Abstract Apparatus for use in making a predetermined cut on a tubular workpiece corresponding to pattern control means. The apparatus includes a base frame for supporting a workpiece and a pattern in fixed relationship with each other, with the supporting means detailed to permit coordinated movement of the workpiece and pattern relative to the base frame means. A carriage assembly is supported on the base frame for movement relative thereto and movement relative to the workpiece and pattern. The carriage assembly includes a drive means operatively associated with the pattern for effecting the coordinated movement of the pattern and workpiece and for effecting movement of the carriage in a cutting operation. Cutting means is supported on the carriage and is detailed for movement relative the workpiece in response to the coordinated movement effected by the drive means. The cutting means is operable for making a predetermined cut in the workpiece corresponding to the pattern control means.
Inventors
👤 D Waldron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-30 07:05
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K7/00; B23K7/005; B23K7/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
Apparatus for use in making a predetermined cut, on a workpiece, corresponding to a pattern control means comprising, in combination: a. base frame means, including a pair of elongated track guide means; b. means on said base frame means for supporting a workpiece, on which a cut is to be made, and a pattern in fixed relationship with each other, said supporting means detailed to permit coordinated movement of said workpiece and said pattern relative to said base frame means; c. a carriage assembly supported for horizontal adjustment along said guide track means for movement relative to said base frame means and relative to said workpiece and pattern, said carriage assembly being supporteD on one of said guide track means for both rotary and axial sliding movement relative thereto and being supported in abutting engagement for sliding movement along said other guide track means. d. drive means on said carriage assembly operatively associated with said pattern for effecting said coordinated movement of said pattern and workpiece and for effecting controlled movement of said carriage in a cutting operation; and, e. means on said carriage for making said predetermined cut in said workpiece corresponding to said pattern in response to said coordinated movement of said carriage assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
Apparatus for use in making a predetermined cut, on a workpiece, corresponding to a pattern control means comprising, in combination: a. base frame means, including a pair of elongated track guide means; b. means on said base frame means for supporting a workpiece, on which a cut is to be made, and a pattern in fixed relationship with each other, said supporting means detailed to permit coordinated movement of said workpiece and said pattern relative to said base frame means; c. a carriage assembly supported for horizontal adjustment along said guide track means for movement relative to said base frame means and relative to said workpiece and pattern, said carriage assembly being supporteD on one of said guide track means for both rotary and axial sliding movement relative thereto and being supported in abutting engagement for sliding movement along said other guide track means. d. drive means on said carriage assembly operatively associated with said pattern for effecting said coordinated movement of said pattern and workpiece and for effecting controlled movement of said carriage in a cutting operation; and, e. means on said carriage for making said predetermined cut in said workpiece corresponding to said pattern in response to said coordinated movement of said carriage assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 further characterized in that said pair of guide track means is supported by a block assembly, with said block assembly being supported for vertical translating movement by a pair of guide rods, and wherein means is connected between said base frame means and said block assembly for effecting vertical adjustment of said carriage assembly along said guide rods.