Dual-edge irregular bevel-cut system and method
US8002003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/305488
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for creating bevel edges on a plank. In some embodiments, the system comprises two bevel-cutting tools disposed in fixed positions and two guided cylinders disposed to independently move two edges of a plank to within varying degrees of contact with the bevel-cutting tools. Separate controllers can be provided to independently control the time, frequency, and rate of movement of the guided cylinders. Methods are provided for creating the appearance of a hand-scraped wood plank. A method for creating irregular bevel edges on a plank is also provided as are a system and method that use a plank production line operation. A plank having irregular beveled edges and the appearance of a hand-scraped wood plank is also provided.
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