Collapsible Table Saw Stand with Integrated Outfeed Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing collapsible and portable work stands for table saws do not provide a separate supporting surface for a workpiece at the same level as the table saw, limiting their functionality.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible portable table saw stand with front and rear sawhorse-type structures, including upper and lower longitudinal members, and clamping jaws to support an outfeed table at the same level as the table saw, along with optional levelers for precise adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional sawhorse-type stand is used, then the stand remains simple and portable, but it cannot provide a separate supporting surface for workpieces at the same level as the table saw
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the table saw support function and workpiece support function into a single integrated stand structure. The front sawhorse structure supports the table saw while the rear sawhorse structure supports the outfeed table, creating a unified system that provides both functions without requiring separate stands.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is designed with multi-functionality to serve as both a table saw support and a workpiece support surface. The outfeed table structure provides a separate supporting surface for workpieces at the same level as the table saw, allowing the same device to perform multiple functions simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an outfeed table is added to provide workpiece support, then workpiece support capability is improved, but the stand becomes less portable and more difficult to collapse
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into separate modular components including front legs, rear legs, longitudinal members, and outfeed table sections that can be independently collapsed and reassembled. Each segment can be folded or disassembled separately, maintaining portability while providing the outfeed table functionality when needed.
3Ease of operation
If the stand structure is simplified for portability, then ease of transport is improved, but the stability and levelness of the table saw and workpiece support are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates adjustable and movable components such as levelers that can be positioned and locked into place to ensure proper alignment and stability. The dynamic adjustment capabilities allow the stand to achieve optimal stability and levelness while maintaining the overall portable design.
Data Source
AI summary
The collapsible and portable table saw stand supports an electric table saw, while also providing an outfeed table for supporting a work piece at the same level as the top of the table saw. The table saw stand includes a front and a rear spaced apart sawhorse type structures with two lower and two upper longitudinal members extending between the legs of the sawhorses. The front sawhorse type structure is shorter than the rear, while a third shortened sawhorse type structure extends upwardly from the two upper longitudinal members between the front and rear sawhorses. Two longitudinal clamping jaws extend from the top of the third shortened sawhorse type structure to the top of the taller sawhorse type structure. The clamping jaws support the outfeed table by grasping a central keel of the outfeed table. The two upper longitudinal members support a table saw in front of the outfeed table.