligned
with miter saw base table top surfaces 2303A and 2303B, where the workpiece
load
supported by the miter saw base table top surfaces 2303A and 2303B is
minimized, if
necessary, depending on the workpiece weight, to enable the saw slide device
to
"slide" the lateral position of the miter saw left or right while the
workpiece remains
stationary and primarily supported by the workpiece support rollers 2388A and
2388B.
During this lateral positioning operation, the miter saw base top surfaces
2303A and
2303B slide along the bottom/underside surface of the stationary workpiece
while the
saw slide and miter saw mounted thereto are laterally positioned left or right
to align
the miter saw blade with a desired crosscut position relative to the
workpiece. The
"slide" operation described enables the accurate cutting of especially heavy
and/or
cumbersome workpieces with minimal effort because an operator is not required
to
jockey the workpiece into the final cutting position. In other words,
initially an operator
manually places the workpiece on the saw stand and miter saw combination at an
approximate location within the travel length of the saw slide, for example 2-
6 inches,
of the workpiece cutmark. Then, the operator adjusts the lateral position of
the miter
saw, by adjusting the lateral position of the saw slide relative to the
stationary
workpiece, to align the blade to make a cut along the cutmark.
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[0185] In
addition, it is to be understood that the saw slide device described herein
also enables a series of parallel crosscuts to be cut into the workpiece while
the
workpiece remains stationary and primarily supported by the saw stand mounts,
thereby providing a manner to cut, for example, a grove in a timber which is
mated
with a tongue in another timber. The groove is cut with a series of parallel
crosscuts
to cut a groove with a width greater than the saw blade thickness. The saw
slide
laterally positions the miter saw at the series of parallel crosscut locations
using, for
example, a rack and pinion or other operator controlled alignment mechanism as
previously described. In other word, the disclosed saw slide device provides a
manner
to mill joints in work pieces of a variety of materials, which remain
stationary relative
to the movement of the saw slide device and miter saw attached thereto.
[0186] Turning
now to FIGS. 24A and 24B, a saw slide device 2400, an associated
miter saw 2401, and an associated table or stand 2485 are illustrated. The saw
slide
device 2400 includes a base frame 2410, sliding top plate 2402 and adjustment
mechanism 2408. Similar to saw slide devices 2200 and 2300 discussed above
with
reference to FIGS. 22A-22B and 23A-230, device 2400 is not specially adapted
for
any particular type or brand of miter saw. That is, saw slide device 2400 is
generally
configured with one or more features which can optionally be utilized to
support a wide
variety of saws like associated miter saw 2401. However, contrary to device
2200, saw
slide device 2400 is also generally not configured as a stand-alone accessory,
but
rather is specially adapted for use with associated stand 2485. For example,
the
associated saw stand 2485 includes a base 2482, left leg 2490, right leg 2491,
saw
mount brackets 2487A and 2487B and a track 2486 defined at least partially by
channels and guides that have a specific geometry and arrangement with respect
to
one another. A side mount bracket arrangement 2438A and 2438B integrated with
the
saw slide device base frame or formed on or otherwise provided with the saw
stand is
configured to provide a low mounting position for the saw slide device 2400
relative to
the associated saw stand 2485. As shown, the saw slide is mounted to bracket
2438A
using fastener 2411A and bracket 2438A is mounted to saw stand mount 2487A
using
fastener 2492A. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the
saw
slide device 2400 includes a sled component having corresponding engagement
features which ensure that the low mounting position of the side mount bracket
arrangement is maintained when the sled is mounted thereto. Accordingly, when
configured in the manner illustrated in FIGS. 24A and 24B and as discussed
above,
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the saw slide devices of the present disclosure are incorporated as part of
another
system or assembly like the associated saw stand device 2485.
[0187]
Moreover, it is not intended that the present disclosure be limited by
specific
features of a system or assembly which incorporates a saw slide device as
described
herein. Rather, the illustrations of FIG. 23A-230 and 24A-24B are intended to
show
that any of the exemplary saw slide devices 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700,
800,
900, 1000 and 1100 disclosed herein can optionally be configured for use with
or
otherwise provided in a specific system or assembly such as saw stand 2385 or
saw
stand 2485.
[0188] Turning
now to FIG 25A and FIG 25B, another saw slide device 2500 and
an associated table or stand 2585 are illustrated. The saw slide device 2500
includes
a base frame 2510, sliding top plate 2502, locking member 2520 and adjustment
mechanism 2508. Similar to saw slide devices 2200, 2300 and 2400 discussed
above
with reference to FIGS. 22A-22B, 23A-230 and FIGS 24A-24B device 2500 is not
specially adapted for any particular type or brand of miter saw. That is, saw
slide
device 2500 is generally configured with one or more features which can
optionally be
utilized to support a wide variety of saws like associated miter saw 2401
shown in FIG
24A. However, contrary to device 2200, saw slide device 2400 is also generally
not
configured as a stand-alone accessory, but rather is specially adapted for use
with
associated stand 2585. For example, the associated saw stand 2585 includes a
base
2582, left legs 2590A and 2590B, right legs 2591A and 2591B, saw mount
brackets
2587A and 2587B,a track 2586 and workpiece support rollers 2588A and 2588B. A
side mount bracket arrangement 2538 integrated with the saw slide device base
frame
2510 or formed on or otherwise provided with the saw stand is configured to
mount
the saw slide device 2400 on the associated saw stand 2485. As shown, the saw
slide
is mounted to brackets 2538 and brackets 2538 are mounted to saw stand mount
brackets 2587A and 2587B using fasteners 2511.
[0189] Turning
now to FIG. 26, another saw slide device 2600 and an associated
table or stand 2685 are illustrated. The saw slide device 2600 includes a base
frame
2610, sliding top plate 2602, locking member 2620 and adjustment mechanism
2608.
Similar to saw slide devices 2200, 2300, 2400 and 2500 discussed above with
reference to FIGS. 22A-22B, 23A-230, FIGS 24A-24B and FIGS 25A-23B, device
2600 is not specially adapted for any particular type or brand of miter saw.
That is,
saw slide device 2600 is generally configured with one or more features which
can
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optionally be utilized to support a wide variety of saws like associated miter
saw 2401
shown in FIG 24A. However, contrary to device 2200, saw slide device 2600 is
also
generally not configured as a stand-alone accessory, but rather is specially
adapted
for use with associated stand 2685. For example, the associated saw stand 2685
includes a base 2682, left legs 2690A and 2690B, right legs 2691A and 2691B,
saw
mount brackets 2687A and 2687B, a track or cross member rail 2686 and
workpiece
support rollers 2688A and 2688B. A side mount bracket arrangement 2638
integrated
with the saw slide device base frame 2610 or formed on or otherwise provided
with
the saw stand is configured to mount the saw slide device 2600 on the
associated saw
stand 2685.
[0190]
Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments including, but not limited to
the following:
[0191] [Al] A
saw slide device for an associated miter saw comprising: a top
plate having a lower surface and an upper surface, the upper surface of the
top
plate being configured to support and attach the associated miter saw; a top
plate
adjustment mechanism operably connected to the lower surface of the top plate,
the top plate adjustment mechanism being configured to move the top plate and
associated miter saw supported and attached thereon linearly along a plane
defined by the upper surface of the top plate; and, a base frame positioned
under
the top plate, the top plate being movably attached to the base frame, the top
plate adjustment mechanism being supported on at least a portion of the base
frame, and the base frame having a fixed position relative to the top plate.
[0192] [A2] The
saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes at least
one gear rack, pinion gear, and associated gear shaft disposed under the lower
surface of the top plate, the at least one pinion gear being fixed on the
associated gear
shaft and operatively engaged with the at least one gear rack.
[0193] [A3] The
saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [A2], further comprising: a knob disposed on the gear shaft at a
position
accessible from outside the base frame.
[0194] [A4] The
saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [A2], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes a bevel
gear
assembly.
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[0195] [A5] The
saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [A4], wherein the at least one gear rack and pinion gear enables
linear
movement of the top plate in a first direction and the bevel gear assembly
enables
linear movement of the top plate in a second direction, the first direction
associated
with movement along a first axis and the second direction associated with
movement
along a second axis offset 45-135 degrees from the first axis.
[0196] [A6] The
saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes a worm
wheel,
a worm screw operatively engaged with the worm wheel, and a linkage connected
to
the worm wheel and the top plate.
[0197] [A7] The
saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [A6], further comprising: a rotatable handle with a gear, the
rotatable handle
being accessible from outside the base frame and the gear being operatively
engaged
with the worm screw such that rotation of the handle enables linear movement
of the
top plate along the plane defined by the upper surface of the top plate.
[0198] [A8] The
saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes a worm
wheel,
a worm screw operatively engaged with the worm wheel, a shaft having one end
connected to the worm wheel, and a knob attached to an opposite end of the
shaft at
a position accessible from outside the base frame.
[0199] [A9] The
saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes a scissor
jack
attached to the base frame and to the lower surface of the top plate.
[0200] [A10]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [A9], further comprising: a shaft operatively connected to the
scissor jack
and one end of the shaft disposed at a position accessible from outside the
base frame
such that movement of the shaft in one direction enables linear movement of
the top
plate in the same direction.
[0201] [All]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes a
handlebar
having one end pivotally attached to the lower surface of the top plate and an
opposite
end of the handlebar is disposed at a position accessible from outside the
base frame.
[0202] [Al2]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [A11], further comprising: a slot formed in the handlebar and a stud
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mounted to the lower surface of the top plate on one end and an opposite end
of the
stud disposed in the slot such that movement of the handlebar in one direction
enables
linear movement of the top plate in the same direction.
[0203] [A13]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al2], further comprising: a slot formed on the base frame which
receives
the opposite end of the handlebar and permits movement of the handlebar back
and
forth within the slot.
[0204] [A14]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [A11], further comprising: a pivot arm pivotally attached to the
handlebar
and to the bottom surface of the top plate.
[0205] [A15]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes a shaft, a
cable
operatively engaged with the shaft, a first pulley block attached to one side
of the base
frame, and a second pulley block attached to an opposite side of the base
frame.
[0206] [A16]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [A15], wherein a first section of the cable engages the first pulley
block and
is attached to the lower surface of the top plate and a second section of the
cable
engages the second pulley block and is attached to the lower surface of the
top plate
such that rotation of the shaft enables a linear movement of the top plate.
[0207] [A17]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes an
actuator
having a fixed end mounted to one side of the base frame and a rod end mounted
to
the lower surface of the top plate such that linear movement of the rod end of
the
actuator in one direction enables linear movement of the top plate in the same
direction.
[0208] [A18]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], further comprising: at least one low friction spacer disposed
between
the top plate and the base frame.
[0209] [A19]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], further comprising: one or more braces attached on the upper
surface
of the top plate such that the associated saw can be mounted thereto.
[0210] [A20]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], further comprising: one or more fastening members attached on
the
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base frame such that the saw slide device is mountable on one or more of an
associated saw stand, associated saw bench and associated saw table.
[0211] [A21]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], further comprising: one or more adjustable legs attached on a
lower
surface of the base frame to support the saw slide device on top of one or
more of an
associated saw stand and associated saw table.
[0212] [A22]
The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [Al], further comprising: a locking member mounted on the base frame
and
configured to engage the top plate and prevent unintended movement of the top
plate
and the associated miter saw.
[0213] [B1] A
miter saw assembly comprising: a miter saw with a base; a sliding
top plate with a lower surface and an upper surface, the base of the miter saw
being
mounted to the upper surface of the sliding top plate; a top plate adjustment
mechanism operably connected to the lower surface of the sliding top plate,
the top
plate adjustment mechanism being configured to move the sliding top plate and
miter
saw linearly along a plane defined by the upper surface of the sliding top
plate; and a
frame which movably supports the lower surface of the sliding top plate and
which
supports at least a portion of the top plate adjustment mechanism, the frame
having a
fixed position relative to the sliding top plate.
[0214] [B2] The
miter saw assembly according to paragraph [B1], wherein the top
plate adjustment mechanism includes at least one gear rack, pinion gear, and
associated gear shaft disposed under the lower surface of the sliding top
plate, the at
least one pinion gear being fixed on the associated gear shaft and operatively
engaged
with the at least one gear rack.
[0215] [B3] The
miter saw assembly according to paragraph [B1], further
comprising: one or more braces attached on the upper surface of the sliding
top plate
such that the miter saw can be mounted thereto, and one or more fastening
members
attached on the base frame such that the miter saw assembly is mountable on
one or
more of an associated saw stand, associated saw bench and associated saw
table.
[0216] [B4] The
miter saw assembly according to paragraph [B1], further
comprising: a locking member mounted on the base frame and configured to
engage
the sliding top plate and prevent unintended movement of the sliding top plate
and the
miter saw attached to the sliding top plate.
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[0217] [Cl] A
saw stand assembly for an associated miter saw comprising: a saw
stand; a sliding top plate with a lower surface and an upper surface, the
upper surface
of the sliding top plate being configured to support the associated miter saw;
a top
plate adjustment mechanism operably connected to the lower surface of the
sliding
top plate, the top plate adjustment mechanism being configured to move the
sliding
top plate and associated miter saw linearly along a plane defined by the upper
surface
of the sliding top plate; and, a frame mounted to the saw stand which movably
supports
the sliding top plate above the frame and which at least a partially supports
the top
plate adjustment mechanism, the frame having a fixed position on the saw stand
relative to the sliding top plate.
[0218] [02] The
saw stand assembly for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [01], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes at least
one
gear rack, pinion gear, and associated gear shaft disposed under the lower
surface of
the sliding top plate, the at least one pinion gear being fixed on the
associated gear
shaft and operatively engaged with the at least one gear rack.
[0219] [03] The
saw stand assembly for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [01], further comprising: one or more braces attached on the upper
surface
of the sliding top plate such that the associated saw can be mounted thereto,
and one
or more fastening members attached on the base frame such that the base frame
is
mountable on the saw stand.
[0220] [04] The
saw stand assembly for an associated miter saw according to
paragraph [01], further comprising: a locking member mounted on the base frame
and
configured to engage the sliding top plate and prevent unintended movement of
the
sliding top plate and the associated miter saw.
[0221] [D1] A
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand comprising: a miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount
member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount
member
adapted to operatively attach and fix an associated miter saw to the top
surface, the
associated miter saw including a work piece table, a circular saw blade
oriented to
crosscut a work piece supported by the work piece table; and a work piece
fence
extending along an axis perpendicular to a zero degree crosscut alignment axis
of the
associated miter saw circular saw blade; a saw stand mount member, the saw
stand
mount member operatively supporting the miter saw mount member and the saw
stand
mount member adapted to operatively attach and fix the saw stand mount member
to
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at least one associated saw stand rail, the at least one associated saw stand
rail
extending along a longitudinal axis parallel to the associated miter saw work
piece
fence and perpendicular to the zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the
associated
miter saw circular saw blade; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment
mechanism, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively
connected to the miter saw mount member and the saw stand mount member, the
miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw mount member
from
a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the saw
stand mount
member operatively attached and fixed to the at least one associated saw stand
rail
to laterally align the associated miter saw and circular saw blade along an
axis parallel
to the at least one associated saw stand rail longitudinal axis.
[0222] [D2] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D1], wherein the miter saw mount
member is a substantially flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum,
metal,
wood, plastic and composite material.
[0223] [D3] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D1], wherein the miter saw mount
member includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface to the
bottom
surface to operatively attach and fix the associated miter saw to the miter
saw mount
member.
[0224] [D4] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D1], wherein the miter saw mount
member includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top
surface,
the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and fix a plurality of miter
saw bases
to the miter saw mount member top surface.
[0225] [D5] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D1], wherein the saw stand mount
member includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively attach and fix
the saw
stand mount member to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0226] [D6] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D1], wherein the saw stand mount
member includes a plurality of brackets to operatively attach and fix the saw
stand
mount member to at least one independent bracket moveable, attachable and
fixable
to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
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[0227] [D7] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D1], wherein the saw stand mount
member includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively attach and fix
the saw
stand mount member to at least one independent bracket moveable, attachable
and
fixable to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0228] [D8] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D1], further comprising: a
locking
member operatively associated with fixing in place the miter saw mount member
to
the saw stand mount member to prevent movement of the miter saw mount member
relative to the saw stand mount member with the operator controlled miter saw
alignment mechanism.
[0229] [D9] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D1], wherein the operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack, pinion gear and
associated pinion gear shaft, the at least one gear rack mounted to the miter
saw
mount member bottom surface and extending along an axis parallel to the
associated
miter saw work piece fence axis and perpendicular to the zero degree crosscut
orientation of the associated miter saw circular saw blade, the at least one
pinion gear
operatively fixed to the saw stand mounting member, attached to the associated
pinion
gear, and rotatably engaged within the at least one gear rack to linearly
traverse the
miter saw mount member from the first location to the second location relative
to the
fixed location of the saw stand mount member operatively attached and fixed to
the at
least one associated saw stand rail to laterally align the associated miter
saw and
circular saw blade along the axis parallel to the at least one associated saw
stand rail
longitudinal axis.
[0230] [D10]
The traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter
saw and miter saw stand according to paragraph [D9], wherein the gear rack,
pinion
gear and associated pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of metal,
aluminum,
steel, plastic, rubber and ceramic.
[0231] [El] A
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw comprising: a miter saw stand
including a base
and at least one saw stand rail including at least one moveable and fixable
bracket to
attach the adjustable miter saw table; and the traversing miter saw table
including a
miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount member including a top surface and
a
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bottom surface, the miter saw mount member adapted to operatively attach and
fix an
associated miter saw to the top surface, the associated miter saw including a
work
piece table, a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a work piece supported
by the
work piece table; and a work piece fence extending along an axis perpendicular
to the
zero degree crosscut orientation of the associated miter saw circular saw
blade; a saw
stand mount member, the saw stand mount member operatively supporting the
miter
saw mount member and the saw stand mount member adapted to operatively attach
and fix the saw stand mount member to the at least one associated saw stand
rail, the
at least one associated saw stand rail extending along a longitudinal axis
parallel to
the associated miter saw work piece fence and perpendicular to a zero degree
crosscut alignment axis of the associated miter saw circular saw blade; and an
operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled
miter saw
alignment mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member and
the
saw stand mount member, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing
the
miter saw mount member from a first location to a second location relative to
a fixed
location of the saw stand mount member operatively attached and fixed to the
at least
one associated saw stand rail to laterally align the associated miter saw and
circular
saw blade along an axis parallel to the at least one associated saw stand rail
longitudinal axis.
[0232] [E2] The
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E1], wherein
the miter
saw mount member is a substantially flat plate made of one or more of steel,
aluminum, metal, wood, plastic and composite material.
[0233] [E3] The
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E1], wherein
the miter
saw mount member includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface
to the
bottom surface to operatively attach and fix the associated miter saw to the
miter saw
mount member.
[0234] [E4] The
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E1], wherein
the miter
saw mount member includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to
the
top surface, the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and fix a
plurality of
miter saw bases to the miter saw mount member top surface.
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[0235] [E5] The
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [El], wherein
the saw
stand mount member includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively
attach and
fix the saw stand mount member to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0236] [E6] The
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [El], wherein
the saw
stand mount member includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively
attach and
fix the saw stand mount member to a at least one independent bracket moveable,
attachable and fixable to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0237] [E7] The
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [El], wherein
the saw
stand mount member includes a plurality of brackets to operatively attach and
fix the
saw stand mount member to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0238] [E8] The
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [El], further
comprising: a locking member operatively associated with fixing in place the
miter saw
mount member to the saw stand mount member to prevent movement of the miter
saw
mount member relative to the saw stand mount member with the operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism.
[0239] [E9] The
traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [El], wherein
the
operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear
rack,
pinion gear and associated pinion gear shaft, the at least one gear rack
mounted to
the miter saw mount member bottom surface and extending along an axis parallel
to
the associated miter saw work piece fence axis and perpendicular to the zero
degree
crosscut orientation of the associated miter saw circular saw blade, the at
least one
pinion gear operatively fixed to the saw stand mounting member, attached to
the
associated pinion gear, and rotatably engaged within the at least one gear
rack to
linearly traverse the miter saw mount member from the first location to the
second
location relative to the fixed location of the saw stand mount member
operatively
attached and fixed to the at least one saw stand rail to laterally align the
associated
miter saw and circular saw blade along the axis parallel to the at least one
saw stand
rail longitudinal axis.
[E10] The traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination
operatively
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associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E9], wherein the gear
rack, pinion
gear and associated pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of metal,
aluminum,
steel, plastic, rubber and ceramic.
[0240] [Fl] A
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand comprising: a miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount
member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount
member
adapted to operatively attach and fix an associated miter saw to the top
surface, the
associated miter saw including a work piece table, a circular saw blade
oriented to
crosscut a work piece supported by the work piece table; and a work piece
fence
extending along an axis perpendicular to a zero degree crosscut alignment axis
of the
associated miter saw circular saw blade; a saw stand mount member, the saw
stand
mount member operatively supporting the miter saw mount member and the saw
stand
mount member adapted to operatively attach and fix the saw stand mount member
to
at least one associated saw stand rail, the at least one associated saw stand
rail
extending along a longitudinal axis parallel to the associated miter saw work
piece
fence and perpendicular to the zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the
associated
miter saw circular saw blade; a first operator controlled miter saw alignment
mechanism, the first operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism
operatively
connected to the miter saw mount member and the saw stand mount member, the
first
miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw mount member
from
a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the saw
stand mount
member operatively attached and fixed to the at least one associated saw stand
rail
to laterally align the associated miter saw and circular saw blade along an
axis parallel
to the at least one associated saw stand rail longitudinal axis; and a second
operator
controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the second operator controlled miter
saw
alignment mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member and
the
saw stand mount member, the second miter saw alignment mechanism linearly
traversing the miter saw mount member from a first location to a second
location
relative to a fixed location of the saw stand mount member operatively
attached and
fixed to the at least one associated saw stand rail to align the associated
miter saw
and circular saw blade along an axis perpendicular to the at least one
associated saw
stand rail longitudinal axis.
[0241] [F2] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F1], wherein the miter saw mount
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member is a substantially flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum,
metal,
wood, plastic and composite material.
[0242] [F3] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F1], wherein the miter saw mount
member includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface to the
bottom
surface to operatively attach and fix the associated miter saw to the miter
saw mount
member.
[0243] [F4] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F1], wherein the miter saw mount
member includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top
surface,
the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and fix a plurality of miter
saw bases
to the miter saw mount member top surface.
[0244] [F5] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F1], wherein the saw stand mount
member includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively attach and fix
the saw
stand mount member to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0245] [F6] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F1], wherein the saw stand mount
member includes a plurality of brackets to operatively attach and fix the saw
stand
mount member to at least one independent bracket moveable, attachable and
fixable
to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0246] [F7] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F1], wherein the saw stand mount
member includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively attach and fix
the saw
stand mount member to at least one independent bracket moveable, attachable
and
fixable to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0247] [F8] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F1], further comprising: at least
one
locking member operatively associated with fixing in place the miter saw mount
member to the saw stand mount member to prevent movement of the miter saw
mount
member relative to the saw stand mount member with the first operator
controlled miter
saw alignment mechanism and second operator controlled miter saw alignment
mechanism.
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[0248] [F9] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F1], wherein the first operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack, pinion gear and
associated pinion gear shaft, the at least one gear rack mounted to the miter
saw
mount member bottom surface and extending along an axis parallel to the
associated
miter saw work piece fence axis and perpendicular to the zero degree crosscut
orientation of the associated miter saw circular saw blade, the at least one
pinion gear
operatively fixed to the saw stand mounting member, attached to the associated
pinion
gear, and rotatably engaged within the at least one gear rack to linearly
traverse the
miter saw mount member from the first location to the second location relative
to the
fixed location of the saw stand mount member operatively attached and fixed to
the at
least one associated saw stand rail to laterally align the associated miter
saw and
circular saw blade along the axis parallel to the at least one associated saw
stand rail
longitudinal axis.
[0249] [F10]
The traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter
saw and miter saw stand according to paragraph [F9], wherein the gear rack,
pinion
gear and associated pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of metal,
aluminum,
steel, plastic, rubber and ceramic.
[0250] [G1] A
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand comprising: a miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount
member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount
member
adapted to operatively attach and fix an associated miter saw to the top
surface, the
associated miter saw including a work piece table, a circular saw blade
oriented to
crosscut a work piece supported by the work piece table; and a work piece
fence
extending along an axis perpendicular to a zero degree crosscut alignment axis
of the
associated miter saw circular saw blade; a miter saw mount member support
frame,
the miter saw mount member support frame operatively supporting the miter saw
mount member and the miter saw mount member support frame adapted to
operatively attach and fix the miter saw mount member support frame to an
operator
controlled rotating platform operatively attached and fixed to at least one
associated
saw stand rail, the at least one associated saw stand rail extending along a
longitudinal
axis parallel to the associated miter saw work piece fence and perpendicular
to the
zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the associated miter saw circular saw
blade
with the rotating platform aligned at a rotation angle of substantially zero
degrees; an
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operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled
miter saw
alignment mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member and
the
miter saw mount member support frame, the miter saw alignment mechanism
linearly
traversing the miter saw mount member from a first location to a second
location
relative to a fixed location of the miter saw mount member support frame; and
an
operator controlled miter saw rotating platform alignment mechanism, the
operator
controlled miter rotating platform alignment mechanism operatively connected
to the
rotating platform to rotate the miter saw mount member and miter saw mount
member
support frame from a first angular position to a second angular position to
angularly
align the associated miter saw and circular saw blade about a rotational axis
of the
rotating platform.
[0251] [G2] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph 61, wherein the miter saw mount
member
is a substantially flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum, metal,
wood,
plastic and composite material.
[0252] [G3] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [G1], wherein the miter saw mount
member includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface to the
bottom
surface to operatively attach and fix the associated miter saw to the miter
saw mount
member.
[0253] [G4] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [G1], wherein the miter saw mount
member includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top
surface,
the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and fix a plurality of miter
saw bases
to the miter saw mount member top surface.
[0254] [G5] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [G1], wherein the traversing miter
saw
table includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively attach and fix
the traversing
miter saw table to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0255] [G6] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [G1], wherein the traversing miter
saw
table includes a plurality of brackets to operatively attach and fix the
traversing miter
saw table to at least one independent bracket moveable, attachable and fixable
to the
at least one associated saw stand rail.
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[0256] [G7] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [G1], wherein the traversing miter
saw
table includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively attach and fix
the traversing
miter saw table to at least one independent bracket moveable, attachable and
fixable
to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0257] [G8] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [G1], further comprising: at least
one
locking member operatively associated with fixing in place the traversing
miter saw
table to prevent movement of the traversing miter saw table relative to the at
least one
associated saw stand rail with the operator controlled miter saw alignment
mechanism
and operator controlled miter saw rotating platform alignment mechanism.
[0258] [G9] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [G1], wherein the operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one him gear rack, pinion gear
and
associated pinion gear shaft, the at least one gear rack mounted to the miter
saw
mount member bottom surface and extending along an axis parallel to the
associated
miter saw work piece fence axis and perpendicular to the zero degree crosscut
orientation of the associated miter saw circular saw blade, the at least one
pinion gear
operatively fixed to the miter saw mount member support frame, attached to the
associated pinion gear, and rotatably engaged within the at least one gear
rack to
linearly traverse the miter saw mount member from the first location to the
second
location relative to the fixed location of the miter saw mount member support
frame
attached and fixed to the rotating platform operatively attached and fixed to
the at least
one associated saw stand rail.
[0259] [G10]
The traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter
saw and miter saw stand according to paragraph [G9], wherein the gear rack,
pinion
gear and associated pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of metal,
aluminum,
steel, plastic, rubber and ceramic.
[0260] [H1] A
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand comprising: a miter saw mount member, the miter saw mount
member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount
member
adapted to operatively attach and fix an associated miter saw to the top
surface, the
associated miter saw including a work piece table, a circular saw blade
oriented to
crosscut a work piece supported by the work piece table; and a work piece
fence
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extending along an axis perpendicular to a zero degree crosscut alignment axis
of the
associated miter saw circular saw blade; a miter saw mount member support
frame,
the miter saw mount member support frame operatively supporting the miter saw
mount member and the miter saw mount member support frame adapted to
operatively attach and fix the miter saw mount member support frame to an
operator
controlled rotating platform operatively attached and fixed to at least one
associated
saw stand rail, the at least one associated saw stand rail extending along a
longitudinal
axis parallel to the associated miter saw work piece fence and perpendicular
to the
zero degree crosscut alignment axis of the associated miter saw circular saw
blade
with the rotating platform aligned at a rotation angle of substantially zero
degrees; a
first operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the first operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount
member and the miter saw mount member support frame, the first miter saw
alignment
mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw mount member along a first axis
from a
first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the miter
saw mount
member support frame; a second operator controlled miter saw alignment
mechanism,
the second operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively
connected
to the miter saw mount member and the miter saw mount member support frame,
the
second miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw mount
member along a second axis from a first location to a second location relative
to a
fixed location of the miter saw mount member support frame the second axis
offset an
angle of 45 degrees to 135 degrees from the first axis; and an operator
controlled miter
saw rotating platform alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter
rotating
platform alignment mechanism operatively connected to the rotating platform to
rotate
the miter saw mount member and miter saw mount member support frame from a
first
angular position to a second angular position to angularly align the
associated miter
saw and circular saw blade about a rotational axis of the rotating platform.
[0261] [H2] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H1], wherein the miter saw mount
member is a substantially flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum,
metal,
wood, plastic and composite material.
[0262] [H3] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H1], wherein the miter saw mount
member includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface to the
bottom
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surface to operatively attach and fix the associated miter saw to the miter
saw mount
member.
[0263] [H4] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H1], wherein the miter saw mount
member includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top
surface,
the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and fix a plurality of miter
saw bases
to the miter saw mount member top surface.
[0264] [H5] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H1], wherein the traversing miter
saw
table includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively attach and fix
the traversing
miter saw table to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0265] [H6] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H1], wherein the traversing miter
saw
table includes a plurality of brackets to operatively attach and fix the
traversing miter
saw table to at least one independent bracket moveable, attachable and fixable
to the
at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0266] [H7] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H1], wherein the traversing miter
saw
table includes a plurality of slotted brackets to operatively attach and fix
the traversing
miter saw table to at least one independent bracket moveable, attachable and
fixable
to the at least one associated saw stand rail.
[0267] [H8] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H1], further comprising: at least
one
locking member operatively associated with fixing in place the traversing
miter saw
table to prevent movement of the traversing miter saw table relative to the at
least one
associated saw stand rail with the first and second operator controlled miter
saw
alignment mechanisms and operator controlled miter saw rotating platform
alignment
mechanism.
[0268] [H9] The
traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter saw
and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H1], wherein the first operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack, pinion gear and
associated pinion gear shaft, the at least one rack gear mounted to the miter
saw
mount member bottom surface and extending along an axis parallel to the
associated
miter saw work piece fence axis and perpendicular to the zero degree crosscut
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orientation of the associated miter saw circular saw blade, the at least one
pinion gear
operatively fixed to the miter saw mount member support frame, attached to the
associated pinion gear, and rotatably engaged within the at least one gear
rack to
linearly traverse the miter saw mount member from the first location to the
second
location relative to the fixed location of the miter saw mount member support
frame
attached and fixed to the rotating platform operatively attached and fixed to
the at least
one associated saw stand rail.
[0269] [H10]
The traversing miter saw table operatively associated with a miter
saw and miter saw stand according to paragraph [H9], wherein gear rack, pinion
gear
and associated pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of metal, aluminum,
steel,
plastic, rubber and ceramic.
[0270] [101] A
traversing miter saw table, a miter saw and a miter saw stand
combination comprising: the miter saw including a workpiece table, a circular
saw
blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on the workpiece table; and
a
workpiece fence including a left workpiece fence portion and a right workpiece
fence
portion, the left workpiece fence portion and right workpiece fence portion
both
extending along a workpiece fence longitudinal axis perpendicular to a zero
degree
crosscut alignment axis of the circular saw blade of the miter saw; the miter
saw stand
including a base, a first workpiece support, a second workpiece support and at
least
one saw stand rail, the at least one saw stand rail including at least one saw
stand
rail bracket which is moveable and fixable along a saw stand rail longitudinal
axis of
the at least one saw stand rail, and the traversing miter saw table including:
a miter
saw mount member, the miter saw mount member including a top surface and a
bottom surface, the miter saw mount member adapted to operatively attach and
fix the
miter saw to the top surface of the miter saw mount member; a saw stand mount
member, the saw stand mount member operatively supporting the miter saw mount
member and the saw stand mount member adapted to operatively attach and fix
the
saw stand mount member to the at least one saw stand rail bracket of the miter
saw
stand; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator
controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the miter
saw
mount member and the saw stand mount member, the miter saw alignment
mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw mount member and the miter saw
from a
first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the saw
stand mount
member, the saw stand mount member attached and fixed to the at least one saw
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stand rail bracket and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism
moving
the miter saw along a traversing axis parallel to the saw stand rail
longitudinal axis;
wherein the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism includes at
least one
gear rack, at least one pinion gear and a pinion gear shaft, the at least one
gear rack
mounted to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount member and extending
along
a miter saw mount member longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece
fence
longitudinal axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the
saw stand
mounting member, the at least one pinion gear attached to the pinion gear
shaft, and
the at least one pinion gear rotatably engaged with the at least one gear rack
to move
the miter saw along the traversing axis parallel to the stand rail
longitudinal axis.
[0271] [102]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [101], wherein the miter saw mount member
is a
flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum, metal, wood, plastic and
composite
material.
[0272] [103]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [101], wherein the miter saw mount member
includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface to the bottom
surface to
operatively attach and fix the miter saw to the miter saw mount member.
[0273] [104]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [101], wherein the miter saw mount member
includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top surface
of the
miter saw mount member, the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and
fix a
plurality of miter saw bases to the top surface of the miter saw mount member.
[0274] [105] The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw
stand
combination according to paragraph [101], wherein the saw stand mount member
includes a plurality of saw stand mount member brackets to operatively attach
and fix
the saw stand mount member to the at least one saw stand rail bracket.
[0275] [106]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [101], further comprising: a locking member
operatively associated with the traversing miter saw table, the locking member
fixing
in place the miter saw mount member to the saw stand mount member to prevent
movement of the miter saw mount member relative to the saw stand mount member
with the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism.
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[0276] [107]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [101], wherein the gear rack, the pinion
gear and
the pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of metal, aluminum, steel,
plastic, rubber
and ceramic.
[0277] [108] A
traversing miter saw table, a miter saw and a miter saw stand
combination comprising: the miter saw including a workpiece table, a circular
saw
blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on the workpiece table; and
a
workpiece fence including a left workpiece fence portion and a right workpiece
fence
portion, the left workpiece fence portion and right workpiece fence portion
both
extending along a workpiece fence longitudinal axis perpendicular to a zero
degree
crosscut alignment axis of the circular saw blade of the miter saw; the miter
saw stand
including a base, a first workpiece support, a second workpiece support and at
least
one saw stand rail, the at least one saw stand rail including at least one saw
stand
rail bracket which is moveable and fixable along a saw stand rail longitudinal
axis of
the at least one saw stand rail, and
[0278] the
traversing miter saw table including: a miter saw mount member, the
miter saw mount member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter
saw
mount member adapted to operatively attach and fix the miter saw to the top
surface
of the miter saw mount member; a saw stand mount member, the saw stand mount
member operatively supporting the miter saw mount member and the saw stand
mount
member adapted to operatively attach and fix the saw stand mount member to the
at
least one saw stand rail bracket of the miter saw stand; and an operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter saw alignment
mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member and the saw
stand
mount member, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter
saw
mount member and the miter saw from a first location to a second location
relative to
a fixed location of the saw stand mount member, the saw stand mount member
attached and fixed to the at least one saw stand rail bracket and the operator
controlled
miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw and along a traversing axis
parallel to the saw stand rail longitudinal axis; wherein the operator
controlled miter
saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack, at least one pinion
gear
and a pinion gear shaft, the at least one gear rack mounted to the bottom
surface of
the miter saw mount member and extending along a miter saw mount member
longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence longitudinal axis
of the miter
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saw, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the saw stand mounting member, the
at least
one pinion gear attached to the pinion gear shaft, and the at least one pinion
gear
rotatably engaged with the at least one gear rack to move the miter saw along
the
traversing axis parallel to the stand rail longitudinal axis, and wherein the
traversing
miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand combination includes
the first
workpiece support, the second workpiece support and the workpiece table having
respective upper-most workpiece supporting surfaces aligned on a horizontal
plane.
[0279] [109]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [108], wherein the miter saw mount member
is a
flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum, metal, wood, plastic and
composite
material.
[0280] [110]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [108], wherein the miter saw mount member
includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface to the bottom
surface to
operatively attach and fix miter saw to the miter saw mount member.
[0281] [111]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [108], wherein the miter saw mount member
includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top surface
of the
miter saw mount member, the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and
fix a
plurality of miter saw bases to the top surface of the miter saw mount member.
[0282] [112]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [108], wherein the saw stand mount member
includes a plurality of saw stand mount member brackets to operatively attach
and fix
the saw stand mount member to the at least one saw stand rail bracket.
[0283] [113]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [108], further comprising: a locking member
operatively associated with the traversing miter saw table, the locking member
fixing
in place the miter saw mount member to the saw stand mount member to prevent
movement of the miter saw mount member relative to the saw stand mount member
with the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism.
[0284] [114]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [108], wherein the gear rack, the pinion
gear and
the pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of metal, aluminum, steel,
plastic, rubber
and ceramic.
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[0285] [G01] A
traversing miter saw table, a miter saw and a miter saw stand
combination comprising: the miter saw including a workpiece table, a circular
saw
blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on the workpiece table, and
a
workpiece fence including a left workpiece fence portion and a right workpiece
fence
portion, the left workpiece fence portion and right workpiece fence portion
both
extending along a workpiece fence longitudinal axis perpendicular to a zero
degree
crosscut alignment axis of the circular saw blade of the miter saw; the miter
saw stand
including a base, a first workpiece support, a second workpiece support and at
least
one saw stand rail, the at least one saw stand rail including at least one saw
stand rail
bracket which is moveable and fixable along a saw stand rail longitudinal axis
of the
at least one saw stand rail; and
the traversing miter saw table including: a miter saw mount member, the miter
saw
mount member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount
member adapted to operatively attach and fix the miter saw to the top surface
of the
miter saw mount member; a saw stand mount member, the saw stand mount member
operatively supporting the miter saw mount member, the saw stand mount member
adapted to operatively attach and fix the saw stand mount member to the at
least one
saw stand rail bracket of the miter saw stand, and the saw stand mount member
including a frame member with a front surface mounting channel and a top
surface
mounting channel, the front surface mounting channel adapted to receive a
flanged
fastener and the top surface mounting channel adapted to receive a flanged
drop-in
guide operatively connected to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount
member;
an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled
miter
saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member
and
the saw stand mount member, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly
traversing
the miter saw mount member and the miter saw from a first location to a second
location relative to a fixed location of the saw stand mount member, the saw
stand
mount member attached and fixed to the at least one saw stand rail bracket,
and the
operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw along a
traversing axis parallel to the saw stand rail longitudinal axis, wherein the
operator
controlled miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack, at
least
one pinion gear and a pinion gear shaft, the at least one gear rack mounted to
the
bottom surface of the miter saw mount member and extending along a miter saw
mount member longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence
longitudinal
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axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the saw stand
mount
member, the at least one pinion gear attached to the pinion gear shaft, and
the at least
one pinion gear rotatably engaged with the at least one gear rack to move the
miter
saw along the traversing axis parallel to the stand rail longitudinal axis;
and an operator
controlled locking mechanism operatively associated with the traversing miter
saw
table, the operator controlled locking mechanism including an operator
controlled
rotatable handle operatively connected to the flanged fastener received within
the front
surface mounting channel of the frame member, and a brace attaching the miter
saw
mount member to the flanged fastener, the locking mechanism fixing in place
the miter
saw mount member to the saw stand mount member by rotating the rotatable
handle
to clamp the flanged fastener and front surface mounting channel to prevent
movement of the miter saw mount member relative to the saw stand mount member
with the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism.
[0286] [G02]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G01], wherein the miter saw mount member
is a
flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum, metal, wood, plastic and
composite
material.
[0287] [G03]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G01], wherein the miter saw mount member
includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface to the bottom
surface to
operatively attach and fix the miter saw to the miter saw mount member.
[0288] [G04]
The traversing miter saw table the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G01], wherein the miter saw mount member
includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top surface
of the
miter saw mount member, the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and
fix a
plurality of miter saw bases to the top surface of the miter saw mount member.
[0289] [G05]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G01], wherein the saw stand mount member
includes a plurality of saw stand mount member brackets to operatively attach
and fix
the saw stand mount member to the at least one saw stand rail bracket.
[0290] [G06]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G01], wherein the at least one gear rack,
the at
least one pinion gear and the pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of
metal,
aluminum, steel, plastic, rubber and ceramic.
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[0291] [G07] A
traversing miter saw table, a miter saw and a miter saw stand
combination comprising: the miter saw including a workpiece table, a circular
saw
blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on the workpiece table, and
a
workpiece fence including a left workpiece fence portion and a right workpiece
fence
portion, the left workpiece fence portion and right workpiece fence portion
both
extending along a workpiece fence longitudinal axis perpendicular to a zero
degree
crosscut alignment axis of the circular saw blade of the miter saw; the miter
saw stand
including a base, a first workpiece support, a second workpiece support and at
least
one saw stand rail, the at least one saw stand rail including at least one saw
stand rail
bracket which is moveable and fixable along a saw stand rail longitudinal axis
of the
at least one saw stand rail; and
the traversing miter saw table including: a miter saw mount member, the miter
saw
mount member including a top surface and a bottom surface, the miter saw mount
member adapted to operatively attach and fix the miter saw to the top surface
of the
miter saw mount member; a saw stand mount member, the saw stand mount member
operatively supporting the miter saw mount member, the saw stand mount member
adapted to operatively attach and fix the saw stand mount member to the at
least one
saw stand rail bracket of the miter saw stand, and the saw stand mount member
including a frame member with a front surface mounting channel and a top
surface
mounting channel, the front surface mounting channel adapted to receive a
flanged
fastener and the top surface mounting channel adapted to receive a flanged
drop-in
guide operatively connected to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount
member;
an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled
miter
saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the miter saw mount member
and
the saw stand mount member, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly
traversing
the miter saw mount member and the miter saw from a first location to a second
location relative to a fixed location of the saw stand mount member, the saw
stand
mount member attached and fixed to the at least one saw stand rail bracket,
and the
operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw along a
traversing axis parallel to the saw stand rail longitudinal axis, wherein the
operator
controlled miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack, at
least
one pinion gear and a pinion gear shaft, the at least one gear rack mounted to
the
bottom surface of the miter saw mount member and extending along a miter saw
mount member longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence
longitudinal
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axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the saw stand
mount
member, the at least one pinion gear attached to the pinion gear shaft, and
the at least
one pinion gear rotatably engaged with the at least one gear rack to move the
miter
saw along the traversing axis parallel to the stand rail longitudinal axis,
and wherein
the traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination
includes the first workpiece support, the second workpiece support and the
workpiece
table having respective upper-most workpiece supporting surfaces aligned on a
horizontal plane; and an operator controlled locking mechanism operatively
associated with the traversing miter saw table, the operator controlled
locking
mechanism including an operator controlled rotatable handle operatively
connected to
the flanged fastener received within the front surface mounting channel of the
frame
member, and a brace attaching the miter saw mount member to the flanged
fastener,
the locking mechanism fixing in place the miter saw mount member to the saw
stand
mount member by rotating the rotatable handle to clamp the flanged fastener
and front
surface mounting channel to prevent movement of the miter saw mount member
relative to the saw stand mount member with the operator controlled miter saw
alignment mechanism.
[0292] [G08]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G07], wherein the miter saw mount member
is a
flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum, metal, wood, plastic and
composite
material.
[0293] [G09]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G07], wherein the miter saw mount member
includes a plurality of slots extending from the top surface to the bottom
surface to
operatively attach and fix the miter saw to the miter saw mount member.
[0294] [G10]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G07], wherein the miter saw mount member
includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top surface
of the
miter saw mount member, the miter saw mounting bracket adapted to attach and
fix a
plurality of miter saw bases to the top surface of the miter saw mount member.
[0295] [G11]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G07], wherein the saw stand mount member
includes a plurality of saw stand mount member brackets to operatively attach
and fix
the saw stand mount member to the at least one saw stand rail bracket.
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[0296] [G12]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G07], further comprising: a locking member
operatively associated with the traversing miter saw table, the locking member
fixing
in place the miter saw mount member to the saw stand mount member to prevent
movement of the miter saw mount member relative to the saw stand mount member
with the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism.
[0297] [G13]
The traversing miter saw table, the miter saw and the miter saw stand
combination according to paragraph [G07], wherein the at least one gear rack,
the at
least one pinion gear and the pinion gear shaft are made of one or more of
metal,
aluminum, steel, plastic, rubber and ceramic.
[0298] Included below is a REFERENCE NUMERAL/CHARACTER TABLE to aid
the reader in understanding this disclosure. This table provides nonlimiting
reference
numeral/character descriptions which provide additional and/or supplemental
descriptions of the respective reference numerals/characters shown in the
accompanying drawings and described in the detailed description section of
this
disclosure.
[0299] REFERENCE NUMERAL/CHARACTER TABLE
FIGS. 1A-1D
100 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
102 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
length of miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
width of miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
104 top surface; upper surface
106 fastening features; slots
108 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
110 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
112 side sections of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base
frame
112A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame
112B second side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame
112C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame
1120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame
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114 bottom/lower surface of miter saw mount member; plate; adapter
plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
116 mounting features
118 low friction slides / spacers
118A first low friction slide / spacer
118B second low friction slide / spacer
120 locking member; locking mechanism
122 locking member/mechanism rotatable knob
124 L-shaped brace
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 108
150 gear rack
152 pinion gear
153 gear rack fastener
154 pinion gear shaft
X rotational axis of the gear shaft
154A first end of pinion gear shaft
154B second end of pinion gear shaft
156 knob; knurled knob; pinion gear shaft rotator
158 shaft bearing
160 gear rack teeth
162 pinion gear teeth
FIGS. 2A-2D
200 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
202 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
204 top surface; upper surface
206 fastening features; slots
208 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
210 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
212 side sections of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base
frame
212A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
212B second side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (rear)
212C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
2120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (right)
214 bottom/lower surface of miter saw mount member; plate; adapter
plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
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216 mounting features
220 locking member; locking mechanism
222 locking member/mechanism rotatable knob
224 L-shaped brace of locking member/mechanism
226 drop-in fasteners or guide rails; drop-in T-slot nuts; T-slot nuts;
T-slot bolts;
228 flange
230 flat
232 fasteners; pins
234 adjustable brace; adjustable bracket member
236 adjustable brace channel; adjustable bracket channel
238 brackets; L-brackets
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 208
250A first gear rack; first dual gear rack
250B second gear rack; second dual gear rack
252A first pinion gear; first dual pinion gear
252B second pinion gear; second dual pinion gear
253 gear rack fastener
254 pinion gear shaft
256 knob; knurled knob; pinion gear shaft rotator
258 pinion gear shaft bearing
258A first pinion gear shaft bearing
258B second pinion gear shaft bearing
FIGS. 3-11: specific exemplary embodiments of the adjustment/alignment
mechanism
FIGS. 3A-3C
300 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
302 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
length of miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
width of miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
LGD longitudinal distance of travel (side-to-side)
LTD lateral distance of travel (front-to-rear)
304 top surface; upper surface
306 fastening features; slots
308 longitudinal adjustment mechanism; longitudinal alignment mechanism
(side-to-side)
310 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
312 side sections of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base
frame
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312A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
312B second side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (rear)
312C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
3120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (right)
314 bottom/lower surface of miter saw mount member; plate; adapter
plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
318 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (front-to-rear)
320A locking member; locking mechanism
320B locking member; locking mechanism
328 swivel platform assembly; rotating platform assembly
334 adjustable brace; adjustable bracket member
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 308 (side-to-side)
350A first gear rack; first dual gear rack
350B second gear rack; second dual gear rack
352A first pinion gear; first dual pinion gear
352B second pinion gear; second dual pinion gear
354 gear shaft
356 knob; knurled knob; pinion gear shaft rotator
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 318 (front-to-rear)
360A first gear rack; first dual gear rack
360B second gear rack; second dual gear rack
362A first pinion gear; first dual pinion gear
362B second pinion gear; second dual pinion gear
364 bevel and pinion gear shaft
365A first bevel gear
365B second bevel gear
366 knob; first bevel gear shaft rotator
369 first bevel gear shaft
Components of the swivel/rotating platform assembly 328
370 transfer plate
372 paddle mounted on top of ball bearing member
374 ball bearing member disposed on carriage mount
376 lower carriage mount
378A first friction/support block
378B second friction/support block
a swiveling/rotating angle range of the swivel/rotary platform
assembly
SSFSO side-to-side front swivel 0 degrees
SSFSLa side-to-side front swivel left a degrees
SSFSRa side-to-side front swivel right a degrees
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FRRSO front-to-rear rear swivel 0 degrees
FRRSLa front-to-rear rear swivel left a degrees
FRRSRa front-to-rear rear swivel right a degrees
FIGS. 4A-4C
400 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
402 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
LGD longitudinal distance of travel (side-to-side)
LLGD left longitudinal distance of travel (side-to-side)
RLGD right longitudinal distance of travel (side-to-side)
404 top surface; upper surface
408 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
410 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
412A side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base
frame
412B side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base
frame
414 bottom surface; lower surface
416 mounting features
418 low friction slides/spacers or friction reducing elements
418A low friction slide
418B low friction slide
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 408
450 worm gear drive
452 first gear
454 second gear
456 rotatable handle; crank handle
458 worm screw
460 worm wheel
462 linkage attached to worm wheel
462A first bar of the linkage
462B second bar of the linkage
464 fixed point where first bar 462 is attached to worm wheel 460
466 pivot point between first & second bars 462A / 462B
468 pivot point between second bar 462B and bottom surface of miter saw
mount member; plate;
adapter plate; sliding plate; upper plate; top plate
470 bracket; spacer; linkage anchor
FIG. 5
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500 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
502 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
504 top surface; upper surface
508 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
510 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
514 bottom surface; lower surface
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 508
550 wornn gear drive
552 worm screw fixed to the gear shaft
554 gear shaft
556 knob; knurled knob; gear shaft rotator
558 worm screw
560A worm gear drive mounting bracket
560B worm gear drive mounting bracket
563 Fastener
FIGS. 6A-6F
600 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
602 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
604 top surface; upper surface
608 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
610 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
614 bottom surface; lower surface
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 608
650 scissor-jack drive
654 shaft/threaded rod
656 knob; knurled knob; shaft/threaded rod rotator
656 slot formed on side of base frame ¨ permits shaft/threaded rod to
slide side-to-side
658 scissor-jack drive linkage
658A first bar linkage section/arm
658B second bar linkage section/arm
658C third bar linkage section/arm
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6580 fourth bar linkage section/arm
659 second scissor-jack drive linkage (FIG. 6F) operatively attached to
scissor-jack drive linkage
658
660 pivot connection point where first and second bar linkage
sections/arms are pivotally attached
662 L-bracket
664 fixed pivot connection point where first and third bar linkage
sections/arms are pivotally attached
666 fixed bracket
668 fixed pivot connection point where second and fourth bar linkage
sections/arms are pivotally
attached
670 pivot connection point where third and fourth bar linkage
sections/arms are pivotally attached
FIGS. 7A-7D
700 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
702 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate with "wrap-
around" design
703A first C-shaped wrap-around sidewall; front C-shaped wrap-around
sidewall
703B second C-shaped wrap-around sidewall; rear C-shaped wrap-around
sidewall
704 top surface; upper surface
708 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
710 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
711A height adjustable leg; saw stand/table/bench mounting fastener
711B height adjustable leg; saw stand/table/bench mounting fastener
711C height adjustable leg; saw stand/table/bench mounting fastener
7110 height adjustable leg; saw stand/table/bench mounting fastener
712 side sections of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base
frame
712A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
712B second side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (rear)
712C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
7120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (right)
714 bottom surface; lower surface
718A first low friction slide/spacer (front)
718B second low friction slide/spacer (rear)
719A first L-shaped low friction slide/spacer (front)
719B second L-shaped low friction slide/spacer (rear)
Components of the adjustment mechanism 708
750 lever; handlebar
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752 bolt; pin
754 fixed pivot connection point
756 grip; handle
758 slot formed on side of base frame ¨ permits lever/handlebar to slide
side-to-side
759 pivot arm (FIG. 7D) attached to lever/handlebar 750 (without slot)
760 slot
761 pivot arm connection point (FIG. 7D)
762 stud fixed to bottom surface of the miter saw mount member; plate;
adapter plate; sliding plate;
upper plate; top plate where free end thereof engages slot 760
763 bolt (FIG. 7D) fixed to bottom surface of miter saw mount member;
plate; adapter plate; sliding
plate; upper plate; top plate where free end of bolt pivotally connects to
pivot arm 759
780 bracket; base frame protrusion member; lever/handlebar rear support
bracket; lever/handlebar
pivot bracket; lever/handlebar pivot slider
FIGS. 8A-8B
800 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
802 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
808 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
810 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
812A C-shaped first side section of the saw stand mount member; support
frame; base frame (front)
812B C-shaped second side section of the saw stand mount member; support
frame; base frame
(rear)
812C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
8120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (right)
814 bottom surface; lower surface
818A first flat low friction slide/spacer (front)
818B second flat low friction slide/spacer (rear)
819A first Z-shaped low friction slide/spacer (front)
819B second Z-shaped low friction slide/spacer (rear)
838A saw stand mount L-bracket (left)
838B saw stand mount L-bracket (right)
850 lever; handlebar
852 bolt; pin
856 grip; handle
858 slot formed on side of base frame ¨ permits lever/handlebar to slide
side-to-side
860 Slot
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862 stud fixed to top surface of the miter saw mount member; adapter
plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate where free end thereof engages slot 860
880 bracket; base frame protrusion member; lever/handlebar rear support
bracket; lever/handlebar
pivot bracket; lever/handlebar pivot slider
FIG. 9
900 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
902 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
908 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
910 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
912A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
912B second side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (rear)
912C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
9120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (right)
918A first flat low friction slide/spacer (front)
918B second flat low friction slide/spacer (rear)
938A saw stand mount L-bracket (left)
938B saw stand mount L-bracket (right)
950 lever; handlebar
952 bolt; pin
958 slot/cutout formed on front side of base frame
960 Slot
962 stud fixed to top surface of the miter saw mount member; plate;
adapter plate; sliding plate;
upper plate; top plate where free end thereof engages slot 960
980 bracket; base frame protrusion member; lever/handlebar rear support
bracket; lever/handlebar
pivot bracket; lever/handlebar pivot slider
FIGS. 10A-10C
1000 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
1002 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
1004 top surface; upper surface
1008 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
1010 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
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1012A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
1012B second side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (rear)
1012C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
10120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (right)
1014 bottom surface; lower surface
Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 1008
1054 Shaft
1056 knob; knurled knob; shaft rotator
1058 cable
1058A first cable section
1058B second cable section
1060 first cable section block-pulley (left)
1062 first cable section end connection point on bottom surface 1014
where first section of cable
ends
1066 adjustable cable tensioner
1068 second cable section end connection point on bottom surface 1014
where second section of
cable ends
FIGS. 11A ¨ 11B
1100 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
1102 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
1104 top surface; upper surface
1108 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
1110 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
1112A C-shaped first side section of the saw stand mount member; support
frame; base frame (front)
1112B C-shaped second side section of the saw stand mount member; support
frame; base frame
(rear)
1112C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
11120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (right)
1114 bottom surface; lower surface
1118A first flat low friction slide/spacer (front)
1118B second flat low friction slide/spacer (rear)
1119A first Z-shaped low friction slide/spacer (front)
1119B second Z-shaped low friction slide/spacer (rear)
1138A saw stand mount L-bracket (left)
1138B saw stand mount L-bracket (right)
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Components of the adjustment/alignment mechanism 1108
1150 linear motion actuator
1152 fixed end of linear motion actuator
1154 linear motion actuator rod/cylinder
1156 control switch for linear motion actuator
FIGS. 12-20: additional or optional features for all embodiments
FIGS. 12A-12E
1202 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
1204 top surface; upper surface
1208 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
1210 3D printed saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table
mount frame; bench
mount frame
1226 four corner pieces forming an upper portion of a 3D printed saw
stand mount member; support
frame; base frame
1226A first upper corner piece (front-left)
1226B second upper corner piece (front-right)
1226C third upper corner piece (rear-left)
12260 fourth upper corner piece (rear-right)
1228 four corner pieces forming a lower portion of a 3D printed saw stand
mount member; support
frame; base frame
1228A first lower corner piece (front-left)
1228B second lower corner piece (front-right)
1228C third lower corner piece (rear-left)
12280 fourth lower corner piece (rear-right)
1230 adjustment/alignment mechanism support blocks
1230A adjustment/alignment mechanism first support block (front)
1230B adjustment mechanism second support block (rear)
1232 apertures; shaft/bearing retention holes
1232A front aperture; front shaft/bearing retention hole
1232B rear aperture; rear shaft/bearing retention hole
1238A saw stand mount brackets (left)
1238B saw stand mount brackets (right)
1240 miter saw; compound miter saw; sliding compound miter saw
1242 Fence
1244 circular blade
1246 blade guard
1248 base of miter saw; compound miter saw; sliding compound miter saw
FIGS. 13-15: exemplary embodiments of a locking member/mechanism
FIG. 13
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1302 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
1310 support frame; base frame; saw stand mount member; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
1312 side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base
frame
1316 mounting feature; mounting track; mounting T-channel; mounting
channel
1320 locking member; locking mechanism
1322 rotatable knob
1323 rotatable knob drop-in fastener/block
1324 L-shaped clamping brace/bracket
1325 rotatable knob drop-in fastener/block flange
1326 drop-in guide rail/block/fastener
FIG. 14
1402 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
1410 support frame; base frame; saw stand mount member; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
1414 bottom surface; lower surface
1416 mounting feature; mounting track; mounting T-channel; mounting
channel
1420 locking member; locking mechanism
1422 turn/locking lever
1423 drop-in guide rail/block/fastener
1425 drop-in guide rail/block/fastener flange
FIGS. 15A -15B
1502 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
1510 support frame; base frame; saw stand mount member; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
1512 C-shaped side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
1514 bottom surface; lower surface
1520 locking member; locking mechanism
1522 locking member/mechanism bar lever
1524 friction drum
1525 bar lever connection point to friction drum
1526 stationary support block for friction drum
1528 friction drum engagement surface
1530 L-shaped guide rail
FIG. 16
1602 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
1608 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
1612 C-shaped side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
1620 locking member; locking mechanism
1624 Chuck
1626 chuck jaws
1650 gear rack
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1652 pinion gear
1654 pinion gear shaft
1656 knob; knurled knob; pinion gear shaft rotator
FIG. 17
1702 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate with "wrap-
around" design
1703 C-shaped wrap-around sliding top plate sidewall; front C-shaped wrap-
around sliding top plate
sidewall
1708 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
1710 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
1712 C-shaped side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
1750 gear rack
1752 pinion gear
1754 pinion gear shaft
FIG. 18
1810 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame
1812A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
1812C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
1813 welded joint
FIG. 19
1910 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame
1912A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
1912C third side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (left)
1913A first welded joint
1913B second weld joint
1915 gusset plate
FIG. 20
2010 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame
2012A C-shaped first side section of the saw stand mount member; support
frame; base frame (front)
20120 fourth side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (right)
2013 threaded fasteners
2016A C-shaped first side section upper leg
2016B C-shaped first side section lower leg
2017 fourth side section protrusion
2019 protrusion mounting face
2021 threaded fastener holes
2025 C-shaped first side section fastening holes/apertures
FIGS. 21A-21C
2102 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
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2104 top surface; upper surface
2108 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
2110 support frame; base frame; saw stand mount member
2112A first side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame;
base frame (front)
2114 bottom surface; lower surface
2134 saw mount adapter brackets
2134A first saw mount adapter bracket
2134B second saw mount adapter bracket
2134C third saw mount adapter bracket
21340 fourth saw mount adapter bracket
2135 fastener; nut and bolt
2136 saw mount adapter bracket slots
2136A first saw mount adapter bracket slot
2136B second saw mount adapter bracket slot
2136C third saw mount adapter bracket slot
21360 fourth saw mount adapter bracket slot
2137 saw mount adapter bracket base plates
2137A first saw mount adapter bracket base plate
2137B second saw mount adapter bracket base plate
2137C third saw mount adapter bracket base plate
21370 fourth saw mount adapter bracket base plate
2138 saw footprint
2140 miter saw
2141 welded stud
2141A first saw mount adapter bracket welded stud
2141B second saw mount adapter bracket welded stud
2141C third saw mount adapter bracket welded stud
21410 fourth saw mount adapter bracket welded stud
2142 Fence
2144 circular saw blade
2146 blade guard
2148 miter saw base
Thickness
FIGS. 22-27: embodiments related to various systems and/or assemblies which
may incorporate a sliding saw
device
FIGS. 22A-22B: sliding saw device configured as a stand-alone device
2200 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
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traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
2201 miter saw
2202 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
2211 height adjustable legs
2208 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
2210 support frame; base frame; table/bench mount member
2234 saw mount adapter brackets
FIGS. 23A-23C
2300 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
2301 miter saw
2303A miter saw base workpiece support/table
2303B miter saw base workpiece support/table
2305 miter saw turntable
2342A miter saw fence
2342B miter saw fence
2302 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
2308 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
2310 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
2311 Fastener
2320 locking member; locking mechanism
2382 Base
2385 saw stand; saw table
2386 track
2387A saw stand bracket (left)
2387B saw stand bracket (right)
2388A workpiece support roller (left)
2388B workpiece support roller (right)
2390A saw stand leg (left)
2390B saw stand leg (left)
2391A saw stand leg (right)
2391B saw stand leg (right)
FIGS. 24A-24B
2400 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
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table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
2401 miter saw
2402 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
2408 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
2410 support frame; base frame; saw stand mount member
2411A fastener; bolt and nut
2438A Bracket
2438B Bracket
2482 Base
2485 saw stand; saw table
2486 Track
2487A saw stand bracket (left)
2487B saw stand bracket (right)
2490 saw stand leg (left)
2491 saw stand leg (right)
2492A fastener; bolt and nut
FIGS. 25A-25B
2500 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
2502 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
2508 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
2510 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
2511 Fastener
2520 locking member; locking mechanism
2538 Bracket
2582 Base
2585 saw stand; saw table
2586 track
2587A saw stand bracket (left)
2587B saw stand bracket (right)
2588A workpiece support roller (left)
2588B workpiece support roller (right)
2590A saw stand leg (left)
2590B saw stand leg (left)
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2591A saw stand leg (right)
2591B saw stand leg (right)
FIG. 26
2600 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
2602 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
2608 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
2610 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
2620 locking member; locking mechanism
2638 Bracket
2682 Base
2685 saw stand; saw table
2686 track
2687A saw stand bracket (left)
2687B saw stand bracket (right)
2688A workpiece support roller (left)
2688B workpiece support roller (right)
2690A saw stand leg (left)
2690B saw stand leg (left)
2691A saw stand leg (right)
2691B saw stand leg (right)
FIGS. 27A-27B
2700 saw slide; saw slide device; adjustable saw device; alignable saw
device; miter saw table;
adjustable miter saw table; alignable miter saw table; traversing miter saw
table; adjustable tool
table; alignable tool table; traversing tool table; adjustable worktable;
alignable worktable;
traversing worktable; saw platform; adjustable saw platform; alignable saw
platform; traversing
tool platform; sliding saw device
2702 miter saw mount member; plate; adapter plate; sliding plate; upper
plate; top plate
2708 adjustment mechanism; alignment mechanism (side-to-side)
2710 saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame; table mount
frame; bench mount frame
2720 locking member; locking mechanism
2782 Base
2785 saw stand; saw table
2787A saw stand bracket (left)
2787B saw stand bracket (right)
2788A workpiece support roller (left)
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2788B workpiece support roller (right)
2790 saw stand support (left)
2791 saw stand support (right)
[0300] The
exemplary embodiment has been described with reference to the
preferred embodiments. Obviously, modifications and alterations will occur to
others
upon reading and understanding the preceding detailed description. It is
intended that
the exemplary embodiment be construed as including all such modifications and
alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or
the
equivalents thereof.
[0301] To aid
the Patent Office and any readers of this application and any resulting
patent in interpreting the claims appended hereto, applicants do not intend
any of the
appended claims or claim elements to invoke 35 U.S.C. 112(f) unless the words
"means for" or "step for" are explicitly used in the particular claim.
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