Patent ID: 8932114
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: B23D,B24B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A saw chain sharpening fixture, comprising: a lever arm coupled to a body portion of a chainsaw at a pivot point; a sharpening element on a first end portion of the lever arm, the sharpening element configured to sharpen one or more cutter links of a saw chain as the saw chain traverses a guide bar; an actuator configured to rotate the lever arm to selectively bring the sharpening element into contact with the one or more cutter links; a retainer guide coupled to the body portion of the chainsaw and having a groove; and a support element coupled to the lever arm and configured to be disposed within the groove of the retainer guide when the sharpening element is in contact with the one or more cutter links of the saw chain; wherein the groove is configured to provide lateral support to the lever arm when the support element is disposed within the groove.