Adjustable bevel stop with quick release and overtravel features

Abstract

An adjustable bevel stop with quick release and overtravel features is provided. A power tool device includes at least a power tool, a table, a bevel adjustment assembly, and a bevel stop. The table includes a work surface and a panel portion. The panel portion has an outer surface. The bevel adjustment assembly is configured to move along a path of the panel portion to various positions. The tool is configured to move to various bevel angles when the bevel adjustment assembly moves to the various positions. The bevel stop is disposed on the outer surface. The bevel stop includes a stop configured to move to a blocking position, in which the stop blocks a first segment of the path to stop the bevel adjustment assembly from moving beyond a first position along a first direction, such that the saw blade is constrained at a first bevel angle corresponding to the first position. The stop is configured to move to an unblocked position, in which the stop does not block the first segment of the path, such that the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed to move to a second position, which is further along the path in the first direction than the first position, such that the saw blade is not constrained at the first bevel angle and is allowed to move to a second bevel angle corresponding to the second position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to stop components. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, some table saws include 0-degree and 45-degree bevel stops. These bevel stops are positioned to allow the saw blade to make bevel cuts within a predetermined range of 0 to 45 degrees, while preventing the blade from being positioned at an angle beyond this range. However, if the user wants to make bevel cuts at an angle beyond this predetermined range, the user needs to readjust the bevel stops from the back of the front panel to allow the saw blade to move beyond the predetermined range. Typically, the table saw must be placed on its side or upside down so that the user can adjust these bevel stops to allow the bevel angle to exceed the predetermined range. Adjusting these bevel stops is inconvenient, cumbersome, and time-consuming. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The following is an overview of specific embodiments described in detail below. The described aspects are given merely to provide the reader with a brief overview of these specific embodiments, and the description of these aspects is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. In fact, this disclosure may cover a wide variety of aspects that may not be explicitly set forth below.

[0004] According to at least one aspect, a power tool device includes at least a power tool assembly, a support assembly, a bevel adjustment assembly, and a first bevel stop. The power tool assembly includes a tool and an actuator. The actuator is configured to actuate the tool. The support assembly is configured to support the power tool assembly. The support assembly includes at least a panel portion. The panel portion includes at least an outer surface. The bevel adjustment assembly is configured to move along a path of the panel portion to at least a first position and a second position. The first position corresponds to a first bevel angle. The second position corresponds to a second bevel angle. The bevel adjustment assembly includes a first flange projecting outward from the outer surface of the panel portion. The first bevel stop is mounted to the outer surface of the panel portion. The first bevel stop includes a first stopper. The first stopper is movable to a first blocking position, in which the first stopper faces the first flange and prevents the bevel adjustment assembly from moving beyond the first position in a first direction, thereby constraining the power tool at the first bevel angle. Furthermore, the first stop is movable to a first unobstructed position. In the first unobstructed position, the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed to move in a first direction beyond the first position to reach a second position, such that the power tool is not constrained at the first bevel and is allowed to be positioned at the second bevel. The bevel adjustment assembly is configured to move away from the first bevel stop in a second direction when the first bevel stop is in the first obstructed position. Furthermore, the bevel adjustment assembly is configured to move away from the first bevel stop in a second direction when the first bevel stop is in the first unobstructed position.

[0005] According to at least one aspect, the sawing device includes at least a saw blade, a motor, a chassis, a bevel adjustment assembly, a support assembly, and a first bevel stop. The motor is configured to drive the saw blade. The chassis is configured to support the motor. The bevel adjustment assembly is configured to move the saw blade to various bevel angles. The bevel adjustment assembly includes a bracket. The support assembly is configured to support the saw blade and the chassis having the motor. The support assembly includes a panel portion. The panel portion includes an opening defined by sidewall portions, which allows the bracket to move along a path when the bevel adjustment assembly moves relative to the panel portion. The panel portion includes an outer surface. The first bevel stop is mounted to the outer surface of the panel portion. The first bevel stop includes a first stop configured to move to a first blocking position, whereby the first stop blocks the path and prevents the bracket from moving along the path in a first direction beyond the first position, such that the saw blade is constrained at the first bevel angle. The first stop is also configured to move to a first unobstructed position, where it does not obstruct the path, allowing the support to move along the path to a second position that extends beyond the first position in a first direction, such that the saw blade is positioned at a second bevel. The support is configured to move away from the first bevel stop in a second direction when the first bevel stop is in the first obstructed position. The support is configured to move away from the first bevel stop in a second direction when the first bevel stop is in the first unobstructed position.

[0006] According to at least one aspect, the sawing device includes at least a saw blade, a table, a bevel adjustment assembly, and a bevel stop assembly. The table includes a working surface and a panel portion. The panel portion includes an outer surface. The bevel adjustment assembly is configured to adjust the saw blade to various bevel angles as the bevel adjustment assembly moves along a path on the panel portion to various positions. The bevel stop assembly includes at least a first bevel stop disposed on the outer surface. The first bevel stop includes a first stop configured to move to a first blocking position, in which the first stop blocks a first segment of the path to stop the bevel adjustment assembly from moving along a first direction beyond a first position on the path, such that the saw blade is constrained at a first bevel angle corresponding to the first position. The first stop is also configured to move to a first unblocked position, in which the first stop does not block the first segment of the path, such that the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed to move to a second position, which is further along the path in the first direction than the first position, such that the saw blade is not constrained at the first bevel angle and is allowed to move to a second bevel angle corresponding to the second position.

[0007] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the invention are discussed in the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which similar characters denote similar or analogous parts. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a front view of a table saw, which includes a first example of a beveled stop assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0009] Figure 2 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1 The view of the beveled stop component.

[0010] Figure 3 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 2 A perspective view of a section of the map.

[0011] Figure 4 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 2 The front view of the angled stop assembly relative to the front panel.

[0012] Figure 5 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 2 A view of the first bevel stop relative to the first end of the bevel adjustment assembly.

[0013] Figure 6 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 5 A perspective view of the second end of the bevel adjustment component.

[0014] Figure 7 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 2 The view of the second bevel stop relative to the second end of the bevel adjustment assembly.

[0015] Figure 8 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 2 A perspective view of the front side of the first angled stop.

[0016] Figure 9 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 2 A perspective view of the front side of the second angled stop.

[0017] Figure 10 According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 9 Perspective view of the rear side of the second angled stop.

[0018] Figure 11 This is a front view of the first beveled block of a second example of a beveled block assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 12 is an example embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 A perspective view of the first angled stop when it is in the blocking position.

[0020] Figure 13 is an example embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11A perspective view of the first angled stop when it is in the unobstructed position.

[0021] Figure 14 According to the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 11 A perspective view of the first angled stop relative to the angled adjustment assembly when the first angled stop is in the blocking position.

[0022] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the first beveled block of a third example of a beveled block assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 16 According to the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 15 A perspective view of the first angled stop relative to the angled adjustment assembly when the first angled stop is in the blocking position.

[0024] Figure 17 According to the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 15 A perspective view of the first angled stop relative to the angled adjustment assembly when the first angled stop is in the unobstructed position.

[0025] Figure 18 This is a plan view of the second angled stop relative to the second end of the angled adjustment assembly when the second angled stop of the fourth example of the angled stop assembly is in the blocking position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 19 According to the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 18 The second angled stop is in the unblocked position, as shown in the plan view of the second angled stop relative to the second end of the angled adjustment assembly.

[0027] Figure 20 This is a plan view of the second angled stop relative to the second end of the angled adjustment assembly when the second angled stop of the fifth example of the angled stop assembly is in the blocking position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 21 According to the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 20 The second angled stop is in the unblocked position, as shown in the plan view of the second angled stop relative to the second end of the angled adjustment assembly.

[0029] Figure 22 This is a front view of the second angled stop relative to the second end of the angled adjustment assembly when the second angled stop of the sixth example of the angled stop assembly is in the blocking position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 23 According to the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 22A perspective view of the second angled stop relative to the second end of the angled adjustment assembly when the second angled stop is in the blocking position.

[0031] Figure 24 According to the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure Figure 22 A perspective view of the second angled stop relative to the second end of the angled adjustment assembly when the second angled stop is in the unobstructed position. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments described herein have been shown and described by way of example, and many advantages thereto will be understood from the foregoing description. It will also be apparent that various changes in the form, construction, and arrangement of the components may be made without departing from the disclosed subject matter or sacrificing one or more of its advantages. In fact, the forms described in these embodiments are merely illustrative. These embodiments are readily adaptable to various modifications and alternatives, and the appended claims are intended to cover and include such variations, and are not limited to the specific forms disclosed, but rather cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a front view of a power tool assembly according to an example embodiment, the power tool assembly having a bevel stop assembly with quick-release and over-ride features. The power tool assembly includes at least a power tool assembly, a support assembly, a bevel adjustment assembly, and a bevel stop assembly. The power tool assembly includes a power tool. The support assembly includes at least structures for supporting the power tool assembly. The bevel adjustment assembly is configured to adjust the bevel angle of the power tool. The bevel stop assembly includes at least a first bevel stop and a second bevel stop. Furthermore, the power tool assembly may include many other components and / or parts, which are not discussed herein.

[0034] More specifically, see reference Figure 1 As an example, the power tool device is a table saw 100, which includes at least a saw assembly, a support assembly, and a beveling assembly. The saw assembly includes at least a saw blade 102. The saw assembly may also include many other components. The support assembly is configured to support at least the saw assembly and... Figure 1 Other components not shown. These other components include, for example, actuators (e.g., motors), chassis, drive shafts, trunnions, any suitable components, or any combination thereof. The support assembly includes at least a stage having a working surface 104. In this case, the upper surface of the stage is the working surface 104. The support assembly also includes at least one side, which includes at least one side plate or panel. For example, in… Figure 1 In the middle, the front portion includes a front plate 106. The bevel adjustment assembly includes multiple parts for moving the saw blade 102 to various positions (e.g., various heights and various bevel angles). For example, in Figure 1 In the case of the angle adjustment assembly, at least a wheel 108, an angle locking assembly (e.g., a lever 110), and a bracket 112 are included. Figure 3 The bevel adjustment assembly may also include other components related to adjusting the position of the saw blade 102. The bevel stop assembly includes at least a first bevel stop 114 and a second bevel stop 116.

[0035] Figure 2-3 A view of the bevel adjustment assembly and bevel stop assembly relative to a side plate is shown according to an example embodiment. In this example, the side plate is the front plate 106 of the support assembly. The front plate 106 includes a front surface 106A providing the outer surface of the support assembly and a rear surface 106B providing the inner surface of the support assembly. Figure 18-21 The front panel 106 is configured to include a bevel scale 118 provided on the front surface 106A. In this example, the bevel scale 118 includes various measurements, including a first bevel angle (e.g., 0 degrees) and a second bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees), as well as various bevel angles between the first and second bevel angles. Furthermore, the bevel scale 118 is also configured to include other measurements, such as bevel angles less than 0 degrees and bevel angles greater than 45 degrees, for cases where the bevel stop assembly is in an overtravel state with the first bevel stop 114 and / or the second bevel stop 116 in an unblocked position.

[0036] The wheel 108 is accessible from the front side of the front panel 106. The wheel 108 and the angled locking assembly are movable relative to the front panel 106. For example, in Figure 1 In this configuration, the rotary wheel 108 is a handwheel that allows the user to easily manipulate and move the saw blade 102 up and down to adjust the height of the saw blade 102 relative to the working surface 104. Furthermore, at least as... Figure 2-3 As shown, the rotary wheel 108 includes a handle-like portion 108A for a user to grip when operating the rotary wheel 108. The rotary wheel 108 is rotatable in one direction to adjust the height of the saw blade in an upward direction, and is rotatable in the opposite direction to adjust the height of the saw blade in a downward direction.

[0037] The rotary wheel 108 is also configured to oscillate or move within the opening 120 of the front plate 106 in a first direction 300A to move the bevel adjustment assembly along the front plate 106 in the first direction 300A. When the bevel adjustment assembly moves in the first direction 300A, it moves the saw blade 102 from the current bevel angle to another bevel angle smaller than the current bevel angle. Furthermore, the rotary wheel 108 is configured to oscillate or move within the opening 120 of the front plate 106 in the opposite direction to move the bevel adjustment assembly along the front plate 106 in a second direction 300B. When the bevel adjustment assembly moves in the second direction 300B, it moves the saw blade 102 from the current bevel angle to another bevel angle larger than the current bevel angle. In this respect, for example, the rotary wheel 108 (and / or the bevel locking assembly) allows the user to move the bevel adjustment assembly along the path of the front plate 106 while it is guided, for example, by the trunnion of the chassis, so that the bevel angle of the saw blade 102 can be adjusted.

[0038] Furthermore, the bevel locking assembly can be accessed from the front side of the front plate 106. The bevel locking assembly is configured to hold the saw blade 102 at its current bevel angle when locked, and to allow the saw blade 102 to move to various bevel angles when unlocked. For example, at least as... Figure 2-3 As shown, the bevel locking assembly includes a lever 110 configured to move relative to the saw blade 102 to a locked position providing a locked state and an unlocked position providing an unlocked state. In this configuration, the lever 110 is configured to rotate about the central axis of the wheel 108 in one direction to provide the unlocked state and in the opposite direction to provide the locked state.

[0039] Figure 4 An enlarged view of the bevel stop assembly relative to the front panel 106 is shown. The bevel stop assembly is mounted to the front surface 106A of the front panel 106, thereby allowing the user easy access to and adjustment of the bevel stop assembly. Figure 4 As shown, the beveled block assembly includes a first beveled block 114 and a second beveled block 116, which are disposed near and / or adjacent to opposite ends of the opening 120 in the front panel 106. In this respect, the front panel 106 includes a sidewall portion 122 defining the opening 120, which is a through-hole extending from the front surface 106A to the rear surface 106B. The sidewall portion 122 includes curvature and / or bending portions. For example, as... Figure 4 As shown, the sidewall portion 122 has an arcuate shape in cross-sectional view. The sidewall portion 122 and the opening 120 are configured to provide paths that allow the wheel 108 to move to various positions corresponding to various angles. At least as... Figure 1 and 2As shown, the roller 108 and lever 110 are positioned on the front side of the front plate 106, allowing the user easy access and operation of the roller 108 and lever 110 to adjust the height and bevel angle of the saw blade 102. In this regard, the opening 120 provides a passage that allows the roller 108 and lever 110, provided on the front side of the front plate 106, to connect with other components provided on the rear side of the front plate 106.

[0040] Furthermore, the front panel 106 is configured to receive a support member via an opening 120. The support member is configured to be within the opening 120 and movable along the front panel 106. For example, in Figure 3 In the middle, the supporting components include a bracket 112, which is relative to the other components 146 of the table saw 100. Figure 6 The support member 112 supports the saw blade 102, lever 110, and bevel pointer 124. In this configuration, the support member 112 is configured to support the saw blade 108 as it moves along the front plate 106 to various positions. The support member 112 is configured to support a bevel locking assembly, including lever 110, which is configured to provide a locked and unlocked state relative to the current position of the saw blade 102. Furthermore, the support member 112 is configured to support the bevel pointer 124, which points to a measurement on a bevel scale 118 to indicate the current bevel angle of the saw blade 102. In this example, the support member is separate from and separate from the chassis (not shown) of the table saw 100. In another example, the support member is part of the chassis. Generally, the support member can be any suitable structure or mechanism configured to provide the function of the support member 112, as described herein.

[0041] In an example embodiment, the support 112 includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first flange 126 projecting outward from the support 112. Figure 3 The first flange 126 is configured to extend perpendicularly (or substantially perpendicularly) to the center of the bracket 112. The first flange 126 is also configured to extend perpendicularly (or substantially perpendicularly) to the front surface 106A. The first flange 126 is configured to extend through the opening 120. The first flange 126 is constructed and sized to face and abut against the first angled stop 114 when the first angled stop 114 is in the blocking position. The first flange 126 is spaced apart from the lever 110 so that the lever 110 can rotate. Meanwhile, the second end includes a second flange 128 projecting outwardly from the bracket 112. Figure 3The second flange 128 is configured to extend perpendicularly (or substantially perpendicularly) to the center of the support 112. The second flange 128 is also configured to extend perpendicularly (or substantially perpendicularly) to the front surface 106A. The second flange 128 is configured to extend through the opening 120. The second flange 128 is spaced apart from the lever 110 so that the lever 110 can rotate. The second flange 128 is constructed and sized to face and abut against the second angled stop 116 when the second angled stop 116 is in the blocking position.

[0042] Figure 5 The illustration shows a view of the first flange 126 relative to the first beveled stop 114 according to an example embodiment. Figure 5 In the first flange 126, a first through-hole is included. The first through-hole is configured to receive an adjusting screw 130, such that the adjusting screw 130 extends along an axis 310A, which is perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to the surface of the first flange 126. The adjusting screw 130 is configured to be parallel (or substantially parallel) to the plane of the front surface 106A. The first flange 126 is configured to support the adjusting screw 130 and allow the adjusting screw 130 to move along the axis 310A. The advantage of the adjusting screw 130 is that it allows for fine adjustment based on its length and the amount of extension from the surface of the first flange 126. The adjusting screw 130 includes at least a head 132 and a shaft 134. The adjusting screw 130 is configured to be secured to the first flange 126 via a nut 136. Figure 6 The adjusting screw 130 is positioned such that its head 132 is located on the outer side 138 of the first flange 126, and its shaft 134 is located on the inner side 140 of the first flange 126. In this respect, the adjusting screw 130 is positioned such that when the bracket 112 is in a first position along the path and the first bevel stop 114 is oriented in the blocking position, its head 132 is configured to abut against the first bevel stop 114.

[0043] Figure 6-7 Different views of the second flange 128 according to an example embodiment are illustrated. More specifically, Figure 6 A perspective view of the second flange 128 is shown. Figure 7 A second flange 128 is shown relative to the second beveled stop 116. Figure 6-7In this design, the second flange 128 includes a second through-hole. The second through-hole is configured to receive an adjusting screw 130, such that the adjusting screw 130 extends along axis 310B. The second flange 128 is configured to support the adjusting screw 130 in a position where, when the second bevel stop 116 is in the blocking position, the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 can abut against a second stop. The advantage of the adjusting screw 130 is that it allows for fine adjustment based on its length and the amount of extension from the surface of the second flange 128. The adjusting screw 130 is positioned within the second flange 128 such that the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 is away from the turntable 108. The adjusting screw 130 is positioned such that the head 132 is located on the outer side 142 of the second flange 128, and the shaft 134 is located on the inner side 144 of the second flange 128. The adjusting screw 130 is positioned such that when the bracket 112 is in the second position along the path and the second bevel stop 116 is oriented in the blocking position, its head 132 is configured to abut against the second bevel stop 116.

[0044] Figure 8-9 The illustrations show perspective views of the front sides of the first angled stop 114 and the second angled stop 116, respectively. Figure 8-9 As shown, the first bevel stop 114 and the second bevel stop 116 include similar features, which, when viewed from the front view, are configured to be used on the left and right sides of the bevel adjustment assembly, respectively. In this case, the left side corresponds to a smaller bevel angle, while the right side corresponds to a larger bevel angle. For example, each of the first bevel stop 114 and the second bevel stop 116 includes a mounting portion and a stop portion. The mounting portion includes a mounting plate 148 having a front surface 150 and a rear surface 152. In this example, the front surface 150 and the rear surface 152 are flat. The mounting plate 148 includes a through hole 154 configured to receive a fastener 168. Figure 5 The fastener 168 secures the first beveled stop 114 to the front panel 106. A through-hole 154 is located at the upper corner of the mounting plate 148, positioning the fastener 168 to secure the first beveled stop 114 to the front panel 106 while also ensuring it does not interfere with the stop portion. In this respect, the first beveled stop 114 includes a through-hole on the outer side of the mounting portion (or on the left side when facing the first beveled stop 114), such that the fastener 168 is in a safe, non-interfering position when the stop is engaged in both the blocked and unblocked positions.

[0045] Similarly, such as Figure 9 and 10 As shown, the second bevel stop 116 includes a mounting plate 148 having a through hole 154, the mounting plate 148 being configured to receive fasteners 168 that secure the second bevel stop 116 to the front plate 106. Figure 7Mounting plate 148 includes a through hole 154 located at its upper corner, such that fastener 168 is positioned to secure the second bevel stop 116 to the front plate 106 while also being in a non-interference position relative to the stop portion. In this respect, the second bevel stop 116 includes a through hole 154 located on the outer side of the upper corner of the mounting portion (e.g., the right side when viewed from the front) and a stop portion located on the inner side of the lower corner of the mounting portion (e.g., the left side when viewed from the front), such that fastener 168 is in a safe, non-interference position relative to the stop portion. Generally, the inner side refers to the side closest to the bevel adjustment assembly, while the outer side refers to the side furthest from the bevel adjustment assembly.

[0046] Furthermore, the first bevel stop 114 provides a stop portion on the inner side of the mounting portion (e.g., the right side when viewed from the front), such that the stop portion is positioned to interact with the first flange 126. Simultaneously, the second bevel stop 116 provides a stop portion on the inner side of the mounting portion (e.g., the left side when viewed from the front), such that the stop portion is positioned to interact with the second flange 128. In this respect, relative to the front view, the first bevel stop 114 is configured for use on the left side of the bevel adjustment assembly, while the second bevel stop 116 is configured for use on the right side of the bevel adjustment assembly. In each of these cases, the stop portion includes a stop 156.

[0047] The stop 156 is an elongated member having a first end and a second end. Furthermore, the stop includes at least a surface 156A facing away from the bevel adjustment assembly and at least another surface 156B facing the bevel adjustment assembly. In this case, surfaces 156A and 156B are flat, but they can include any suitable surface type providing the functionality described herein. Moreover, in this example, the first end is smaller than the second end. The first end includes a through-hole configured to receive the shaft 158. The first end of the stop 156 is positioned between a first protrusion 160 and a second protrusion 162 projecting outward from the front surface 150. A predetermined amount of space exists between the first protrusion 160 and the second protrusion 162 to support the first end of the stop 156 and to allow the stop 156 to rotate about the shaft 158. The first protrusion 160 and the second protrusion 162 include through-holes configured to receive the shaft 158.

[0048] The shaft 158 ​​extends along an axis 320 parallel to (or substantially parallel to) the plane of the mounting portion. The shaft 158 ​​is configured to be parallel to (or substantially parallel to) the plane of the front surface 106A of the front plate 106. The shaft 158 ​​is configured to extend through a through-hole in the first protrusion 160, a through-hole at the first end of the stop 156, and a through-hole in the second protrusion 162. In this respect, the stop 156 is configured to rotate about the axis 320 of the shaft 158 ​​in a first direction 320A to an unobstructed position. Figure 9 ) Change to blocking position ( Figure 10 Furthermore, the stop 156 is configured to rotate about axis 320 in a second direction 320B to move from the blocking position ( Figure 10 ) Change to an unobstructed position ( Figure 9 ).

[0049] Meanwhile, the second end of the stop 156 is configured to prevent the angle adjustment assembly from moving past the stop 156. More specifically, as Figure 5 and 7 As shown, surface 156B (or at least a portion thereof) is configured to face and abut against the head 132 of adjusting screw 130 to stop the bevel adjustment assembly from moving past stop 156 when stop 156 is in the blocked position. Furthermore, in this example, stop 156 includes a gripping portion 164 that allows a user to easily grip and rotate stop 156 from one position (e.g., blocked position) to another position (e.g., unblocked position) and vice versa. In this non-limiting example, gripping portion 164 is provided on one side or edge of stop 156, at least as shown... Figure 9 As shown, this makes the gripping portion 164 easy to access, use, and hold, while also being configured to abut against the front surface 150 when in an unobstructed position.

[0050] Figure 10 At least one illustrative example is shown. Figure 9 A perspective view of the rear side of the second angled stop 116. It is worth noting that... Figure 8 The rear side of the first angle stop 114, but similar to the rear side of the second angle stop 114, except that it is configured for use on the opposite side of the angle adjustment assembly. More specifically, as Figure 10 As shown, the second angled stop 116 includes a mounting portion. A rear surface 152 is located on the rear side of the mounting portion. The rear surface 152 includes a flat surface configured to contact the front surface 106A of the front panel 106. Figure 10 As shown, the rear surface 152 includes a through hole 154 for a fastener 168, the through hole 154 being configured to extend through a corresponding hole in the front panel 106 and secure the second beveled stop 116 to the front panel 106. Furthermore, in Figure 10 In the example shown, the rear surface 152 includes a boss 166. The boss 166 is configured to mate with a corresponding hole in the front panel 106. The boss 166 is positioned on the mounting portion to serve as an anti-rotation mechanism and a locator for securing the second bevel stop 116 to the front panel 106. In this configuration, the boss 166 is located diagonally opposite the through hole 154, such that the boss 166 is configured to provide support below the stop portion.

[0051] Figure 11-14 A second example of a beveled stop assembly according to an exemplary embodiment is illustrated. The second example of the beveled stop assembly includes a first beveled stop 170 and a second beveled stop (not shown). More specifically, Figure 11-1 Figure 3 illustrates a first bevel stop 170, configured for use on the left side (when facing the front surface 106A of the front panel 106). Although not shown, a second bevel stop includes similar features but is configured for use on the right side (when facing the front surface 106A of the front panel 106). The first bevel stop 170 includes a mounting portion and a stop portion. Figure 11-14 As shown, the installation part is similar to Figure 8 The mounting portion includes a mounting plate 148 with a through hole 154 configured to receive a fastener 168 for securing the second bevel stop to the front plate 106. Figure 14 Furthermore, in this example, the stop portion includes an arm 172, a first protrusion 174, a second protrusion 176, a shaft 158, an adjusting screw 130, and a nut 136.

[0052] Arm 172 is an elongated member having a first end and a second end. In this example, the first end is smaller than the second. For example, as shown in the perspective views of Figures 12-13, arm 172 is a tapered structure. The first end includes a through-hole configured to receive a shaft 158. The first end of arm 172 is positioned between a first protrusion 174 and a second protrusion 176. In this example, the first protrusion 174 is larger than the second protrusion 176. For example, as... Figure 11-1As shown in Figure 3, a first protrusion 174 is located on the outer side and is configured to support arm 172 when the bevel adjustment assembly abuts against adjusting screw 130. The first protrusion 174 extends further along arm 172 than the second protrusion 176 to provide additional support for arm 172, which can abut against the second protrusion 176 when the bevel adjustment assembly abuts against adjusting screw 130. The first protrusion 174 and the second protrusion 176 include through holes configured to receive a shaft 158. The shaft 158 ​​extends along an axis 330 parallel to (or substantially parallel to) the plane of the mounting portion. The shaft 158 ​​is configured to be parallel to (or substantially parallel to) the plane of the front surface 106A of the front plate 106. The shaft 158 ​​is configured to extend through the through holes of the first protrusion 174, the through hole at the first end of arm 172, and the through hole of the second protrusion 176. In this respect, arm 172 is configured to rotate about axis 330 in a first direction 330A and a second direction 330B, respectively.

[0053] Arm 172 includes a second end portion opposite to the first end portion. The second end portion includes a through-hole configured to receive an adjusting screw 130. In this case, the through-hole at the second end portion is larger than the through-hole at the first end portion. The second end portion is configured to retain and support the adjusting screw 130 while allowing adjustment of the amount of extension of the adjusting screw 130 from the surface of arm 172 along axis 340. In this example, as... Figure 11-1 As shown in Figure 3, the nut 136 is configured to hold the adjusting screw 130 at a desired position on the surface of the arm 172 to provide the desired amount of extension. This feature has the advantage of allowing the user to finely adjust the position of the stop portion, thereby adjusting the orientation of the first position along the path, and enabling more precise positioning of the saw blade 102.

[0054] Arm 172 is configured to move about shaft 158 ​​such that adjusting screw 130 is positioned in a first position (“blocking position”), wherein adjusting screw 130 is configured to overlap with a corresponding portion (e.g., a first section) of opening 120, and thus block the path of the bevel adjustment assembly, causing the bevel adjustment assembly to stop at a first bevel angle (e.g., zero degrees). For example, as Figure 11-1 2 and Figure 14 As shown, when the second end of arm 172 and adjusting screw 130 are below shaft 158, arm 172 is in the blocked position. In this respect, as Figure 14 As shown, the adjusting screw 130 is configured to be oriented such that its head 132 faces the bevel adjustment assembly. The head 132 provides an abutting surface configured to face and abut against the first flange 126 to prevent and stop the bevel adjustment assembly from continuing to move along the first direction 300A. For example, Figure 14The first angled stop 170 is shown in the blocking position, with the head 132 abutting against the outer surface of the first flange 126 of the bracket 112.

[0055] Arm 172 is configured to move about shaft 158 ​​such that adjusting screw 130 is positioned in a second position (“unobstructed position”) where adjusting screw 130 does not overlap with the corresponding portion (e.g., the first section) of opening 120 and clears itself from the path of the bevel adjustment assembly, allowing the bevel adjustment assembly to move freely beyond a first bevel angle (e.g., zero degrees) and providing a current bevel angle less than the first bevel angle (e.g., less than zero degrees). For example, in this example, arm 172 is in the unobstructed position when the second end of arm 172 and adjusting screw 130 are positioned above shaft 158. More specifically, for example, when a user wants to position saw blade 102 at a bevel angle less than zero degrees, the user can lift and / or rotate the second end of arm 172 about shaft 158, causing adjusting screw 130 to move away, and the bevel adjustment assembly can continue to move along front plate 106 to a position corresponding to a bevel angle less than the first bevel angle. When in the unobstructed position, the adjusting screw 130 is completely outside the path of the bevel adjustment assembly, so that no part of the first bevel stop 170 interferes with the movement of the bevel adjustment assembly along the path.

[0056] Figure 15-17 A third example of a beveled stop assembly according to an exemplary embodiment is illustrated. This third example of the beveled stop assembly includes a first beveled stop 178 and a second beveled stop (not shown). More specifically, Figure 15-17 A first bevel stop 178 is illustrated, configured for use on the left side (when facing the front surface 106A of the front panel 106). Although not shown, a second bevel stop includes similar features but is configured for use on the right side (when facing the front surface 106A of the front panel 106). The first bevel stop 178 includes a mounting portion and a stop portion. Figure 15-17 As shown, the mounting portion includes a mounting plate 180. Furthermore, in this example, the first beveled stop 178 includes a fastener 182. Figure 16-17 ), adjusting screw 130 and nut 136. In addition, such as Figure 16-17 As shown, the first angled stop 178 is configured to include and interact with a first stop post 184 and a second stop post 186 located on the front surface 106A of the front panel 106. The first stop post 184 is configured to provide a first fixed stop. The first stop post 184 is configured to stop the first angled stop 178 in a blocked position. The second stop post 186 is configured to provide a second fixation. The second stop post 186 is configured to stop the first angled stop 178 in an unblocked position.

[0057] Mounting plate 180 includes any suitable shape (e.g., rectangular shape) and has a through hole 154 in the upper left region of mounting plate 180 when viewed from a frontal view. In this case, the mounting portion is configured to receive fastener 182 via the through hole 154. Fastener 182 is a shoulder screw or any suitable device that at least provides the function described herein. In this case, fastener 182 has a shank including a threadless portion that acts as a support surface. In this respect, unlike other embodiments, the mounting portion is not fixed to front plate 106 but is configured to rotate about fastener 182. In this case, first bevel stop 178 is configured to move about axis 350 of fastener 182. Axis 350 is the central longitudinal axis of fastener 182. Axis 350 is perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to the plane of the front surface of mounting portion and / or the front surface 106A of front plate 106.

[0058] The mounting portion includes a retainer 188. The retainer 188 is configured to support the adjusting screw 130 and allow the adjusting screw 130 to move along axis 360 while supported by the retainer 188. The retainer 188 is positioned at the bottom of the mounting plate 180. The retainer 188 is secured to the mounting plate 180. The retainer 188 is spaced apart from the through-hole and the fastener 182. The retainer 188 is positioned to have sufficient clearance from the fastener 182 and is also positioned to abut against the first flange 126 when in a stopped position. The retainer 188 is a structure configured to surround the adjusting screw 130 and allow the adjusting screw 130 to move linearly within the retainer 188 along axis 360, which is parallel (or substantially parallel) to the plane of the front surface 106A. Axis 360 is configured to be perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to axis 350 of the fastener 182. The adjusting screw 130 is configured to be oriented in the retainer 188 such that the head 132 is configured to face the first flange 126 when in the blocking position. The adjusting screw 130 is configured to move linearly along axis 360 to adjust the orientation of the blocking position by adjusting the amount by which the adjusting screw 130 extends outward from the retainer 188.

[0059] Mounting plate 180 is configured to rotate about fastener 182 such that adjusting screw 130 is positioned in a first position (“blocking position”), wherein adjusting screw 130 is configured to overlap with a first segment of opening 120 and thus block the path of the bevel adjustment assembly, causing the bevel adjustment assembly to stop at a first bevel angle (e.g., zero degrees). For example, in this example, mounting plate 180 is in the first position when the first sidewall 180A of mounting plate 180 abuts against the first stop post 184, causing adjusting screw 130 to be positioned below fastener 182. When in the blocking position, mounting plate 180 is at least substantially vertically oriented, and adjusting screw 130 is at least substantially horizontally oriented. In this respect, as Figure 16 As shown, the adjusting screw 130 is configured to be oriented such that the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 faces the bevel adjustment assembly. The head 132 provides an abutting surface configured to abut against the first flange 126 to stop the bevel adjustment assembly from further movement along the first direction 300A. For example, Figure 16 The first angled stop 178 is shown in the blocking position, with the head 132 abutting against the outer surface of the first flange 126 of the bracket 112.

[0060] Mounting plate 180 is configured to rotate about fastener 182 such that adjusting screw 130 is positioned in a second position (“unobstructed position”), wherein adjusting screw 130 does not overlap with a portion (e.g., a first segment) of opening 120 (or path) to clear that portion (e.g., the first segment) of opening 120 (or path), allowing the bevel adjustment assembly to move freely beyond a first bevel angle (e.g., zero degrees) and providing a current bevel angle smaller than the first bevel angle. For example, in this example, when the second sidewall 180B of mounting plate 180 abuts against the second stop post 186, mounting plate 180 is in the unobstructed position such that mounting plate 180 is at least substantially laterally oriented and adjusting screw 130 is at least substantially vertically oriented. Figure 17 As shown, when the mounting plate 180 is rotated to the unobstructed position, the adjusting screw 130 is located on one side of the fastener 182 (e.g., the right side when viewed from the front). Furthermore, as... Figure 17As shown, when the mounting plate 180 is rotated to the unobstructed position, the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 is positioned above the fastener 182. More specifically, for example, when the user wants to position the saw blade 102 at an angle less than zero degrees, the user can rotate the first bevel stop 178 around the fastener 182 until the second sidewall 180B abuts against the second stop post 186, causing the stop to move away, and the bevel adjustment assembly can move along the front plate 106 to a position where the saw blade 102 can be moved to an angle less than the first bevel angle (e.g., less than 0 degrees). In this case, when the first bevel stop 178 is in the unobstructed position, the bevel adjustment assembly is configured to move the saw blade 102 to an angle less than 0 degrees. When the first bevel stop 178 is in the unobstructed position ( Figure 17 The adjusting screw 130 is completely outside the path of the bevel adjustment assembly, so that no part of the first bevel stop 178 interferes with the movement of the bevel adjustment assembly, thereby allowing the bevel adjustment assembly to move beyond the first position along the path of the front panel 106.

[0061] Figure 18-19 A fourth example of a beveled stop assembly according to an exemplary embodiment is illustrated. The fourth example of the beveled stop assembly includes a first beveled stop (not shown) and a second beveled stop 190. More specifically, Figure 18-19 An example of a second bevel stop 190 is illustrated. Although not shown, a first bevel stop is configured similarly or substantially the same as the second bevel stop 190, but is configured to be positioned on the opposite side of the opening 120 and / or bracket 112 of the front panel 106. In this example, the second bevel stop 190 is connected via a through-hole 106C in the front panel 106. Figure 18-19 As shown, the through hole 106C is positioned adjacent to the opening 120. The second beveled stop 190 includes at least a head portion 192, a shaft portion 194, a spring 196, a stop 198, and a knob 200. The second beveled stop 190 includes a stop position ( Figure 18 ) Change to an unobstructed position ( Figure 19 The pull mechanism (e.g., knob 200) is used. Furthermore, when the tilt adjustment assembly moves away from the second tilt stop 190 and along the first direction 300A, the second tilt stop 190 is configured to change from the unblocked position to the blocked position via the spring 196 in a self-recovering manner.

[0062] The shaft portion 194 includes a first end and a second end. In this example, as... Figure 18-19As shown, a head portion 192 and a spring 196 are disposed at a first end of a shaft portion 194. The head portion 192 is configured to support the spring 196, which is disposed around the shaft portion 194. The dimension D1 (e.g., width) of the head portion 192 is greater than the dimension D2 (e.g., width) of the shaft portion 194. A stop 198 and a knob 200 are disposed at a second end of the shaft portion 194. The stop 198 includes a dimension D3 (e.g., width) which is greater than the dimension D2 of the shaft portion 194. The stop 198 includes a side surface 198A, which is configured to face and stop the bevel adjustment assembly from moving beyond a second position along the second direction 300B of the path. In this example, the second position along the path corresponds to a second bevel angle of 45 degrees.

[0063] Furthermore, the shaft portion 194 is configured to extend and move through a through-hole 106C in the front plate 106. The through-hole 106C is sized to receive the shaft portion 194 instead of the spring 196, such that the spring 196 is positioned between the head portion 192 and the rear surface 106B of the front plate 106. The shaft portion 194 is configured to extend along an axis 370 perpendicular to (or substantially perpendicular to) the front plate 106. The shaft portion 194 is configured to move in a first direction 370A and a second direction 370B, respectively. The first direction 370A is opposite to the second direction 370B. The second angled stop 190 is configured to move to a blocked position and an unblocked position.

[0064] When the second bevel stop 190 is in the blocking position, the second bevel stop 190 overlaps with a portion of the opening 120 and blocks the path of the bevel adjustment assembly, causing the bevel adjustment assembly to stop at its current position (“second position”) along the path that positions the saw blade 102 at a second bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees). In this respect, the bevel adjustment assembly is configured to travel along the path to at least the second position, where the second bevel stop 190 prevents the bevel adjustment assembly from moving further along the path in the second direction 300B. When in the blocking position, as Figure 18 As shown, the stop 198 has a rear surface 198B, which is configured to contact the front surface 106A of the front plate 106. Furthermore, when in the blocked position, the side surface 198A of the stop 198 is configured to serve as an abutment surface for the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130, thereby stopping the bracket 112 from moving beyond its current position. Additionally, as... Figure 18 As shown, the spring 196 is configured to be in a slightly compressed state (or uncompressed state) and / or configured to support and / or push the stop 198 toward the front plate 106.

[0065] The second bevel stop 190 is also configured to be in an unobstructed position. In this regard, for example, if the user wants to position the saw blade 102 at an angle greater than the second bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees) when the second bevel stop 190 is in the obstructed position, the user can pull or move the knob 200 in the first direction 370A, causing the second bevel stop 190 to move along the axis 370 in the first direction 370A. When the knob 200 is pulled and / or moved in the first direction 370A, each portion of the second bevel stop 190 moves along the first direction 370A with the knob 200. More specifically, for example, the head portion 192 is configured to move toward the rear surface 106B of the front plate 106, and the distance between the head portion 192 and the rear surface 106B is reduced, thereby changing the spring 196 to a more compressed state.

[0066] Furthermore, when the knob 200 moves in the first direction 370A, a portion of the shaft 194 is configured to move through the through-hole and extend beyond the front surface 106A of the front panel 106. The second bevel stop 190 is configured to move such that at least the shaft 194 extends outward by a dimension D4, which is configured to provide a side surface 194A sized to face the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130. Figure 19 As shown, the side surface 194A is configured to face and abut against the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130, and to stop the angle adjustment assembly from moving beyond its current position along the second direction 300B. Additionally, as... Figure 19 As shown, the dimension D3 of the stop 198 is larger than the dimension D2 (e.g., width) of the shaft portion 194. Unlike the stop 198 (which is sized to overlap with the opening 120 and block the path of the bevel adjustment assembly when in the blocking position), the shaft portion 194 is sized such that it does not block the path of the bevel adjustment assembly, thereby allowing the bevel adjustment assembly to move to another position that extends beyond the second position by at least dimension D5 along the path in the second direction 300B and corresponds to a bevel angle greater than the second bevel angle (e.g., forty-five degrees). In this example, dimension D5 is the distance between the side surface 198A of the stop 198 and the side surface 194A of the shaft portion 194.

[0067] Figure 20-21 A fifth example of a beveled stop assembly according to an exemplary embodiment is illustrated. The fifth example of the beveled stop assembly includes a first beveled stop (not shown) and a second beveled stop 202. More specifically, Figure 20-21An example of a second bevel stop 202 is illustrated. Although not shown, a first bevel stop is configured similarly or substantially the same as the second bevel stop 202, but is configured to be used for and positioned on the opposite side of the opening 120 and / or bracket 112 of the front panel 106. In this example, the second bevel stop 202 is connected via a through-hole 106D in the front panel 106. Figure 20-21 As shown, the through hole 106D is positioned adjacent to the opening 120. The second bevel stop 202 includes at least a housing 204, a spring 206, a shoulder 208, a stop 210, and a knob 212. The second bevel stop 202 includes a push mechanism (e.g., knob 212) to change from a blocked position to an unblocked position. Furthermore, when the bevel adjustment assembly moves away from the second bevel stop 202, the second bevel stop 202 is configured to change from the unblocked position to the blocked position via the spring 206 in a self-resetting manner.

[0068] The housing 204 is configured to receive and support the spring 206, the shoulder 208, and the stop 210. In this respect, for example, the housing 204 has a hollow interior to receive the spring 206, the shoulder 208, and the stop 210. Furthermore, as... Figure 20-21 As shown, the housing 204 includes a flange portion 204A surrounding an opening in the housing 204. The flange portion 204A is configured to be mounted and / or secured to the rear surface 106B of the front panel 106. The housing 204 has a hollow interior. Furthermore, as... Figure 20-21 As shown, housing 204 is aligned with the corresponding through-hole 106D of front panel 106. Housing 204 is positioned to support and receive these components as spring 206, shoulder 208 and stop 210 move along axis 380.

[0069] Spring 206 is located between the inner surface of housing 204 and the rear surface of shoulder 208. Shoulder 208 is configured to support spring 206. Shoulder 208 is also configured to abut against the rear surface 106B of front plate 106 to position stop 210 in a blocking position and ensure that spring 206 is contained within housing 204. For example, shoulder 208 has a dimension D6 (e.g., width) that is larger than dimension D7 (e.g., width) of stop 210. Dimension D6 of shoulder 208 is also larger than the dimension of through hole 106D, thereby preventing shoulder 208 from passing through through hole 106D. Meanwhile, stop 210 is sized to move through through hole 106D. Moreover, in this example, dimension D8 (e.g., width) of knob 212 is smaller than dimension D7 (e.g., width) of stop 210. Furthermore, side surface 212A of knob 212 is offset by a distance D9 from side surface 210A of stop 210.

[0070] Furthermore, the spring 206, shoulder 208, stop 210, and knob 212 are aligned along axis 380. In this case, axis 380 is the central longitudinal axis of the second bevel stop 202. Axis 380 is perpendicular (or substantially perpendicular) to the front surface 106A and / or rear surface 106B of the front plate 106. In this respect, the shoulder 208, stop 210, spring 206, and knob 212 are configured to move in the first direction 380A and the second direction 380B, respectively. The second bevel stop 202 is configured to self-recover from an unblocked position to a blocked position by moving via the spring 206 in the second direction 380B. The second bevel stop 202 is configured to move from the blocked position to an unblocked position by moving (e.g., pushing) via the knob 212 in the first direction 380A.

[0071] Figure 20 An example is illustrated when the second angled stop 202 is in the blocking position. When the second angled stop 202 is in the blocking position, the spring 206 is in a slightly compressed state (or uncompressed state), and the spring 206 occupies at least a large portion of the space in the housing 204, such that the stop 210 is at least substantially located on the front side of the front panel 106. In this example, for example, the stop 210 is positioned such that at least a portion of the shoulder 208 abuts against the rear surface 106B of the front panel 106. Furthermore, the stop 210 is positioned such that the rear surface of the stop 210 is flush or substantially flush with the rear surface 106B of the front panel. Additionally, the stop 210 is positioned to project outward from the front surface 106A of the front panel 106 to prevent the support 112 from moving beyond a second position (e.g., 45 degrees). Figure 20 As shown, in this example, an adjusting screw 130 is provided on the second flange 128 of the bracket 112. The head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 faces outward from the second flange 128 and towards the second bevel stop 202. When the bevel adjustment assembly and the bracket 112 move in the second direction 300B to increase the bevel angle beyond the second bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees), the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 is configured to abut against the side surface 210A of the stop 210 when the second bevel stop 202 is in the blocking position. Figure 20 As shown. The abutment of the bevel adjustment assembly (e.g., the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130) with the side surface 210A of the stop 210 stops the bevel adjustment assembly in its current position along the path (“second position”). When the bevel adjustment assembly is in this second position, the saw blade 102 is positioned at a second bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees). When the second bevel stop 202 is in the blocking position, the bevel adjustment assembly cannot continue to move along the path in the second direction 300B to another position corresponding to a bevel angle greater than the second bevel angle.

[0072] Figure 21The illustration shows an example when the second bevel stop 202 is in the unobstructed position. In this respect, when the user desires a bevel angle greater than the second bevel, the user is configured to push or move the knob 212 in the first direction 380A, causing the second bevel stop 202 to change from the obstructed position to the unobstructed position. When the knob 212 moves toward the front panel 106 and / or the housing 204 in this first direction 380A, the knob 212 moves the stop 210 along the first direction 380A, causing the spring 206 to move from a less compressed state (…). Figure 20 ) transforms into a more compressed state ( Figure 21 When spring 206 is under significant compression ( Figure 21 When the spring 206 is in a smaller compressed state or an uncompressed state, it will be in a more stable state. Figure 20 Compared to the previous method, the spring 206 occupies less space in the housing 204. Furthermore, when the stop 210 moves along the first direction 380A, the stop 210 changes from being located at least mostly on the front side of the front plate 106 to being located at least mostly on the rear side of the front plate 106. For example, as... Figure 21 As shown, the stop 210 is positioned such that its front surface is flush or substantially flush with the front surface 106A of the front plate 106. The stop 210 is positioned within the housing 204 such that it does not protrude outward from the front surface 106A of the front plate 106. In this respect, the stop 210 does not obstruct the path of the bevel adjustment assembly as it moves along the second direction 300B. When the stop 210 moves to an unobstructed position and clears itself from the path, the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed to move along the path to another position, which is a distance D9 further along the second direction 300B than the second position, allowing the saw blade 102 to be positioned at an angle greater than the second bevel angle.

[0073] As discussed above, in this example, the adjusting screw 130 is provided on the second flange 128 of the bracket 112. The head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 faces outward along the second direction 300B and towards the second bevel stop 202. In this case, when the bevel adjustment assembly and the bracket 112 move in the second direction 300B to increase the bevel angle beyond the second bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees), the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 is configured to abut against the side surface 212A of the knob 212 when the second bevel stop 202 is in the unblocked position, as... Figure 21As shown. The abutment of the bevel adjustment assembly (e.g., the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 supported by bracket 112) with the side surface 212A of the knob 212 stops the bevel adjustment assembly in its current position, which positions the saw blade 102 at a bevel angle greater than the second bevel angle. When the stop 210 changes from the blocked position to the unblocked position, the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed to move along the path in the second direction 300B beyond the second position distance D9. In this example, as Figure 20-21 As shown, dimension D9 is the distance between the side surface 210A of the stop 210 and the side surface 212A of the knob 212.

[0074] Figure 22-24 A sixth example of a beveled stop assembly according to an exemplary embodiment is illustrated. This sixth example of the beveled stop assembly includes a first beveled stop (not shown) and a second beveled stop 214. More specifically, Figure 22-24 A second bevel stop 214 is illustrated, configured for use on the right side of the bevel adjustment assembly (when facing the front surface 106A of the front panel 106). Although not shown, a first bevel stop includes similar features but is configured for use on the left side of the bevel adjustment assembly (when facing the front surface 106A of the front panel 106). The second bevel stop 214 includes a stop 216 and a stop post 218. At least as Figure 24 As shown, the stop 216 includes a first portion 216A and a second portion 216B. The first portion 216A includes a through-hole configured to receive a fastener 182, such as a shoulder screw or any suitable device providing at least the functionality described herein. The fastener 182 is configured to connect the stop 216 to the front panel 106 and to allow the stop 216 to move to a stopped position and an unstopped position, respectively. The front panel 106 includes a corresponding through-hole to receive the fastener 182. Figure 22-24 As shown, the stop 216 is configured to rotate about the axis of rotation and / or the central longitudinal axis of the fastener 182. When connected to the front panel 106, the longitudinal axis of the fastener 182 is configured to extend perpendicular to (or substantially perpendicular to) the front panel 106.

[0075] The second part 216B includes an elongated member extending from a portion of the first part 216A. This elongated member includes at least a first sidewall portion 216C and a second sidewall portion 216D. Figure 22-23As shown, the first sidewall portion 216C is configured to provide an abutment surface to the bevel adjustment assembly (e.g., the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130). In this example, the first sidewall portion 216C extends tangentially from the surface of the first portion 216A. Furthermore, in this example, the first sidewall portion 216C has a size and shape (e.g., a curved portion) corresponding to the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130. In this case, the first sidewall portion 216C protrudes outward from the surface of the stop 216 and provides an abutment surface sized to contact the entire head 132 of the adjusting screw 130. The first sidewall portion 216C may also provide a handle-like portion for the user, which facilitates gripping and moving the second bevel stop 214 to the blocked position and the unblocked position, respectively. The second sidewall portion 216D is disposed on the side of the elongated member opposite to the first sidewall portion 216C. The second sidewall portion 216D is configured to abut against the side surface 218A of the stop post 218 to position the stop 216 in the blocking position. Furthermore, the stop post 218 is configured to hold the stop 216 in the blocking position when the tilt adjustment assembly abuts against the second tilt stop 214. Figure 22-24 As shown, the stop post 218 is fixed to the front plate 106 and is configured to provide a fixed stop for stopping the second angled stop 214, such that the second angled stop 214 is in the blocking position.

[0076] In the default state, the second angled stop 214 is positioned in the blocking position because the configuration (e.g., weight and position) of the second portion 216B relative to the first portion 216A causes the second angled stop 214 to move to the blocking position, at least due to gravity. For example, as Figure 23 As shown, when the second angled stop 214 is in the blocking position, it contacts the stop post 218. More specifically, when the second angled stop 214 is in the blocking position, the second sidewall portion 216D contacts the side surface 218A of the stop post 218. For example, in Figure 23 When the second bevel stop is in the blocked position, the first sidewall portion 216C is positioned facing and abutting against the head 132 of the adjusting screw 130 to stop the bevel adjustment assembly from moving beyond the second position along the path in the second direction 300B. Furthermore, the stop post 218 is configured to support the second bevel stop 214 in the blocked position when the bevel adjustment assembly pushes against the first sidewall portion 216C of the second bevel stop 214. When the bevel adjustment assembly abuts against the second bevel stop 214, the bevel adjustment assembly stops at the second position along the path, such that the bevel adjustment assembly positions the saw blade 102 at the second bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees). After the bevel adjustment assembly moves in the first direction 300A to provide sufficient clearance for the movement of the second bevel stop 214, the second bevel stop 214 can rotate in the first direction 390A to change from the blocked position to the unblocked position.

[0077] If the user desires a bevel angle greater than the second bevel angle, the user simply moves or rotates the stop 216 about the axis in the first direction 390A, causing the stop 216 to move out of the path of the bevel adjustment assembly. For example, the user can manipulate the protruding portion of the first sidewall portion 216C of the second bevel stop 214 to move the stop 216 in the first direction 390A. In this case, as... Figure 24 As shown, the second bevel stop 214 rotates in the first direction 390A and moves away from the stop post 218, such that the stop 216 is positioned above the opening 120. The stop 216 is spaced apart from the opening 120 so that the stop 216 does not overlap with the opening 120, and the bevel adjustment assembly has an unobstructed path for moving to a position corresponding to a bevel angle greater than the second bevel angle. Moreover, the upper surface 218B of the stop post 218 is located below the first portion 216A of the second bevel stop 214 in the unobstructed position.

[0078] like Figure 24 As shown, when the second bevel stop 214 is rotated to the unobstructed position, the bevel adjustment assembly is configured to move to another position further along the second direction 300B than the second position. When the bevel adjustment assembly is not obstructed by the second bevel stop 214, it is configured to position the saw blade 102 at another bevel angle greater than the second bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees). In this respect, when the second bevel stop 214 is in the unobstructed position, the bevel adjustment assembly is configured to move an additional amount along the second direction 200B. This additional amount is defined between the second position and the other position along the path. This additional amount may correspond to the width of the second portion 216B. This additional amount may correspond to the distance between the second position and the end of the path, defined by the sidewall portion 122 defining the opening 120. Furthermore, once the angle adjustment assembly moves away from the second angle stop 214 along the first direction 300A, and the second angle stop 214 is no longer supported in the unblocked position, the second angle stop 214 is configured to move in a self-recovering manner in the second direction 390B and move to the blocking position, for example, due to the configuration of the second part 216B relative to the first part 216A and gravity. Additionally, when moving in the second direction 390B, the second angle stop 214 is configured to be set to the blocking position when it abuts against the stop post 218.

[0079] As discussed herein, embodiments include numerous advantageous features and benefits. For example, embodiments include bevel stop assemblies that allow one or more boundaries of the bevel adjustment assembly to be quickly and easily set and / or released from a convenient location on the power tool device. Examples of embodiments include a first bevel stop configured to provide a first boundary for the bevel adjustment assembly, such that the bevel adjustment assembly is restricted to a position relative to a first predetermined bevel angle (e.g., 0 degrees) along the path of the constrained power tool (e.g., saw blade 102). More specifically, when the first bevel stop is in the blocking position, the bevel adjustment assembly is prohibited from positioning the power tool at an angle less than the first predetermined bevel angle (e.g., less than 0 degrees), while allowing the power tool to be positioned at an angle equal to or greater than the first predetermined bevel angle (e.g., equal to or greater than 0 degrees).

[0080] Furthermore, these first bevel stops are configured to be released as a first boundary, so that the bevel adjustment assembly is not restricted relative to its position along the path, which would otherwise constrain the power tool relative to a first predetermined bevel angle. In this respect, the path is cleared and not blocked by the first bevel stops. When the first bevel stops are in the unobstructed position, the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed and can be moved to a position where the power tool is placed at an angle less than the first predetermined bevel angle (e.g., less than 0 degrees), and is also allowed and can be placed at an angle equal to or greater than the first predetermined bevel angle (e.g., equal to or greater than 0 degrees). When the first bevel stops are in the unobstructed position, the bevel adjustment assembly is not constrained by the first bevel stops at the first segment or first end of the path, but can be constrained by other structures, such as the corresponding sidewall portion 122. Advantageously, these first bevel stops can be easily moved to the blocked position and the unobstructed position, respectively. In addition, these first bevel stops are configured to self-recover from the unobstructed position to the blocked position. For example, these first angled stops can be held in an unobstructed position by the user, and return to the obstructed position when the user releases their holding of the first angled stops in the unobstructed position.

[0081] Furthermore, embodiments include examples of a second bevel stop configured to provide a second boundary to the bevel adjustment assembly, such that the bevel adjustment assembly is restricted to a position that constrains the path of a power tool (e.g., saw blade 102) relative to a second predetermined bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees). More specifically, when the second bevel stop is in the blocking position, the bevel adjustment assembly is prohibited from placing the power tool at an angle greater than the second predetermined bevel angle (e.g., greater than 45 degrees), while being permitted and able to place the power tool at an angle equal to or less than the second predetermined bevel angle (e.g., equal to or less than 45 degrees).

[0082] Furthermore, these second bevel stops are configured to be released as a second boundary, so that the bevel adjustment assembly is not restricted relative to its position along the path, which would otherwise constrain the power tool relative to a second predetermined bevel angle. In this respect, the path is cleared to avoid being blocked by the second bevel stops. When the second bevel stops are in the unobstructed position, the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed and can be moved to a position where the power tool is placed at an angle greater than the second predetermined bevel angle (e.g., greater than 45 degrees), and is also allowed and can be placed at an angle equal to or less than the second predetermined bevel angle (e.g., 45 degrees). When the second bevel stops are in the unobstructed position, the bevel adjustment assembly is not constrained by the second bevel stops at the second segment or second end of the path, but can be constrained by other structures, such as the corresponding sidewall portion 122. Advantageously, these second bevel stops can be easily moved to the blocked position and the unobstructed position, respectively. In addition, these first bevel stops are configured to self-recover from the unobstructed position to the blocked position. For example, these second bevel stops can be held in an unblocked position by the user, and return to the blocked position when the user releases their hold on the second bevel stops in the unblocked position.

[0083] Advantageously, the embodiments are configured such that the first and second bevel stops are operable on the front surface 106A of the side panel portion (e.g., the front panel portion), thereby providing the user with convenient access to set and release the limits of the bevel adjustment assembly. Furthermore, these embodiments have the advantage that the first bevel stop is configured to be easily and without the need for any tools moved to the blocked and unblocked positions, respectively. Similarly, the second bevel stop is configured to be easily and without the need for any tools moved to the blocked and unblocked positions, respectively. Moreover, the first bevel stop is configured to return to its default position (e.g., the blocked position) via self-recovery (e.g., by gravity, a spring, or any suitable means), thereby reducing the burden on the user of resetting the first bevel stop. Likewise, the second bevel stop is configured to return to its default position (e.g., the blocked position) via self-recovery (e.g., by gravity, a spring, or any suitable means), thereby reducing the burden on the user of resetting the second bevel stop.

[0084] In other words, the above description is intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive, and is provided in the context of a particular application and its requirements. Those skilled in the art will appreciate from the foregoing description that the invention can be implemented in a wide variety of forms, and various embodiments can be implemented individually or in combination. Therefore, although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with specific examples, the general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the described embodiments, and the true scope of the embodiments and / or methods of the invention is not limited to the shown and described embodiments, as various modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon study of the drawings, specification, and appended claims. For example, components and functions may be separated or combined in ways different from the various described embodiments, and may be described using different terms. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of this disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electric tool device comprising: Power tool assembly, including a tool and an actuator configured to actuate the tool; A support assembly is configured to support a power tool assembly. The support assembly includes a panel portion, which includes at least an outer surface and an opening defined by a sidewall portion. An angle adjustment assembly is configured to move along a path of a panel portion to at least a first position and a second position, the first position corresponding to a first angle and the second position corresponding to a second angle. The angle adjustment assembly includes a bracket having a first flange that projects outward from the bracket and extends perpendicular to the middle of the bracket. The first flange also projects outward from the outer surface of the panel portion and extends through the opening. as well as A first bevel stop, mounted to the outer surface of the panel portion, includes a first stop movable to (i) a first blocking position, in which the first stop faces a first flange and prevents the bevel adjustment assembly from moving in a first direction beyond a first position, thereby restraining the power tool at the first bevel, and (ii) a first unblocked position, in which the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed to move in the first direction beyond the first position to a second position, thereby freeing the power tool from being restrained at the first bevel and allowing it to be positioned at the second bevel. in, The angle adjustment component is configured to move away from the first angle stop in a second direction when the first angle stop is in the first blocking position, and The angle adjustment component is configured to move away from the first angle stop in a second direction when the first angle stop is in a first unobstructed position.

2. The power tool device according to claim 1, wherein: The bevel adjustment assembly further includes a second flange configured to project outward from the outer surface of the panel portion; and The power tool assembly further includes a second bevel stop mounted to the outer surface of the panel portion. The second bevel stop includes a second stop configured to move to (i) a second blocking position, in which the second stop faces the second flange and prevents the bevel adjustment assembly from moving along the second direction beyond a third position, such that the power tool is restrained at the third bevel, and (ii) a second unblocked position, in which the bevel adjustment assembly is allowed to move to a fourth position, further along the second direction than the third position, such that the power tool is not restrained at the third bevel and can be positioned at the fourth bevel. in, The angle adjustment component is configured to move away from the second angle stop in a first direction when the second angle stop is in the second blocking position, and The angle adjustment component is configured to move away from the second angle stop in a first direction when the second angle stop is in the second unobstructed position.

3. The power tool device according to claim 2, wherein: The support includes a second flange; The first flange is located at the first end of the bracket; and The second flange is located at the second end of the bracket opposite to the first end.

4. The power tool device according to claim 3, wherein: A first flange supports a first adjuster, the first adjuster enabling adjustment of a first position of the angle adjustment assembly relative to a first angle stop; and The second flange supports the second adjuster, which enables the third position of the bracket to be adjusted relative to the second angled stop.

5. The power tool device according to claim 2, wherein: The first oblique angle is zero degrees; The second oblique angle is smaller than the first oblique angle; The third oblique angle is 45 degrees; and The fourth oblique angle is greater than the second oblique angle.

6. The power tool device according to claim 2, wherein: The first angled stop is deflected to the first blocking position by gravity or the first spring; and The second angled stop is deflected to the second blocking position by gravity or the second spring.

7. The power tool device according to claim 2, wherein: The first stop supports a first adjuster that allows adjustment of the first blocking position; and The second stop supports a second adjuster that allows adjustment of the second stop position.

8. A sawing device, comprising: Saw blade; A motor configured to drive the saw blade; The chassis is configured to support the motor; An angle adjustment assembly is configured to move the saw blade to various angles. The angle adjustment assembly includes a bracket having a first flange that projects outward from the bracket and extends perpendicular to the middle of the bracket. A support assembly for supporting a saw blade and a chassis with a motor, the support assembly including a panel portion having an opening defined by a sidewall portion, the sidewall portion allowing a support to move along a path when the bevel adjustment assembly moves relative to the panel portion, the panel portion including an outer surface, a first flange configured to extend through the opening; as well as A first bevel stop, mounted to the outer surface of the panel portion, includes a first stop configured to move to (a) a first blocking position, in which the first stop blocks the path and prevents the support from moving along the path in a first direction beyond a first position, such that the saw blade is constrained at a first bevel; and (b) a first unblocked position, in which the path is not blocked by the first stop, such that the support is allowed to move along the path to a second position, which in the first direction exceeds the first position, such that the saw blade is configured at a second bevel. in, The bracket is configured to move away from the first angled stop in a second direction when the first angled stop is in the first blocking position, and The bracket is configured to move away from the first angled stop in a second direction when the first angled stop is in the first unobstructed position.

9. The sawing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: When the first angled stop is in the first blocking position, the first stop overlaps with a portion of the path to block the bracket from moving further along the path in the first direction; and When the first angled stop is in the first unobstructed position, the first stop does not overlap with the portion of the path, and allows the bracket to move further along the path in the first direction.

10. The sawing apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising: A second bevel stop, mounted to the outer surface of the panel portion, includes a second stop configured to move to (a) a second blocking position to block the path and stop the bracket from moving further along the path in a second direction than a third position, such that the saw blade is constrained at the third bevel; and (b) a second unblocked position to clear the path and allow the bracket to move to a fourth position, which extends along the path in a second direction beyond the third position, such that the saw blade is positioned at the fourth bevel. in, The bracket is configured to move away from the second angled stop in a first direction when the second angled stop is in the second blocking position, and The bracket is configured to move away from the second angled stop in a second direction when the second angled stop is in the second unobstructed position.

11. The sawing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The first oblique angle is zero degrees; The second oblique angle is smaller than the first oblique angle; The third oblique angle is 45 degrees; and The fourth oblique angle is greater than the third oblique angle.

12. The sawing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The first angled stop is deflected to the first blocking position by gravity or the first spring; and The second angled stop is deflected to the second blocking position by gravity or the second spring.

13. The sawing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The first stop is configured to rotate about a first axis to move to a first blocked position and a first unblocked position, respectively; The first axis is parallel to the panel portion; The second stop is configured to rotate about the second axis to move to a second blocked position and a second unblocked position, respectively; and The second axis is parallel to the panel portion.

14. The sawing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The first stop supports the first adjuster; The first adjuster can move along the first stop so that the orientation of the first blocking position can be adjusted. The second stop supports the second adjuster; and The second adjuster can move along the second stop to adjust the orientation of the second blocking position.

15. The sawing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The support includes a first flange having a first adjuster; The first adjuster is movable relative to the first flange so that the first position of the angle adjustment component can be adjusted; The support includes a second flange with a second adjuster; and The second adjuster is movable relative to the second flange to allow adjustment of the second position of the bracket.

16. A sawing device, comprising: Saw blade; A table having a working surface and a panel portion, the panel portion including an outer surface and an opening defined by a sidewall portion; The bevel adjustment assembly is configured to adjust the saw blade to various bevel angles as the bevel adjustment assembly moves to various positions along the path of the panel portion. The bevel adjustment assembly includes a bracket having a first flange that projects outward from the bracket and extends perpendicularly to the middle of the bracket and through the opening. as well as An angled stop assembly includes at least a first angled stop disposed on the outer surface. The first angled stop includes a first stop configured to move to (i) a first blocking position, in which the first stop blocks a first segment of the path to stop the angled adjustment assembly from moving beyond a first position along the path in a first direction, such that the saw blade is constrained at a first angle corresponding to the first position, and (ii) a first unblocked position, in which the first stop does not block the first segment of the path, such that the angled adjustment assembly is allowed to move to a second position, the second position being further along the path in the first direction than the first position, such that the saw blade is not constrained at the first angle and is allowed to move to a second angle corresponding to the second position.

17. The sawing apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: The bevel stop assembly includes at least a second bevel stop disposed on the outer surface. The second bevel stop includes a second stop configured to move to (i) a second blocking position, in which the second stop blocks a second segment of the path to stop the bevel adjustment assembly from moving beyond a third position along the path in a second direction, such that the saw blade is constrained at a third bevel corresponding to the third position, and (ii) a second unblocked position, in which the second stop clears a second segment of the path to allow the bevel adjustment assembly to move to a fourth position, which is further along the path in the second direction than the third position, such that the saw blade is not constrained at the third bevel and that it can move to a fourth bevel corresponding to the fourth position.

18. The sawing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein: The first angled stop is deflected to the first blocking position by gravity or the first spring; and The second angled stop is deflected to the second blocking position by gravity or the second spring.

19. The sawing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein: The first stop supports the first adjuster; The first adjuster can move along the first stop to adjust the orientation of the first blocking position; The second stop supports the second adjuster; and The second adjuster can move along the second stop to adjust the orientation of the second blocking position.

20. The sawing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein: The support includes a first flange having a first adjuster; The first adjuster is movable along the first flange so as to adjust the first position of the bracket; The support includes a second flange with a second adjuster; and The second adjuster can move along the second flange to adjust the second position of the bracket.

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