Articulating band saw and method

摘要

An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.

主权项

1. An articulating saw apparatus, comprising:
a) a frame that includes a vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions; b) an elevator that moves between the upper and lower end portions; c) a first actuator supported on the elevator for movement therewith; d) a first arm having arm end portions, the first arm supported by the first actuator; e) a second powered actuator supported by the first arm at a position spaced away from the first actuator; f) a second arm supported by the second actuator; g) a saw mounted on the free end of the second arm spaced away from the second actuator, the saw including saw frame and a cutting blade; h) wherein the saw is movable by articulation of the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and second arms.