Glide movement controller and power miter saw including such controller

摘要

A glide movement controller for use with a hinge connection that includes a shaft, as well as a hinge connection and a power saw including such a controller. The glide movement controller includes a generally U-shaped controller body configured to move towards the shaft in a first direction such that resistance upon the shaft is increased and away from the shaft in a second direction such that resistance upon the shaft is decreased; a pair of apertures extending through the controller body; and an interior bearing surface defined on the controller body. The interior bearing surface is configured and arranged to face the shaft. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the interior bearing surface is located between the apertures.

主权项

1. A hinge connection between a first link and a second link, said hinge connection comprising:
a shaft that is fixed for rotation with respect to said first link; a first bearing and a second bearing associated with said second link, wherein said shaft is seated within said first and second bearings; and a glide movement controller operatively connected to the hinge connection, wherein said glide movement controller comprises a controller body that is configured and arranged to be moved such that resistance upon said shaft is increased upon movement in a first direction and decreased upon movement in a second direction, wherein said controller body includes an interior bearing surface that is configured and arranged to face said shaft, such that said interior bearing surface provides the resistance for inhibiting, but not preventing, rotation of said shaft, thereby inhibiting, but not preventing, relative movement between said first and second links.