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US3919949A
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Milling machine tool tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-23
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A combination tool tray and chip guard is adapted for utilization with a milling machine table to provide a storage area for tools and the like. A pair of spaced supporting blocks extend from the bottom of the tray and are received in the Tshaped slots of the machine table to cooperate with a pair of bosses in supporting the tray above the table surface. A roll pin is carried on each block to ride within the horizontal portion of each T-slot and permit movement of the tray along the length of the table. The tray is selectively pivotal about the roll pin axis to a vertical position to permit same to function as a guard against flying chips and shavings.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas G Rendleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:30
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q13/00; B23Q11/00; B23Q11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A tray for installation on a milling machine table having an upper surface with a plurality of inverted, T-shaped slots formed therein, said tray comprising: a tray member, said tray member presenting a substantially horizontal surface adapted to receive loose tools thereon for temporary storage; at least one support for said tray member located in proximity to one end thereof, said support being of a configuration to slidably fit within one of said slots to support said tray member for free sliding movement relative to said table, said support being of a length to engage the bottom of said slot to support said one end of said tray member a spaced distance above said upper table surface; and at least one leg member extending downwardly from said tray member at a location offset from said support and in proximity to the end of said tray member opposite from said one end thereof, said leg member being received in one of said slots and engaging the bottom thereof to support said opposite end of said tray member a spaced distance above said upper table surface, said support and leg member thereby cooperating to space said tray member above said table in a substantially horizontal disposition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A tray for installation on a milling machine table having an upper surface with a plurality of inverted, T-shaped slots formed therein, said tray comprising: a tray member, said tray member presenting a substantially horizontal surface adapted to receive loose tools thereon for temporary storage; at least one support for said tray member located in proximity to one end thereof, said support being of a configuration to slidably fit within one of said slots to support said tray member for free sliding movement relative to said table, said support being of a length to engage the bottom of said slot to support said one end of said tray member a spaced distance above said upper table surface; and at least one leg member extending downwardly from said tray member at a location offset from said support and in proximity to the end of said tray member opposite from said one end thereof, said leg member being received in one of said slots and engaging the bottom thereof to support said opposite end of said tray member a spaced distance above said upper table surface, said support and leg member thereby cooperating to space said tray member above said table in a substantially horizontal disposition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A tray as defined in claim 1, wherein said support includes a rounded surface and a pin member disposed transversely in said slot, said tray member being adapted for selective pivotal movement about the axis of said pin member to a substantially vertical position with said rounded surface engaging the bottom of said slot to facilitate said pivotal movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
A tray for installation on a milling machine table having a plurality of inverted, T-shaped slots therein, said tray comprising: a tray member, said tray member presenting a substantially horizontal surface adapted to receive tools thereon; at least one support extending from said tray member and slidably fitting within one of said slots to support said tray member for sliding movement relative to said table, said support having a portion thereof disposed transversely in said slot to provide a pivot axis permitting pivotal movement of said tray member to a substantially vertical position, said support further including a rounded surface engageable with the bottom of said slot to facilitate said pivotal movement; and at least one leg member extending downwardly from said tray member at a location offset from said support, said leg member being removably received in one of said slots and engaging the bottom thereof to cooperate with said support in supporting said tray member in a substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
A tray for installation on a milling machine table having a plurality of inverted, T-shaped slots therein, said tray comprising: a tray member, said tray member presenting a substantially horizontal surface adapted to receive tools thereon; at least one support extending from said tray member and slidably fitting within one of said slots to support said tray member for sliding movement relative to said table, said support having a portion thereof disposed transversely in said slot to provide a pivot axis permitting pivotal movement of said tray member to a substantially vertical position, said support further including a rounded surface engageable with the bottom of said slot to facilitate said pivotal movement; and at least one leg member extending downwardly from said tray member at a location offset from said support, said leg member being removably received in one of said slots and engaging the bottom thereof to cooperate with said support in supporting said tray member in a substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
A tray for installation on a milling machine table having a plurality of inverted, T-shaped slots therein, said tray comprising: a tray member presenting an upper surface, said tray member having a substantially horiZontal position wherein tools are receivable on said upper surface; and a pair of supports extending from said tray member at spaced locations and slidably fitting within a pair of said slots to support said tray member for sliding movement relative to said table, said supports including respective pin members disposed transversely in said slots and axially aligned with one another to define a pivot axis permitting pivotal movement of said tray member to a substantially vertical position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A tray for installation on a milling machine table having a plurality of inverted, T-shaped slots therein, said tray comprising: a tray member presenting an upper surface, said tray member having a substantially horiZontal position wherein tools are receivable on said upper surface; and a pair of supports extending from said tray member at spaced locations and slidably fitting within a pair of said slots to support said tray member for sliding movement relative to said table, said supports including respective pin members disposed transversely in said slots and axially aligned with one another to define a pivot axis permitting pivotal movement of said tray member to a substantially vertical position.
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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |