Abstract: A blade clamp with first and second gripping members configured to hold a cutting blade, a lever connected to the clamp by a connection member, and a head that receives the connection member that extends through an aperture of the head. The connection member can move along a first axis through the aperture of the head and move the clamp along the first axis based on a position of the lever. The first and the second gripping members of the clamp can clamp the cutting blade along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis based on a position of the clamp along the first axis. The lever can include an eccentric cam surface that engages a cam follower. The eccentric cam surface can cause the clamp to provide a clamping force and tension to the cutting blade.

Abstract: A system, a method and a collapsible and/or folding apparatus may use a wire loop to cut an object. The apparatus may have a wire loop connected to pulleys on a carriage attached to a frame. The carriage may move relative to the frame to direct the wire loop through the object. The apparatus may have arms on the carriage that may be folded and/or a kicker frame pivotably connected to the frame that may be retracted to reduce the overall size of the apparatus.

Abstract: In embodiments, an underwater wire saw comprises a frame, one or more arms connected to the frame with a predetermined number of the arms comprising a wire tensioner and a selectively telescoping or collapsing tube within a tube, and a continuous wire guided by a plurality of wire guides and tensioned using the wire tensioner. The underwater wire saw may further comprise a clamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device for cutting strips from a band of cord-reinforced unvulcanized rubber. The device comprises a frame, a first and a second cutting member having a substantially straight first and second cutting edge, respectively, of a hard metal, wherein the first cutting member is fixedly attached to the frame, and the second cutting member is substantially rectilinearly movable by means of a guide rail that is attached to the frame. The second cutting edge is movable along the first cutting edge for cutting the strips. The guide rail on the one hand is hinged to the frame parallel to the first cutting edge, and on the other hand is attached to the frame by means of a tensioning member. The tensioning member is adapted for providing a constant transverse force with which the guide rail is pushed to the first cutting edge. The frame further comprises a stop member for bounding the movement of the guide rail to the first cutting edge.

Abstract: A pallet dismantler includes a frame, a first drive roller rotatably coupled to the frame, and an arm pivotably coupled to the frame. A sleeve member is rigidly coupled to the arm. An axle extends from the sleeve. A second drive roller is rotatably coupled to the axle. An adjustable ratchet member extends between the arm and the frame. The adjustable ratchet member is operable to adjust the position of the second driver roller relative to the first drive roller. A blade member is trained on the first and second drive rollers.

Abstract: A cheese vat for at least preparing curd for soft fresh cheese, comprising at least one cutting frame provided with a cutting wire system, which has a frame which has at least two opposite frame parts between which cutting wire sections extend, which frame parts are provided with openings form receiving a cutting wire, wherein the ends of a cutting wire are each fastened via pull relief means.

Abstract: A tool slices or cuts baked goods or soft solid or cheesy foods into sized segments. The tool has a cutting frame and a supporting base. The frame has an open geometric cross-section structure that has multiple slicing filaments extending across an area circumscribed by the frame. At least some of the multiple slicing filaments overlap to segment the item to be cut into distinct pieces. The supporting base has a series of depressions therein that correspond to a configuration of the slicing filaments. When the cutting frame is overlaid on the supporting base, at least a portion of the filaments resides in the depressions of the supporting frame and below a supporting surface of the supporting frame to assure that individual filaments can pass completely through the items to be cut.

Abstract: A cheese vat for at least preparing curd for soft fresh cheese, comprising at least one cutting frame provided with a cutting wire system, which has a frame which has at least two opposite frame parts between which cutting wire sections extend, which frame parts are provided with openings form receiving a cutting wire, wherein the ends of a cutting wire are each fastened via pull relief means.

Abstract: A tensive cutting assembly includes a tensionable cutting member formed of a strip of material, typically metal, which is formed having a serpentine configuration. The tensionable cutting member is removably mounted on a tensive cutting head. The tensive cutting head includes an aperture formed through its cross section for passage of food product during the cutting process. The cutting head also includes a first set of returns adjustably opposing a second set of returns, the distance between which is adjustable and which may be driven apart by a cutting member tensioning device. The tensive cutting assembly may also include a breakage detecting device for detecting breakage during use of the tensive cutting assembly.

Abstract: A blade holder and adapter for a scroll saw includes a slider within a slot in a scroll saw arm, with a retainer on the slider for receiving a scroll saw blade holder. An adjuster on the slider allows the slider to move within the slot and may be tightened to retain the slider in a fixed position. Moving the slider within the slot changes the angle of the blade relative to the table of the scroll saw.

Abstract: A blade assembly for cutting a food product such as potatoes or vegetables in a wedge configuration. The blade assembly includes a blade head to which a blade is attached and tensioned by a tensioning assembly. The blade is attached to the blade head with a first end restrained by a first end retainer, a second end restrained by a second end retainer, a first bend positioned about a first return of the blade head, a second bend positioned about a second return of the blade head. The blade also includes a first leg segment extending in a first plane across an aperture of the blade head, and a second leg segment extending across the aperture of the blade head in a second plane at an angle to the first leg segment. The blade assembly for cutting a food product may also include a blade failure sensing device.

Abstract: A scroll saw includes upper and lower driving arms, a saw blade, a blade retaining unit, push rod, a biasing unit, and an actuating unit. The blade retaining unit includes a pivot seat mounted pivotally on a distal end of the upper driving arm, and an upper blade holder mounted on the pivot seat. The pivot seat is pivotable relative to the upper driving arm from a first position, where the upper blade holder engages an upper blade end of the saw blade, to a second position, where the upper blade holder disengages from the upper blade end. The biasing unit provides a biasing force that pivots the pivot seat to the first position. The actuating unit provides a pressing force on the push rod to push the pivot seat to pivot to the second position so as to permit release of the saw blade.

Abstract: A device (1) is provided for slicing loaves and similar bakery products. The device includes a stationary frame (2) including a support (4, 5) for supporting the loaves or bakery products. A blade carrier (10) holds a plurality of thin elongate cutting blades (11) at spaced locations with respect to one another. Each blade includes a cutting edge (13) for cutting the loaves or bakery products. The device includes a blade carrier drive (51-56, 65-68) which provides for first and second movement of the blade carrier. A cleaning mechanism (70, 71) is provided for cleaning the cutting blades.

Abstract: A saw blade chuck includes a blade retaining unit, a biasing unit, and a pushing unit. The blade retaining unit is mounted pivotably on a driving arm of a scroll saw. The biasing unit and the pushing unit are disposed on opposite sides of and act upon the blade retaining unit such that the biasing unit biases the blade retaining unit to pivot to a first position, where the blade retaining unit is adapted to engage one end portion of a saw blade, and such that the pushing unit is operable so as to provide a pushing force for pushing the blade retaining unit in a linear direction to cause the blade retaining unit to pivot against biasing action of the biasing unit to a second position, where the blade retaining unit is adapted to disengage from the end portion of the saw blade.

Abstract: A tensive cutting assembly includes a tensionable cutting member formed of a strip of material, typically metal, which is formed having a serpentine configuration. The tensionable cutting member is removably mounted on a tensive cutting head. The tensive cutting head includes an aperture formed through its cross section for passage of food product during the cutting process. The tensive cutting head includes first and second opposing head members, the distance between which is adjustable and which may be driven apart by a cutting member tensioning device. The tensive cutting assembly may also include a breakage detecting device for detecting breakage during use of the tensive cutting assembly.

Abstract: A blade adjusting device for a string saw includes a suspension arm having a support plate and a pivot chamber, a pivot arm having a first end pivotally mounted in the pivot chamber of the suspension arm and a second end defining a pivot chamber, a blade clamping base having a first end pivotally mounted in the pivot chamber of the pivot arm and a second end for clamping a blade, a rotary knob rotatably mounted on the blade clamping base for detachably replacing the blade, a washer mounted on the support plate of the suspension arm, an adjusting rod slidably mounted in the suspension arm and in turn extending through the washer, the support plate of the suspension arm, and the pivot arm, a press handle having a first end pivotally mounted on an upper end of the adjusting rod and rotatably urged on the washer, and an adjusting knob rotatably screwed on a lower end of the adjusting rod and urged on the pivot arm.

Abstract: A blade assembly for cutting a food product such as potatoes or vegetables in a wedge configuration. The blade assembly includes a blade head to which a blade is attached and tensioned by a tensioning assembly. The blade is attached to the blade head with a first end restrained by a first end retainer, a second end restrained by a second end retainer, a first bend positioned about a first return of the blade head, a second bend positioned about a second return of the blade head. The blade also includes a first leg segment extending in a first plane across an aperture of the blade head, and a second leg segment extending across the aperture of the blade head in a second plane at an angle to the first leg segment. The blade assembly for cutting a food product may also include a blade failure sensing device.

Abstract: A mechanism for cutting an elongated material, such as insulated wire or fiber optic cabling. The cutting mechanism includes a stationary blade housing that includes a recessed blade receptacle. The blade receptacle receives an insert blade that is biased outward by a bias element. A cutting blade having a pair of guide legs is movable relative to the stationary blade housing and insert blade such that a cutting edge of the cutting blade interacts with a cutting edge of the insert blade to sever the elongated material. The cutting blade is received within a blade guideway formed between the blade housing and an attached guide block. The blade guideway guides the movement of the cutting blade between its retracted position and its extended position. As the cutting blade moves to the extended position, the guide legs of the cutting blade contact an outer face surface of the insert blade such that the insert blade and the cutting blade retain the desired orientation.