Patent ID: 7137327
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: B23D,B27B,B27G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A riving knife assembly for a dual bevel table saw, comprising: a first armature configured for coupling with a beveling member; a second armature adjustably and rotatably coupled with the first armature; a first mounting member coupled with the second armature; a first riving bracket coupled with the second armature and configured for adjustably coupling with a bearing retaining nut of a dual arbor assembly; a second riving bracket coupled with the first mounting member and configured for adjustably coupling with the inside of a first bore of a first height bracket; a quick release handle disposed upon the first mounting member; an eccentric shaft coupled with the quick release handle; a locking pin having a locking pin body, a second mounting member, a head member coupled with a sheathing member, and a spring loaded assembly, the locking pin operationally coupled with the eccentric shaft; and, a riving knife configured with an engagement assembly for engaging with the locking pin; wherein the spring loaded assembly enables the head member and a circular engagement member disposed on the locking pin body proximal to the head member of the locking pin to be set in a locked position and a release position relative to the second mounting member, the sheathing member and the riving knife; wherein the locked and release positions are established by manipulation of the quick release handle.