Patent ID: 7228775
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A sliding miter saw for sawing a workpiece comprising: a saw unit including a base device including a bracket for mounting the saw unit which is rotatable about an axis to move the saw unit between an elevated, non-working position and a non-elevated working position; a supporting member to an upper portion of which is pivotally joined a rear end portion of the bracket; a guiding groove extending along the upper surface of the turntable and arranged in a substantial diametrical position; and a ram slideably received in the guiding groove, wherein a rear end portion of the ram is pivotally joined to a lower end portion of the supporting member, wherein an elongate slot in a front portion of the ram receives the saw blade when the saw unit is moved to the non-elevated working position, and wherein the elongate slot moves synchronously with the saw unit.