Patent · US Expired

Movable fence for a machine tool

US6357328B1 · kind B1 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 2000
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/859
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable rip fence for a machine tool has a stationary rail and a movable rail. The fence is mounted to the movable rail. A set of shims are located between the two rails in order to eliminate any play between the two rails. The shims are sized such that the shims associated with the movable rail are able to pass over the shims associated with the stationary rail to provide complete adjustability to the movable rail and thus the fence.

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