Linkage device for linear positioning apparatus
First Claim
1. An automatic positioning system for a table saw including a saw blade, a fence, and a guide track, the fence being moveable along the guide track to alter the distance between the fence and the saw blade, the system comprising a rail structure, a carriage assembly connected to the fence configured to move back and forth along the rail structure thereby causing the fence to move along the guide track, and at least two linkage structures for connecting the rail structure in parallel with the guide track, each linkage structure including a first sheet member configured for attachment to the rail structure, a second sheet member configured for attachment to the guide track of the table saw, and a fastening device for rigidly sandwiching the first and second sheet members together.
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Abstract
A linkage device for coupling a linear positioning apparatus to a machine includes a pair of coupling mechanisms formed of plural plate members in various configurations.
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12 Claims
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1. An automatic positioning system for a table saw including a saw blade, a fence, and a guide track, the fence being moveable along the guide track to alter the distance between the fence and the saw blade, the system comprising
a rail structure, a carriage assembly connected to the fence configured to move back and forth along the rail structure thereby causing the fence to move along the guide track, and at least two linkage structures for connecting the rail structure in parallel with the guide track, each linkage structure including a first sheet member configured for attachment to the rail structure, a second sheet member configured for attachment to the guide track of the table saw, and a fastening device for rigidly sandwiching the first and second sheet members together.
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11. A linkage system for connecting first and second linear track structures comprising
a plurality of first plate members configured for attachment to a linear positioning rail, a plurality of second plate members configured for attachment to a material processing machine including a pushing mechanism or indexing device, and a mechanism for rigidly connecting first and second plate members.
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