Patent ID: 8365714
Filing Date: 2013-02-05
Classification: B23D,B27B,B28D

Abstract:
1. A tile cutting machine comprising: a tub for receiving water therein, the tub having a bottom and at least one sidewall; a tile supporting surface positioned above the bottom of the tub and for supporting a tile to be cut; and a cutting head assembly positioned above the tile supporting surface and including a blade, a motor for driving the blade and means for exerting a downward pressure on a tile during a cutting process, wherein the blade is positioned generally above the tile supporting surface, wherein the means for exerting a downward pressure on a tile during a cutting process includes one or more hold-down feet, wherein the one or more hold down feet are an elongated member with a first end coupled to the cutting head assembly and are biased in a manner so as to engage a tile supported on the tile supporting surface and facilitate holding the tile in place as the blade passes through the tile during the cutting process, wherein the tile supporting surface is positioned down in the tub and is stationary with respect thereto, wherein the cutting head assembly is movable over and with respect to the tile supporting surface, wherein one or more hold down feet engage an upper surface of a tile received within the tub during the cutting process and facilitate holding the tile in place with respect to the tile supporting surface as the cutting head assembly is moved relative to the tub to cut the tile.