US3866644A
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Work table for fabricating panel structures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-02
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A work table presenting a horizontal work area upon which a panel structure that includes an internal framework is fabricated, has changeable templates extending along the work area, guides for positioning top and bottom plates of the wall structure in correct position, and jig members extending along mutually opposite sides of the table. The changeable templates indicate correct positions for placing framework elements that connect the top and bottom plates of the wall structure. The jig members have a plurality of marks along their lengths registering with proper positions for the respective framework elements. When panels are placed on the framework, they obscure the frame elements; but the marks on the jig members indicate correct positions for nailing the panels to the framework. In using the table pursuant to the method of the invention, a template corresponding to the type of wall structure to be fabricated is positioned on the work area, top and bottom plates are positioned along mutually opposite sides of the work area, other framework elements, e.g., studs, are placed between the top and bottom plates in positions along the table indicated by the template, the top and bottom plates are nailed to such other framework elements while maintaining them in fixed positions on the work table, Panels are placed on the resulting framework, and the panels are nailed to the framework using the jig members to determined where to drive the nails.
Inventors
- 👤 Mayo P Stubbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:37
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27M; B27M3/00; B27M3/0013; B27M3/0073; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
A work table for use in fabricating panel structures having an internal framework covered by panels, said table comprising a horizontal work area having changeable template means extending therealong; means for positioning top and bottom plate members of said framework on the work area in correct structural relationship to each other said positioning means comprising raised sections extending along the longitudinal sides and one end of said work area, said top and bottom plate members being positioned by placing the sides thereof in contact with the raised sections on the sides of said work area and the respective ends thereof in contact with the raised section on the end of said work area; and elongate jig members extending along at least two mutually opposite edges of the work area, said template means having a series of marks spaced along the length thereof, each mark indicating a particular type of framework element and the position thereof on the work area, said jig members having a series of marks spaced along the length thereof, the individual marks corresponding to correct positions of respective framework elements in said panel to thereby indicate correct locations for nailing the panels to the framework, and said jig members being attached to the sides of said raised sections by hinges whereby said jig members can be rotated from a retracted position extending downward along the sides of said sections to a position extending vertically upward from said raised sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
A work table for use in fabricating panel structures having an internal framework covered by panels, said table comprising a horizontal work area having changeable template means extending therealong; means for positioning top and bottom plate members of said framework on the work area in correct structural relationship to each other said positioning means comprising raised sections extending along the longitudinal sides and one end of said work area, said top and bottom plate members being positioned by placing the sides thereof in contact with the raised sections on the sides of said work area and the respective ends thereof in contact with the raised section on the end of said work area; and elongate jig members extending along at least two mutually opposite edges of the work area, said template means having a series of marks spaced along the length thereof, each mark indicating a particular type of framework element and the position thereof on the work area, said jig members having a series of marks spaced along the length thereof, the individual marks corresponding to correct positions of respective framework elements in said panel to thereby indicate correct locations for nailing the panels to the framework, and said jig members being attached to the sides of said raised sections by hinges whereby said jig members can be rotated from a retracted position extending downward along the sides of said sections to a position extending vertically upward from said raised sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A work table as claimed in claim 1 wherein the template means are elongate members positioned in elongate slots running longitudinal of said work area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
A work table as claimed in claim 1 wherein said raised section extending along one end of said work area has elongated members hingedly attached thereto whereby said elongated members can be rotated from a position parallel to said raised section to a position extending vertically upward from said raised section, said elongated members forming stops for positioning said panel members on said framework.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
137 words
A work table as claimed in claim 1 including a plurality of depressible latch members positioned along the longitudinal sides and one end of said work area, means of depressing said latch members into said work area thereby allowing said top plate, bottom plate, and end element to be moved along the surface of said work area into contact with their respective raised sections, and means for releasing said latch members when said plates and end element are in contact with their respective raised sections, said latch members being located such that when they are released, they extend from said work area adjacent the sides of said plates and end element mutually opposite the sides which are in contact with the raised sections thereby holding said plates and end element securely in contact with the raised sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A work table as claimed in claim 1 wherein elongate members extend along the longitudinal sides of said work area and are attached to the ends of said table so that said elongate members can rotate from a position along said sides and below the surface of said work area to a position along and above said surface of said work area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A work table as claimed in claim 1 including means for extending at least one of the Longitudinal sides of said work table in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of said table thereby increasing the width of said work area.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A work table as claimed in claim 1 wherein means are provided for mounting rolls of tar paper at one of the ends of said table whereby tar paper can be withdrawn from said rolls and affixed to said wall structure on said table.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A work table as claimed in claim 1 wherein said work surface has elongated cut-out sections therein for receiving trays of elongated template members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A work table as claimed in claim 1 in combination with elongate guide members extending transversely across said table adjacent the ends of said framework, said guide members having a series of guide elements along their lengths for applying overlapping siding to said framework.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |