Patent · US Expired

Cutting tool

US4604007A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1985
Grant dateAug 5, 1986
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/30252
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus is provided for guiding a powered cutting tool as a function of a traced preselected pattern. The apparatus preferably includes a table member for supporting both of work piece and a paper or the like, exhibiting the pattern of interest. A first pair of rail members are fixedly mounted to or adjacent opposite sides of the table member, in parallel with each other, and on opposite sides of both the work piece and the paper exhibiting the pattern. In addition, a carriage assembly is slidably positioned on the first pair of rails, for movably supporting a stylus above the paper exhibiting the pattern, and for movably supporting the cutting tool and its driving mechanism adjacent the work piece.

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