Modular Work Table Extension for Band Saw Vertical Horizontal Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Band saws lack a versatile work table system that can efficiently support workpieces in both vertical and horizontal cutting positions without requiring separate tables or complex reconfiguration.

Innovation Solution

A modular work table system mounted to a band saw using a bracket that can be easily configured to support workpieces in either vertical or horizontal cutting positions by adjusting the position of the work table extension and using a single or multiple brackets depending on the cutting orientation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate work tables are used for vertical and horizontal cutting positions, then workpiece support stability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveworkpiece support stabilityVSAvoidnumber of work tables

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A single work table is designed to serve dual purposes by being mounted to the band saw in different orientations. The work table can be configured for vertical cutting position or horizontal cutting position using the same bracket, eliminating the need for separate work tables while maintaining stable workpiece support in both configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If a single work table is used for both vertical and horizontal positions, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of work tablesVSAvoidwork table configuration flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The work table mounting system is designed to be dynamically reconfigurable between vertical and horizontal positions. The bracket allows the work table to be easily adjusted and secured in either orientation, providing adaptability without requiring complex permanent installations or multiple specialized tables.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If complex reconfiguration is required for position changes, then cutting position versatility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecutting position flexibilityVSAvoidwork table reconfiguration difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is divided into separable components including the bracket and the work table, which can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows the work table to be easily detached, repositioned, and resecured in different orientations without requiring complex disassembly or specialized tools, thereby simplifying the reconfiguration process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10173277B2Work table for band saw for use in vertical or horizontal saw position and method

Publication Date: 2019.01.08 JPW IND INC

AI summary

A band saw that is convertible between a vertical cutting position and a horizontal cutting position includes a work table extension that extends from a work table when the band saw is used in the horizontal cutting position. The work table extension is removable from the work table and is attachable to a blade guide when the band saw is used in the vertical cutting position.