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Desk-top type cutter

US5129300A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1991
Grant dateJul 14, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/7788
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A desk-tip type cutter fixed to a table comprises a cutter body pivotably supported on the table, a circular saw blade arranged to be rotatable about its axis, a safety cover for covering the circular saw blade and a safety cover operating mechanism for pivotally opening and closing the safety cover. The safety cover driving mechanism includes a gear having at least one tooth and a lever having at least one engaging member to engage with the gear. A spring member is disposed between the cutter body and the lever for biasing the lever in a direction separating the engaging member from the gear.

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