Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Collocating
Patent
1998-04-10
2000-05-16
Bennett, G. Bradley
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Collocating
1442531, B23B 4900
Patent
active
06061921&
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for positioning a workpiece guiding fence relative to a rotary cutter projecting through the top surface of a work table, comprising a plurality of major components, primarily formed by aluminum extrusions, including a base element securable to the work table surface and having upstanding guiding ribs, an elongated hollow carriage slidably mounted on said ribs and defining a partially cylindrical elongated recess mounting an elongated lead screw. A fence is secured to one end of the carriage. A threaded segment is mounted on a force transmitting element which is moved laterally to engage the threaded segment with the lead screw by a pivoted camming lever having three positions. In the first position, the threaded segment is disengaged from the lead screw, permitting unrestricted longitudinal movement of the carriage relative to the base. In the second position, the threaded segment is engaged with the lead screw, permitting only incremental longitudinal movement of the carriage by rotation of the lead screw. In the third position, the threaded segment remains engaged with the lead screw and the force transmitting element exerts a clamping force on one of the supporting ribs on the base plate to lock the carriage against all movement during the cutting operation.
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Adams Phillip A.
Kline Sherman S.
Adams Phillip A.
Bennett G. Bradley
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