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Table saw

US6986370B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2000
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/773
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A table saw apparatus including an extendable table. The table saw also includes a rip fence with a constant alignment spring finger to ensure alignment at all times between the rip fence and the table saw blade. The table saw further includes a self-adjusting rip fence scale associated with the extending portion of the table. The table saw further includes a self-aligning blade guard that, once adjusted a first time, ensures alignment between the blade guard and the blade on any subsequent installations of the guard. The table saw also includes a novel cradle assembly for elevating and beveling the blade.

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