Self-leveling semi-auto-elevating work-piece feed support mechanism for use with a height-adjustable work support in a frame-mounted saw or the like

摘要

Out-feed support apparatus for use with frame-mounted work-piece cutting equipment having a height-adjustable work-piece support is described. The apparatus comprises a frame-mounted pulley, an elongate generally planar work-piece out-feed support mechanism extending distally from the support. The proximal end of the support mechanism is attached to the support. Additionally, the apparatus has an articulating mechanism extending between the floor and the support mechanism. The articulating mechanism is articulable to extend the effective height of the articulating mechanism by pivotal movement between the upper and lower arms thereof. The articulating mechanism further includes a first pivotal mount for attachment to the first mounting bracket and a second pivotal mount for pivotally connecting the upper and lower arms. The apparatus also has a cable having a proximal end fixedly attached to and extending from the support. The cable extends around the pulley, and the cable has a distal end operatively pivotally connected to the second pivotal mount. Height-adjustment of the work-piece support produces approximately equal height-adjustment of the proximal end and the distal region of the support mechanism.