Collapsible Miter Saw Table With Coplanar Work Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing miter saw stands are either fixed or too small for transport, lacking a supporting work surface for repetitive cuts at job sites, and do not efficiently support power table saws for construction tasks.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible and transportable system with a central table assembly, adjustable legs, and parallel support members that allow a miter saw to be securely adjusted co-planar with a bench top, along with a sliding locking mechanism for precise material cutting and additional work surface supports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed table is used for miter saw, then stability is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The table is divided into multiple segments including an overhead table, a work surface table, and intermediate support members that can be disconnected and reconfigured. This segmentation allows the stable fixed table structure to be broken into portable sections while maintaining stability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The table incorporates adjustable and movable components including telescoping support members, adjustable leg positions, and reconfigurable connections between table segments. These dynamic elements allow the table to transition between stable working configurations and compact storage configurations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a small portable stand is used, then portability is improved, but work surface area deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The table design adds vertical dimension with overhead table structure and adjustable height support members, allowing compact storage footprint while providing large horizontal work surface area when deployed. The multi-level structure maximizes workspace in limited space.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed table structure is used, then structural stability is improved, but ease of transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The structurally stable table is segmented into discrete assemblies including overhead table, work surface table, and support members that can be easily separated for transport and quickly reassembled when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
Support members and table segments are designed to nest within each other during storage and transport, minimizing volume while maintaining structural integrity. Telescoping support members fit within table assemblies for compact storage.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a collapsible system is designed, then portability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The collapsible system is divided into standardized modular segments with consistent connection mechanisms, reducing overall complexity despite the collapsible feature. Each segment is simple in design but combines to create the complete functional system.
Data Source
AI summary
Collapsible and transportable systems for supporting miter saw assemblies. In one illustrative embodiment, a table assembly has two opposite main nodes at either end that support an upper bench top therebetween. Two legs extend from each main node to support the table. Two parallel support members extends through the main nodes underneath the bench top. A saw support table may be removably securable to the parallel support members extending out past the bench and allows a miter saw secured thereto to be adjusted such that the miter saw cutting table is co-planar with the bench top. A sliding locking member may be attached to the bench top to define a fixed distance for the length of material being cut. A second saw support table may be disposed on folding adjustable legs attached to the legs extending from a main node to support a table saw coplanar with the bench top.