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Manual push feeder device for woodworking machines

US5018773A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 14, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB27B25/10
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A manual push feeder device for a woodworking machine, includes a rubber base for engaging a workpiece to be moved along the woodworking machine, the base including an upper portion and a lower rubber-like pushing surface for engaging the workpiece, the lower pushing surface including a plurality of serrations or studs thereon, and a stud extending upwardly from the upper surface thereof; a handler having an upper end and a lower end with a stud thereat; a flexible connector for flexibly connecting the lower end of the handle to the base, the flexible connector including a flexible tube have an upper hole for receiving the stud of the handle and a lower hole for receiving the stud of the base; and a grip for permitting an operator to grasp and move the manual push feeder device, the grip connector to the upper end of the handle.

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