Patent ID: 8631732
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: B23D,E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprising: a) packaging a window covering comprising components in a package such that first ends of the components extend beyond a first end of the package and second ends of the components extend beyond a second end of the package and a valance, the valance having a first end and a second end, the valance being larger than the components; b) automatically moving the package and components in a first direction of travel against a first squaring surface such that the first ends of the components and the first end of the valance are in a common plane wherein the first squaring surface is arranged such that it is perpendicular to the first direction of travel and comprises the face of a first saw blade; c) cutting the first ends of the components and the first end of the valance; d) automatically moving the package and components in a second direction of travel against a second squaring surface such that the second ends of the components and the second end of the valance are in a common plane; and e) cutting the second ends of the components and the second end of the valance.