Patent Application
20220324039
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.
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.
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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 cutline.
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 cutline 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 cutline with the saw blade associated with the miter saw.
It is desirable to provide a saw and/or saw stand device which addresses the issues discussed above.
Also disclosed herein is a compound miter saw and saw stand that allows a user to easily and accurately move a saw left or right for proper alignment to the material to be cut. The compound miter saw and saw stand integrate a saw slide which include a locking device that is activated, to lock the saw in a fixed position, prior to making the cut. This saw slide is integrated and integral to a saw stand to accept various makes of saws. As described below, this saw slide is integrated and integral to compound miter saws, to use on worktables or folding saw stands.
Disclosed is a sliding miter saw comprising: a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on a workpiece table, the workpiece table located on an upper surface of a base, the base including an upper base portion and a lower base portion; 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; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion and the lower base portion, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw and upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion, 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 lower base portion 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 upper base portion, 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.
Further disclosed is a sliding miter saw, 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.
Further disclosed is a sliding miter saw, further comprising: an operator controlled locking mechanism operatively associated with the miter saw, the operator controlled locking mechanism including an operator controlled handle and locking mechanism to fix in place the miter saw upper base portion to the lower base portion to prevent movement of the miter saw upper base portion relative to the miter saw lower portion with the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism.
Further disclosed is a sliding miter saw comprising: a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on a workpiece table, the workpiece table located on an upper surface of a base, the base including an upper base portion and a lower base portion; 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; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion and the lower base portion, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw and upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion, 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 upper base portion 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 lower base portion, 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.
Further disclosed is a sliding miter saw comprising: a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on a workpiece table, the workpiece table located on an upper surface of a base, the base including an upper base portion and a lower base portion; 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; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion and the lower base portion, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw and upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion, the lower base portion adapted to attach and fix the lower base portion to at least one saw stand rail bracket associated with a saw stand, 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 lower base portion 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 upper base portion, 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.
Further disclosed is a sliding miter saw comprising: a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on a workpiece table, the workpiece table located on an upper surface of a base, the base including an upper base portion and a lower base portion; 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; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion and the lower base portion, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw and upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion, the lower base portion adapted to attach and fix the lower base portion to at least one saw stand rail bracket associated with a saw stand, 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 upper base portion 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 lower base portion, 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.
Further disclosed is a traversing 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; and the miter saw stand including a base, a first workpiece support, a second workpiece support, and a 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; 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, 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, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw along a traversing axis parallel to a 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, 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.
Further disclosed is a traversing 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; and the miter saw stand including a base, a first workpiece support, a second workpiece support, and a 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; 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, 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, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw along a traversing axis parallel to a 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 saw stand 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 bottom surface of the miter saw 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.
Further disclosed is a sliding compound miter saw comprising: a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on a workpiece table, the workpiece table located on an upper surface of a base, the base including an upper base portion and a lower base portion; 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; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion and the lower base portion, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw upper base portion along a traversing axis parallel a longitudinal axis of the lower base portion, 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 upper base portion and extending along the upper base portion longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence longitudinal axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the lower base portion, 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 upper base portion.
Further disclosed is a sliding miter saw comprising: a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on a workpiece table, the workpiece table located on an upper surface of a base, the base including an upper base portion and a lower base portion; 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; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion and the lower base portion, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the upper base portion along a traversing axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the lower base portion, 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 lower base portion and extending along the lower base portion longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence longitudinal axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the upper base portion, 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 upper base portion.
Further disclosed is a sliding compound miter saw stand comprising: a base; a first workpiece support; a second workpiece support; a 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 a miter saw to the top surface of the miter saw mount member; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the traversing miter saw table and the saw stand base, 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 base, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw mount member along a traversing axis parallel to a saw stand base 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, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the saw stand base, 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 mount member along a traversing axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base.
Further disclosed is a sliding compound miter saw stand combination comprising: a base; a first workpiece support; a second workpiece support; a 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 a miter saw to the top surface of the miter saw mount member; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the traversing miter saw table and the saw stand base, 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 base, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw along a traversing axis parallel to a saw stand base 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 saw stand base and extending along a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base, the at least one pinion gear attached to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount member and extending along a longitudinal axis of the miter saw 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 mount member along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base.
These and other non-limiting characteristics of the disclosure are more particularly disclosed below.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 platform 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 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.
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.
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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 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.
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
In one non-limiting configuration best seen in
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
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
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In the embodiment illustrated in
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
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
According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
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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 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.
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.
One difference between saw slide device 200 and saw slide device 100 illustrated in
Another difference between saw slide device 200 and saw slide device 100 can be seen with reference to
The saw slide device 200 illustrated in
A final exemplary difference between saw slide devices 100 and 200, as best illustrated in
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.
Additional embodiments directed to the adjustment mechanism of the saw slide devices disclosed herein will now be described with reference to
Turning now to
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 312D; and, adjustable braces 334 for securely mounting the associated saw to the sliding top plate 302.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 α 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 α of no more than about 30 degrees in either direction.
With reference to
According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component example material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
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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 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.
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.
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
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According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
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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 to a sliding plate 502 with an upper surface 504 and a lower surface 514 and a base frame 510.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 712D; 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.
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 C-shaped sidewalls 703A and 703B. The upper leg of the C-shaped sidewalls 703A/703B are each configured to receive first low friction slides 718A and 718B, while the lower leg of the C-shaped sidewalls 703A/703B are each configured to be positioned under the base frame 710 such that the lower legs of the C-shaped sidewalls 703A/703B “wrap around” the base frame (see
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
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According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component material description/dimensions(s) list is provided below:
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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 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.
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.
According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
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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
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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 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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
According to one exemplary embodiment, an example primary component material description/dimension(s) list is provided below:
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
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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
To show additional details of the individual components of base frame 1210, individual corner pieces 1226;1228 are illustrated in
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The locking mechanism 1320 illustrated in
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.
Also shown is a detail view of a low friction track/guide 1618 arrangement, where the upper flange of C-shaped frame component 1612 acts as a guide and mates with the low friction track 1618 attached to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount member/sliding plate 1602.
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The adjustment mechanism 1708 shown in
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Similarly, the one or more saw mount brackets 2134 shown in
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.
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, 2134B, 2134C and 2134D illustrated in
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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
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
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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 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
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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
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As shown, the saw slide and saw stand assembly includes a miter saw mount member top plate 2702, alignment mechanism (side-to-side) 2708, saw stand mount member 2710, locking member/locking mechanism 2720, base 2782, saw stand saw table 2785, saw stand bracket (left) 2787A, saw stand bracket (right) 2787B, workpiece support roller (left) 2788A, workpiece support roller (right) 2788B, saw stand support (left) 2790, and saw stand support (right) 2791.
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The sliding compound miter saw 2801 includes an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion 2849 and the lower base portion 2848, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the miter saw and upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion 2848, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw along a traversing axis parallel a longitudinal axis of the lower base portion 2848. As shown, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack 2850, at least one pinion gear 2852 and a pinion gear shaft 2854, the at least one gear rack 2850 mounted to the upper base portion 2849 and extending along the upper base portion 2849 longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence longitudinal axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear 2852 fixed to the lower base portion 2848, the at least one pinion gear attached to the pinion gear shaft 2854, and the at least one pinion gear 2852 rotatably engaged with the at least one gear rack 2850 to move the miter saw upper base portion 2849. Alternatively, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack 2850, at least one pinion gear 2852 and a pinion gear shaft 2854, the at least one gear rack 2850 mounted to the lower base portion 2848 and extending along the lower base portion 2848 longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence longitudinal axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear 2852 fixed to the upper base portion 2849, the at least one pinion gear attached to the pinion gear shaft 2854, and the at least one pinion gear 2852 rotatably engaged with the at least one gear rack 2850 to move the miter saw upper base portion 2849.
According to one exemplary embodiment, the lower base portion 2848 includes at least one sliding glide track 3418A/3418B and the upper base portion 2849 includes at least one guide 3419A/3419B that mates with the at least one sliding glide track. Alternatively, the upper base portion 2849 includes at least one sliding glide track 3418A/3418B and the lower base portion 2848 includes at least one guide 3419A/3419B that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
According to another exemplary embodiment, the pinion gear shaft is a 2-part shaft 2854A and 2854B, where part 2854B can be detached and clipped/stored, for example, along a side surface of the saw base.
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As shown, the sliding compound miter saw 3401 includes alignment mechanism (side-to-side) 3408, first low friction track 3418A, second low friction track 3418B, first low friction slide guide 3419A, second low friction slide guide 3419B, locking member for pivot and slide/locking mechanism for pivot and slide 3420, first saw mount 3436A, second saw mount 3436B, third saw mount 3436C, fourth saw mount 3436D, fence 3442, lower base portion/member 3448, upper base portion/member 3449, gear rack 3450, pinion gear 3452, pinion gear shaft 3454A, pinion gear shaft removable handle 3454B, knob/knurled knob/flexible pinion gear shaft rotator 3456, and pinion gear shaft coupler 3457.
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As shown, the sliding compound miter saw includes miter saw mount member/plate/sliding plate/upper plate/top plate 3602, saw stand mount member/support frame/base frame 3610, stand lock plate 3611, slide lock bar 3609, low friction slide 3616, locking member/mechanism rotatable knob 3622, locking member/mechanism rotatable shaft 3623, locking member/mechanism rotatable shaft engagement end 3625, locking member/mechanism cross member 3626, saw mount bracket member 3634, first gear rack/first dual gear rack 3650A, second gear rack/second dual gear rack 3650B, first pinion gear/first dual pinion gear 3652A, second pinion gear/second dual pinion gear 3652B, pinion gear shaft 3654, knob/knurled knob/pinion gear shaft rotator 3656, pinion gear shaft bearing 3658, work piece support (left) 3688A, work piece support (right) 3688B, saw stand leg (left) 3690A, saw stand leg (left) 3690B, saw stand leg (right) 3691A, saw stand leg (right) 3691B, adjustable height material support 3693A, adjustable height material support 3693B, adjustable height material support 3693C, adjustable height material support 3693D, adjustable height material support turn screw/adjustable height material support stop 3694, folding stand leg 3695A, folding stand leg 3695B, folding stand transport axle assembly with wheels 3696, and folding stand handle 3697. Also shown is detail including C-shaped side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame (rear) 3612A, C-shaped side section of the saw stand mount member; support frame; base frame (front) 3612B, low friction track/guide 3618A, and low friction track/guide 3618B.
According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the sliding compound miter saw stand includes a traversing miter saw table 3602 including a miter saw mount member 3602/3634, the miter saw mount member 3634 including a top surface and a bottom surface, and the miter saw mount member 3602/3634 adapted to operatively attach and fix a miter saw to the top surface of the miter saw mount member 3602/3634. An operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism is operatively connected to the traversing miter saw table 3602 and the saw stand base 3610, linearly traverses the miter saw mount member 3602/3634 from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the saw stand base. In other words, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moves the miter saw mount member 3634/3634 along a traversing axis parallel to a saw stand base 3610 longitudinal axis.
The operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism includes at least one gear rack 3650/3650A/3650B, at least one pinion gear 3652/3652A/3652B and a pinion gear shaft 3654, the at least one gear rack 3650/3650A/3650B mounted to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount member 3602/3634 and the gear rack 3650/3650A/3650B extends along a miter saw mount member longitudinal axis. The pinion gear 3652/3652A/3652B is fixed to the saw stand base, the pinion gear 3652/3652A/3652B is attached to the pinion gear shaft, and the pinion gear 3652/3652A/3652B is rotatably engaged with the gear rack 3650/3650A/3650B to move the miter saw mount member 3602/3634 along a traversing axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base. A low friction track/guide 3618A/B arrangement is provided, where the upper flange of C-shaped frame component 3612A/B acts as a guide and mates with the low friction track 3618A/B attached to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount member/sliding plate 3602. Low friction track 3618A/B includes a channel or groove to receive/engage the upper flange of C-shaped frame component 3612A/B. Low friction track 3618A/B 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.
According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the miter saw stand includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top surface of the miter saw mount member 3602/3634, 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 3602/3634.
According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the miter saw stand base includes at least one sliding glide track and the miter saw mount member 3602/3634 includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track. Alternatively, the miter saw mount member 3602/3634 includes at least one sliding glide track and the base includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the sliding compound miter saw stand includes a traversing miter saw table including a miter saw mount member 3634, the miter saw mount member 3634 including a top surface and a bottom surface, and the miter saw mount member 3634 adapted to operatively attach and fix a miter saw to the top surface of the miter saw mount member 3634. An operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the traversing miter saw table and the saw stand base linearly traversing the miter saw mount member 3634 from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the saw stand base. In other words, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moves the miter saw along a traversing axis parallel to a saw stand base longitudinal axis.
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 saw stand base and extending along a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base. The pinion gear is attached to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount member 3634 and extends along a longitudinal axis of the miter saw mount member 3634, the pinion gear is attached to the pinion gear shaft, and the pinion gear is rotatably engaged with the gear rack to move the miter saw mount member 3634 along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base.
According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the miter saw stand includes at least one miter saw mounting bracket attached to the top surface of the miter saw mount member 3634, 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 3634.
According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the miter saw stand base includes at least one sliding glide track and the miter saw mount member 3634 includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track. Alternatively, the miter saw mount member 3634 includes at least one sliding glide track and the base includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments including, but not limited to the following:
[A1] 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.
[A2] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1], 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[A6] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1 ], 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.
[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.
[A8] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1 ], 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.
[A9] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1 ], wherein the top plate adjustment mechanism includes a scissor jack attached to the base frame and to the lower surface of the top plate.
[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.
[A11] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1], 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.
[A12] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A11], further comprising: a slot formed in the handlebar and a stud 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.
[A13] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A12], 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.
[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.
[A15] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1], 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.
[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.
[A17] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1], 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.
[A18] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1], further comprising: at least one low friction spacer disposed between the top plate and the base frame.
[A19] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1], further comprising: one or more braces attached on the upper surface of the top plate such that the associated saw can be mounted thereto.
[A20] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1], further comprising: one or more fastening members attached on the 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.
[A21] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1], 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.
[A22] The saw slide device for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [A1 ], 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[C1] 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.
[C2] The saw stand assembly for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [C1], 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.
[C3] The saw stand assembly for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [C1], 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.
[C4] The saw stand assembly for an associated miter saw according to paragraph [C1], 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.
[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 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[E1] 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 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[E5] The traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E1], 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.
[E6] The traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E1], 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.
[E7] The traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E1], 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.
[E8] The traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E1 ], 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.
[E9] The traversing miter saw table and miter saw stand combination operatively associated with a miter saw according to paragraph [E1], 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 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.
[F1] 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.
[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 member is a substantially flat plate made of one or more of steel, aluminum, metal, wood, plastic and composite material.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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 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.
[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.
[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 surface to operatively attach and fix the associated miter saw to the miter saw mount member.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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 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.
[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.
[I1] A sliding compound miter saw comprising: a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on a workpiece table, the workpiece table located on an upper surface of a base, the base including an upper base portion and a lower base portion; 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; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion and the lower base portion, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw upper base portion along a traversing axis parallel a longitudinal axis of the lower base portion, 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 upper base portion and extending along the upper base portion longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence longitudinal axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the lower base portion, 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 upper base portion.
[I2] The sliding miter saw according to claim [I1], 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.
[I3] The sliding miter saw according to claim [I1], further comprising: an operator controlled locking mechanism operatively associated with the miter saw, the operator controlled locking mechanism including an operator controlled handle and locking mechanism to fix in place the miter saw upper base portion to the lower base portion to prevent movement of the miter saw upper base portion relative to the miter saw lower portion with the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism.
[I4] The sliding miter saw according to claim [I1], further comprising: the lower base portion adapted to attach and fix the lower base portion to at least one saw stand rail bracket associated with a saw stand, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw upper base portion along a traversing axis parallel to the saw stand rail longitudinal axis.
[I5] The sliding miter saw according to claim [I1], wherein the lower base portion includes at least one sliding glide track and the upper base portion includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
[I6] The sliding miter saw according to claim [I1], wherein the upper base portion includes at least one sliding glide track and the lower base portion includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
[J1] A sliding miter saw comprising: a circular saw blade oriented to crosscut a workpiece positioned on a workpiece table, the workpiece table located on an upper surface of a base, the base including an upper base portion and a lower base portion; 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; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism integrated into the upper base portion and the lower base portion, the miter saw alignment mechanism linearly traversing the upper base portion from a first location to a second location relative to a fixed location of the lower base portion, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the upper base portion along a traversing axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the lower base portion, 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 lower base portion and extending along the lower base portion longitudinal axis which is parallel to the workpiece fence longitudinal axis of the miter saw, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the upper base portion, 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 upper base portion.
[J2] The sliding miter saw according to claim [J1], 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.
[J3] The sliding miter saw according to claim [J1], further comprising: an operator controlled locking mechanism operatively associated with the miter saw, the operator controlled locking mechanism including an operator controlled handle and locking mechanism to fix in place the miter saw upper base portion to the lower base portion to prevent movement of the miter saw upper base portion relative to the miter saw lower portion with the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism.
[J4] The sliding miter saw according to claim [J1], further comprising: the lower base portion adapted to attach and fix the lower base portion to at least one saw stand rail bracket associated with a saw stand, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw upper base portion along a traversing axis parallel to the saw stand rail longitudinal axis.
[J5] The sliding miter saw according to claim [J1], wherein the lower base portion includes at least one sliding glide track and the upper base portion includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
[J6] The sliding miter saw according to claim [J1], wherein the upper base portion includes at least one sliding glide track and the lower base portion includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
[K1] A sliding compound miter saw stand comprising: a base; a first workpiece support; a second workpiece support; a 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 a miter saw to the top surface of the miter saw mount member; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the traversing miter saw table and the saw stand base, 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 base, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw mount member along a traversing axis parallel to a saw stand base 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, the at least one pinion gear fixed to the saw stand base, 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 mount member along a traversing axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base.
[K2] The traversing miter saw and miter saw stand combination according to claim [K1], 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.
[K3] The traversing miter saw and miter saw stand combination according to claim [K1], 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.
[K4] The sliding miter saw according to claim [K1], wherein the base includes at least one sliding glide track and the miter saw mount member includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
[K5] The sliding miter saw according to claim [K1], wherein the miter saw mount member includes at least one sliding glide track and the base includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
[L1] A sliding compound miter saw stand combination comprising: a base; a first workpiece support; a second workpiece support; a 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 a miter saw to the top surface of the miter saw mount member; and an operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism, the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism operatively connected to the traversing miter saw table and the saw stand base, 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 base, and the operator controlled miter saw alignment mechanism moving the miter saw along a traversing axis parallel to a saw stand base 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 saw stand base and extending along a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base, the at least one pinion gear attached to the bottom surface of the miter saw mount member and extending along a longitudinal axis of the miter saw 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 mount member along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the saw stand base.
[L2] The traversing miter saw and miter saw stand combination according to claim [L1], 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.
[L3] The traversing miter saw and miter saw stand combination according to claim [L1], 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.
[L4] The sliding miter saw according to claim [L1], wherein the base includes at least one sliding glide track and the miter saw mount member includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
[L5] The sliding miter saw according to claim [L1], wherein the miter saw mount member includes at least one sliding glide track and the base includes at least one guide that mates with the at least one sliding glide track.
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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.
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.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/212,887, filed Jun. 21, 2021, and this application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/352,795, filed Jun. 21, 2021, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/872,706, filed May 12, 2020, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/961,558, filed Jan. 15, 2020, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/994,472, filed Mar. 25, 2020, the entireties of which are fully incorporated herein by reference.
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