Abstract:
In at least one embodiment, a table saw includes a table, a moveable carriage supported by the table, a saw assembly supported by the carriage, and a pull rod coupled to the carriage. The pull rod is configured to move in a linear direction relative to the housing between a back position and a forward position. The carriage and saw assembly move in the linear direction when the pull rod is moved in the linear direction. A collar is positioned on the pull rod and configured to move in the linear direction between a locked position and an unlocked position. The pull rod is configured to move in the linear direction from the back position toward the forward position when the collar is in the unlocked position, and the pull rod is blocked from moving from the back position when the collar is in the locked position.
Abstract:
In at least one embodiment, a table saw includes a table, a moveable carriage supported by the table, a saw assembly supported by the carriage, and a pull rod coupled to the carriage. The pull rod is configured to move in a linear direction relative to the housing between a back position and a forward position. The carriage and saw assembly move in the linear direction when the pull rod is moved in the linear direction. A collar is positioned on the pull rod and configured to move in the linear direction between a locked position and an unlocked position. The pull rod is configured to move in the linear direction from the back position toward the forward position when the collar is in the unlocked position, and the pull rod is blocked from moving from the back position when the collar is in the locked position.
Abstract:
A saw-carrying carriage consists of a supporting frame movable along horizontal guides, onto which frame there is vertically movably mounted a structure which carries the circular saw and the electric motor for driving it. The vertically movable structure comprises a pair of vertical rods slidable within vertical tubular guides secured to the supporting frame. The top ends of the vertical rods are conically shaped, and the top ends of the vertical tubular guides have downwardly directed hollow conical seats. The bottom ends of the vertical rods of the movable structure are connected to a bar to which are also secured the stems of two piston-and-cylinder units, the cylinders of each unit being secured to the supporting frame of the carriage. In this manner, retraction of the stems inside the cylinders will promote lifting of the movable unit which carries the saw. At the end of the upward stroke of the movable structure, the conical ends of the vertical rods will fit snugly into the hollow conical seats of the tubular guides, thus assuring very stable and accurate positioning of the structure, and of the saw carried thereby, in its working position.
Abstract:
Blade tilt mechanisms for table saws are disclosed. The disclosed tilt mechanisms provide easy and intuitive operation. They also provide auto-locking so that a user simply releases a component to lock the blade at a specific angle. The tilt mechanisms also provide defined incremental steps for the tilt of the blade and the steps are typically spaced at 1-degree intervals.
Abstract:
In at least one embodiment, a table saw includes a table, a moveable carriage supported by the table, a saw assembly supported by the carriage, and a pull rod coupled to the carriage. The pull rod is configured to move in a linear direction relative to the housing between a back position and a forward position. The carriage and saw assembly move in the linear direction when the pull rod is moved in the linear direction. A collar is positioned on the pull rod and configured to move in the linear direction between a locked position and an unlocked position. The pull rod is configured to move in the linear direction from the back position toward the forward position when the collar is in the unlocked position, and the pull rod is blocked from moving from the back position when the collar is in the locked position.