Blind cutting machine
US8783143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/7487
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cutting machine for trimming window covering work pieces is disclosed. The cutting machine includes a stand, one or more cutting mechanisms attached to the stand, a controller and one or more locators connected to the controller that are movable relative to the one or more cutting machines and are configured to engage at least a portion of a window covering work piece between the ends of the work piece. The controller has a memory having a program. The program enables the controller to cause one or more of the locators to move so that a desired amount of material can be trimmed from at least one end of the work piece after the controller receives information about the work piece. The controller may be connected to the one or more locators by one or more wireless connections or by one or more direct connectors such electronic wiring.
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