Patent Application
20190381614
The present invention relates generally to securing fences to machinery for the purposes of linear measuring and gauging, and more specifically, it relates to positioning a fence in all three axes of translation to acquire a precise surface for linear measuring and gauging of a work piece.
There is prior art of a mounting device made for an open track miter saw stand. It is a positioning mount that allows for vertical and horizontal positioning in relation to a fixed track. To use said mounting device, the user would need to remove the original work support that comes with the stand. They would then slide two of said prior art mounts into the open track and attach a work surface to the top of the mounts.
The main problem with said prior art is the time and difficulty required to set the system up. The system consists of multiple components which must be placed individually into the track after removing an original component from the track. To do this, they have to align a piece of the mount, which spins freely, with the track. Having to manually align the piece increases the difficulty required. The work surface must then be placed onto the mounts after they are set up. Having to insert and position multiple components results in a long set up time. The same is also true for removing the work surface and mounts for transportation purposes. Keeping track of the original removed component is also a nuisance.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a mount that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices.
Another object is to provide a mount system that reduces the installation time when compared to other open-ended track mounting devices.
Another object is to provide a mount system that reduces the skill needed for installation.
Another object is to provide a mount system that keeps all of the components connected as a single entity for transportation or storage purposes.
Another object is to provide a mount system that has a rigid connection between a work surface and an open track.
Another object is to provide a mount system that allows for positioning of a supported work surface in all three axes of movement.
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.
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In use, the EZ Speedy Fence Mount 20 is slid into an open-ended track 6. No skill is required because the opposing tooth key type aligner 1 guides the engagement nut 2 automatically into the open-ended track 6. It is positioned in a location that may or may not be predetermined, and then secured with securing bolt 5. The EZ Speedy Fence Mount 20 is now ready to be adjusted to the correct position in the two remaining planes. The coupler nut 10 can be moved along track 3 to the desired distance away from the open-ended track 6. By rotating the coupler nut 10, it can be locked down at said position. The elevation bolt 12 can now be rotated to increase or decrease the height of the EZ Speedy Fence Mount 20. Once all adjustments are made, the securing nut 11 is tightened to hold the new position. In the primary embodiment, a track 13 is mounted to the top of a set of EZ Speedy Fence Mounts 20 by use of a mounting bolt 14. If no further adjustment is necessary, the EZ Speedy Fence Mount 20 is now rigidly supporting an object, such as a measuring or gauging tool, in the correct position. A linear stop block can be used in track 13 for gauging or measuring material to the desired lengths. For horizontal supports, roller assemblies or a horizontal surface can be mounted to track 13. If the user wants to remove the entire structure, they only need to loosen the securing bolts 5 and slide the entire structure off as one unit.
