Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of a “Smart Cut” system and method for efficiently and accurately converting material length using a powered saw, such as a miter saw, are disclosed. Certain embodiments are configured such that a user of a miter saw may position a board or other material beneath the miter saw blade, and cut the material to a desired length, without any need to mark a measurement on the material prior to cutting it. It is an advantage of certain embodiments that a typical retractable tape measurement device, a portable tool that is ubiquitous in the construction industry, may be leveraged to indicate proper positioning of the material prior to cutting.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23D 59/00 - Accessories specially designed for sawing machines or sawing devices
• B27B 5/29 - Sawing machines working with circular saw bladesComponents or equipment therefor DetailsComponent partsAccessories
• B27B 27/06 - Guide fences or stops for timber in saw mills or sawing machinesMeasuring equipment thereon arranged angularly with respect to the plane of the saw blade, e.g. for mitring
• G01B 3/1061 - Means for displaying or assisting reading of length measurement
• G01B 3/1071 - Separate means for supporting or affixing measuring tapes

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of a “Smart Cut” system and method for efficiently and accurately converting material length using a powered saw, such as a miter saw, are disclosed. Certain embodiments are configured such that a user of a miter saw may position a board or other material beneath the miter saw blade, and cut the material to a desired length, without any need to mark a measurement on the material prior to cutting it. It is an advantage of certain embodiments that a typical retractable tape measurement device, a portable tool that is ubiquitous in the construction industry, may be leveraged to indicate proper positioning of the material prior to cutting.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 3/1071 - Separate means for supporting or affixing measuring tapes
• B23D 59/00 - Accessories specially designed for sawing machines or sawing devices
• B27B 5/29 - Sawing machines working with circular saw bladesComponents or equipment therefor DetailsComponent partsAccessories
• B27B 27/06 - Guide fences or stops for timber in saw mills or sawing machinesMeasuring equipment thereon arranged angularly with respect to the plane of the saw blade, e.g. for mitring
• G01B 3/1061 - Means for displaying or assisting reading of length measurement