Patent Application
20190389500
The present invention relates generally to the mobility of miter saw stands, and more specifically, it relates to providing an axle for tires to freely rotate so that a previously stationary foldable sawhorse stand can be rolled around for ease of transportation.
There are many different wheel kits available to make a foldable sawhorse stand mobile. Typically, a wheel kit has an axle, two wheels, and mounting hardware. The foldable sawhorse stand gets drilled according to the location of the mounting holes on the axle, and then it is fixed to the stand by use of the mounting hardware. Finally, the wheels are attached to the axle and the stand is mobile.
The main problem with said prior art is the inability to change what wheels are used. The axle is typically one unit, with the mounting section and spindles permanently attached to each other. This makes mounting a different wheel onto the wheel kit very difficult, or even impossible. With so many different situations and terrains out there, it is important to be able to pick the right wheel for any individual's needs.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide an axle that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices.
Another object is to provide an axle that allows the wheels and spindles to be removed and changed.
Another object is to provide an axle that can be attached to most folding sawhorse type stands.
Another object is to provide an axle that is durable and rugged enough to endure rough use.
Another object is to provide an axle that tires can roll smoothly on.
Another object is to provide an axle that is simple to mount and use.
Another object is to provide an axle that can apply an adjustable preload to the bearing races of the wheels.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims.
In use, the mounting point 9 on the foldable sawhorse stand 11 is drilled according to the location of the holes that come predrilled in the axle body 1. The user would then mount the axle body 1 to the mounting point 9 with the use of the mounting devices 4 and nuts, clamping the axle body 1 to the mounting point 9. The two wheels 5 are placed onto their spindles 3. Preload tighteners 2 are then threaded onto each spindle 3 to secure the wheel 5. The wheel 5, spindle 3, and preload tightener 2 assemblies are threaded onto either side of the axle body 1. Wrenches are used to complete the last portion of the tightening to ensure that the proper preload is set and that the spindle does not rotate. The axle kit with wheels 12 is now mounted onto the foldable sawhorse stand 11. To utilize the present invention, the user folds in the foldable legs 8 on the same side of the track 10 as the axle kit with wheels 12 and rests the wheels 5 on the ground. They would then fold in the foldable legs 8 on the opposite side of the track 10. The user can now grab the mounting point 9 that is opposite the axle kit with wheels 12 and use it as a handle while wheeling the entire unit of foldable sawhorse stand 11, axle kit with wheels 12, and any other tools mounted on track 10 around wherever they need to go. In order to change the wheels, the user would unlock the preload tighteners 2 and unscrew the spindles 3 from the axle body 1. From there, they can insert any wheel 5, spindle 3, and preload tightener 2 assembly that matches the same threading as the axle body 1.
