Bladed plug cutting tool and related method of use
US12343897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25F3/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plug cutting tool that produces plugs having an aesthetic exterior surface common to a donor board. The tool can include a tool axis; a carrier that rotates about the tool axis; and a blade which is joined with the carrier and which includes a first cutting edge moveable along a first extension axis transverse to the tool axis as the blade rotates about the tool axis. The first cutting edge angles toward and moves closer to the tool axis as the first cutting edge bores a groove in a donor board. The first cutting edge can advance into the donor board to produce the groove surrounding a plug having a plug face, a plug bottom, and a plug sidewall inwardly tapered from the plug face to the plug bottom so that the plug face has a greater dimension than the plug bottom. A related method of use is provided.
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