Patent ID: 6053084
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for cutting an outwardly extending tab, running along, and integral with, an edge of a panel, comprising the steps of:a. transporting the panel along a path of a first conveyor into a cutting mechanism in line with the panel;b. holding the panel in a stationary position prior to commencement of a cutting operation on the panel by raising an extendible stop in the path of the panel to engage a side of the panel, once the panel is transported into the cutting mechanism;c. adjusting a left guide rail and a right guide rail after the panel has been held stationary by said extendible stop, said adjusting of the guide rails thereby properly positioning the panel for cutting;d. releasing the panel from said stationary position by lowering said extendible stop to allow the first conveyor to move the panel through the cutting mechanism to a cutting area;e. cutting the tab from the panel as the panel moves through the cutting area of the cutting mechanism; andf. transporting the cut panel along a second conveyor away from the cutting mechanism.