Abstract: The present invention concerns the provision of a novel glue application apparatus for controllably depositing glue on the mating surfaces of door components in a manner that provides adequate glue coverage while preventing the deposition of excessive amounts of glue. The glue application apparatus includes multiple glue dispensers having uniquely configured glue dispensing nozzles that are uniquely positioned at various angles to accommodate mating surfaces of different profiles.

Abstract: A production type surface finishing apparatus for finishing the surfaces of workpieces such as cabinet doors and the like which include a plurality of relatively large, very lightweight finishing platens that are simultaneously movable in both a reciprocal and an orbital-like motion. The platen is moved in a reciprocal motion by a first motion-imparting mechanism and is simultaneously moved in a high-frequency, orbit-like motion by a second motion-imparting mechanism that includes shafts which are rotated at relatively high rates of speed. The shafts, and the motors which drive them, are mounted on platforms which are reciprocally movable relative to the main frame of the device. Connected to the rotating shafts by specially designed elastomeric sleeve-like members or yieldably deformable connector bands are specially configured, ring-like members. The rings are, in turn, connected to the platen assemblies by novel shaft and bearing assemblies.

Abstract: A production type surface finishing apparatus for finishing the surfaces of workpieces such as cabinet doors and the like which include a plurality of relatively large, very lightweight finishing platens that are simultaneously movable in both a reciprocal and an orbital-like motion. The platen is moved in a reciprocal motion by a first motion-imparting mechanism and is simultaneously moved in a high-frequency, orbit-like motion by a second motion-imparting mechanism that includes shafts which are rotated at relatively high rates of speed. The shafts, and the motors which drive them, are mounted on platforms which are reciprocally movable relative to the main frame of the device. Connected to the rotating shafts by specially designed elastomeric sleeve-like members or yieldably deformable connector bands are specially configured, ring-like members. The rings are, in turn, connected to the platen assemblies by novel shaft and bearing assemblies.

Abstract: A production type surface finishing apparatus for finishing the surfaces of work-pieces such as cabinet doors and the like which include a plurality of relatively large, very lightweight finishing platens that are simultaneously movable in both a reciprocal and an orbital-like motion. The platen is moved in a reciprocal motion by a first motion-imparting mechanism and is simultaneously moved in a high-frequency, orbit-like motion by a second motion-imparting mechanism that includes shafts which are rotated at relatively high rates of speed. The shafts, and the motors which drive them, are mounted on platforms which are reciprocally movable relative to the main frame of the device. Connected to the rotating shafts by specially designed elastomeric sleeve-like members are specially configured, ring-like member which are provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced apertures along one edge of the ring. The rings are, in turn, connected to the platen assemblies by novel shaft and bearing assemblies.

Abstract: An apparatus for precisely forming curved surfaces on a wooden workpiece in which the workpiece is automatically centered on a work table which is controllably movable inwardly and outwardly relative to a rotating cutter. The rotating cutter is slidably mounted within a supporting frame so that the cutter can be controllably moved past the workpiece as the workpiece is moved inwardly and outwardly relative to the cutter. A template and a template follower precisely controls the movement of the table and the workpiece relative to the cutter to produce precisely formed curved surfaces on the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus for precisely forming curved surfaces on a wooden workpiece in which the workpiece is automatically centered on a work table which is controllably movable inwardly and outwardly relative to a rotating cutter. The rotating cutter is slidably mounted withing a supporting frame so that the cutter can be controllably moved past the workpiece as the workpiece is moved inwardly and outwardly relative to the cutter. A template and a template follower precisely controls the movement of the table and the workpiece relative to the cutter to produce precisely formed curved surfaces on the workpiece.