Apparatus and method for shaping an edge of a tile

Details Apparatus and method for shaping an edge of a tile Apparatus and method for shaping an edge of a tile

2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Ross, Dana (Department: 3722)

Gear cutting, milling, or planing

Milling

Process

C409S185000, C409S145000, C144S135200, C029S03300H

Reexamination Certificate

active

11109500

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for shaping an edge of a tile. The preferred embodiment enables an operator to place a tile between an elevator and a reference plate. The operator snugs the edge of the tile up against a reference plate, and causes the elevator to press the tile towards the reference plate. The reference plate and the elevator are coupled with a transporter. The transporter is moved to maintain the tile in contact the guide surface, whereby the edge is placed into an edge shaping zone of a shaping tool, such as a router bit or a saw. Two or more shaping tools may be placed in series along the guide surface whereby the edge may be successively shaped by each shaping tool in a two or multi-stage process. A motor and a lead screw or a chain may be used to move the transporter and tile.

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