Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attenuating magnetic interference in a test room (1, 2, 8, 9) equipped with a shield of ferromagnetic material, in which method the interfering magnetic field is measured and a compensating field is generated on the basis of the measurement result. According to the invention, the interfering field to be measured is resolved in three magnetic field components oriented in different directions, each one of said magnetic field components (x, y, z) is measured with the help of coils (3, 4, 5, 6) wound about the wall elements (1, 2, 8, 9) made from said ferromagnetic material in a manner wherein a flux component passing through at least one of the wall element (1, 2, 8, 9) made from said ferromagnetic material that is oriented parallel to one of said magnetic field components (x, y, z) is measured with the help of coils wound about said wall element.

Abstract: An improved tube inspection probe delivery system that supports a probe pusher that drives a cable connected to the probe through a flexible conduit into a tube for inspection. The probe pusher is mounted on an elevator that advances the probe pusher toward or retracts the probe pusher from the general direction of the tube as the probe is moved from tube to tube for inspection of a plurality of tubes, to maintain a substantially constant slack in the flexible conduit. The probe drive system includes a containment to control contamination that may be emitted from the tube during the inspection process.

Abstract: A hydraulic clutch and a torque converter, a crank web or an alternator provided in separate locations, except opposite positions, for avoiding interference. A crankcase is provided in a transmission for transmitting the revolution of the torque converter to a crankshaft to a main shaft via a gear. Shifting speed in three steps is achieved by a gear provided on the main shaft and a counter shaft and the hydraulic clutch for connecting or disconnecting the gear. One hydraulic clutch is arranged on a main shaft outside a pair of supports for supporting the main shaft, two gears are fixed to the main shaft inside the supports for supporting the main shaft and on both sides close to the support. The two gears engaged with the two gears and hydraulic clutches for connecting or disconnecting each gear are arranged between the two gears.

Abstract: A transmission (68) with load distribution to two countershafts (70, 72) has a switching equipment (2) with a synchronization apparatus (14, 54) and two constant gear wheel trains (42, 44) of which at least one constant gear wheel train (42) serves to transfer torque introduced into the transmission (68) to that countershaft (70) on which an auxiliary output (PTO) is arranged. The gear wheel (40) of the second constant gear wheel train (42), which is not arranged on one of the countershafts (70, 72), is fixed radially in a coupling apparatus (32, 62, 64) such that the coupling apparatus (32, 62, 64) allows radial play of the gear wheel (40) in relation to the shaft (4) on which the gear wheel (40) is arranged. An Oldham clutch (32) represents such a coupling apparatus.

Abstract: An aim of the invention is to provide a double clutch transmission enabling shift actuation in multiple gear trains with a single actuator device. The time required for a gear ratio change should also be reduced, hereby improving comfort and operability. To this end, the invention provides that a gear ratio can be shifted with an actuating element through a shifting element and that in the shifted state of this gear ratio, the same actuating element can actuate at least one other shifting element in order to select other gear ratios. A neutral channel wide enough to allow the selection movement of an actuation element is advantageously retained in the shifted state of one or more gear ratios. A shifting element may follow an actuating element with a path hysteresis that is identical to or greater than the path of the shifting element between the neutral position and a final gear position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for locking/unlocking the movement of a notched member (1), characterized in that it comprises a toothed wheel (2), having a coaxial bore (3c) and whereof the teeth (3a) have a pitch equal to that of the member, and a fixed shaft (4) about which is mounted the toothed wheel (2), said shaft (4) having a diameter leess than that of the bore of the wheel (2) such that, subsequent to a radial clearance (5), the wheel is capable of moving between a centred unlocking position wherein the tops of the teeth (1a) of the notched member closest to the wheel (2), are located outside the pitch circle P of the wheel and the member (1) can then move freely, and an off-centre locking position, when the member (1) exerts on the wheel (2) a force F directed towards the axis (O1) of the shaft (4), position wherein the top of the tooth (1a) of the member (1) is located, between two teeth (3a) of the wheel (2), inside the pitch circle P, so that the member (1) and the wheel (2) are mutually locked.

Abstract: The invention relates to an angle drive having a drive housing 51 with a first axis A1 for bearing means and with a second axis A2 for bearing means, which latter axis A2 is aligned radially relative to the first axis A1. The drive housing 51 comprises an outer ring 101 which forms two opposed annular flanges positioned perpendicularly relative to the axis A1, and a hub member 83 which is positioned co-axially relative to the outer ring 101 and which, by means of at least one radial spoke 84, is connected to the outer ring 101. The hub member 83 forms a bearing region for an input shaft 56. The housing 51 forms a sleeve member 55 which is attached to the outside of the outer ring 101. The sleeve member 55 forms a bearing region for an output shaft 68.

Abstract: A rolled ball screw has a screw shaft having a ball screw groove so as to engaging with rolling elements of a ball screw, the screw shaft is formed by rolling while a thread rolling die is pressed against a cylindrical bar-shaped member to thereby roll the ball screw groove, wherein the number of waves per circumference per lead of said ball screw groove is set different from the integer multiples of the number of said rolling elements per lead of said ball screw groove.

Abstract: The invention is to offer a ball screw apparatus which can suppress retaining pieces from contacting a wall of a ball rolling path or ball circulating path, and suppress the retaining pieces between the balls from falling down, so that such a ball screw apparatus can be offered which enables to more improve low noises, operationability and endurance. The holding piece is rounded at an edge portion opposite to the ball, such that a radius of curvature of the edge portion is defined to be 1 mm or less, and the outer diameter of the retaining piece is determined to range 0.60 times or more to 0.85 times or less of the diameter of the ball.

Abstract: The invention provides a ball screw apparatus which suppresses abrasion and damage by competition of balls, controls spaces between retaining pieces and balls, and prevents retaining pieces from falling, thereby enabling to more improve operating ability. The retaining pieces are positioned between the balls running in a ball rolling path, such that a sum total of the spaces between the retaining pieces and the balls is 50% or less of an outer diameter size of the retaining piece, and at the same time a contact angle between the retaining piece and the ball is 25° or above to 40° or below.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a forward force producing system for wheels that generates a forward force using the downward force created by the weight of the load. The force from the weight of the vehicle and the vehicle load is transferred through the forward force producing system and creates a permanent forward force. The forward force provides an impetus to the forward motion of the wheel that serves, not only to counter act the effect of surface friction between the wheel and the surface, but also to propel the vehicle forward.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an industrial robot according to the delta concept with an arm system (2) intended for rotation in space that comprises a base section (4), a movable plate (6), several jointed struts (8) and a telescopic shaft (10, 40) arranged between the base section and the movable plate, in which opposite ends (12, 14) of the struts and the telescopic shaft are connected to the base section and to the movable plate, respectively, and in which the telescopic shaft (10, 40) comprises a first telescopic arm (16, 46) and a second telescopic arm (18, 48) that are arranged longitudinally displaceable relative to each other, that each telescopic arm (16, 18; 46, 48) comprises at least two rods (20, 22; 50, 52) that are attached to holders (24-27; 54-57) at their respective end sections. The present invention also includes a method and an application.

Abstract: A manipulator (10) for receiving and displacing an object, comprising a moving portion (11), adapted for receiving the object. Three articulated support legs (A, B, C) each extend between the moving portion (11) and a ground (12) for supporting the moving portion (11). The articulated support legs (A, B, C) are connected to the ground (12) by a first joint member (JA1, JB1, JC1) and to the moving portion (11) by a second joint member (JA3, JB3, JC3). The first joint member (JA1, JB1, JC1) and the second joint member (JA3, JB3, JC3) in the articulated support legs (A, B, C) are interconnected by a third joint member (JA2, JB2, JC2).

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a tiltable steering column includes a rod disposed within and selectively actuable along a longitudinal axis of a sleeve. A biasing member biased the rod into a locked position with the sleeve, the biasing member having a first end coupled to a mounting portion extending from the sleeve. A collar is arranged around a portion of the sleeve, the collar includes a dog tangentially extending from an outer wall of the collar and a groove portion formed between the outer wall and the dog for receiving the second end of the biasing member.

Abstract: A steering column assembly is provided and includes a lower steering column member, an upper steering column member pivotally attached to the lower steering column member, and a locking mechanism operably interconnecting the upper and lower steering column members and selectively actuable for locking the upper steering column member in one of a plurality of pivot positions relative to the lower steering column member and a lever mechanism operably interconnected with the locking member for selectively actuation the locking member. The lever mechanism includes a release lever, a multiplying lever in operable communication with the locking mechanism, and a link interconnecting the release lever and the multiplying lever. The link transfers an input force applied to the release lever for multiplication through the multiplying lever for actuating the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A pair of first (14) and second (34) pedal levers is pivotally supported for rotation by a support (12). A pair of adjustment mechanisms (21, 41) interconnect the support (12) and the respective pedal levers (14, 34) and include rods (28, 48) for adjusting the operational position of the pedal levers (14, 34) along the rods (28, 48) between a plurality of adjusted positions. A motor (52) and screw (32) unit is attached to the inner end of each rod (28, 48) for moving the respective pedal levers (14, 34) along the respective rods (28, 48). The assembly (10) is characterized by each of the motors (52) being one that sequentially moves in increments of movement. The normal operation consists of discrete angular motions of uniform magnitude rather than continuous motion. A controller (56) coordinates the operation to maintain the movement of the two pedal levers in synchronization with one another.

Abstract: A pair of first (14) and second (34) pedal levers is pivotally supported for rotation by a support (12). A pair of adjustment mechanisms (21, 41) interconnect the support (12) and the respective pedal levers (14, 34) and include rods (28, 48) for adjusting the operational position of the pedal levers (14, 34) along the rods (28, 48) between a plurality of adjusted positions. A stepper motor (52) and screw (32) unit is attached to the inner end of each rod (28, 48) for moving the respective pedal levers (14, 34) along the respective rods (28, 48). The assembly (10) is characterized by a controller (56) sending pulses of energy to each of the motors (52), measuring the time to reach a predetermined resistance condition of each motor during each pulse, and terminating energy to both motors (52) in response to the time being below a predetermined time period in any pulse to either motor, thereby to synchronize the movement of both pedal levers together.

Abstract: A pair of first (14) and second (34) pedal levers is pivotally supported for rotation by a support (12). A pair of adjustment mechanisms (21, 41) interconnect the support (12) and the respective pedal levers (14, 34) and include rods (28, 48) for adjusting the operational position of the pedal levers (14, 34) along the rods (28, 48) between a plurality of adjusted positions. A motor (52) and screw (32) unit is attached to the inner end of each rod (28, 48) for moving the respective pedal levers (14, 34) along the respective rods (28, 48). The assembly (10) is characterized by each of the motors (52) being one that sequentially moves in increments of movement. The normal operation consists of discrete angular motions of uniform magnitude rather than continuous motion. A controller (56) coordinates the operation to maintain the movement of the two pedal levers in synchronization with one another.

Abstract: A head set assembly for bicycles includes a bearing set with balls received between an upper race and a lower race which is connected to an end of a head tube of a bicycle. The upper race has an annular inclined surface and an annular vertical inside. A pressing ring has an inclined outer surface for being engaged with the annular inclined surface of the upper race, and a flange extending from the inclined outer surface. The flange of the pressing ring is matched with the annular vertical inside of the upper race. The flange is mounted to a steerer tube extending through the head tube. A dust cap is connected onto a top of the pressing ring and a skirt of the dust cap encloses the lower race of the bearing set.

Abstract: A handlebar assembly including a pair of handgrip portions extending outwardly from a mounting portion and configured for generally vertical, arcuate movement relative to the mounting portion. One or more shock absorbing arrangements may be provided to produce a force tending to resist downward movement of the handgrip portions. Desirably, the handgrip portions are adjustable in height relative to the mounting portion.

Abstract: A motorcycle handgrip for a motorcycle handlebar is provided which is securely retained on the handlebar without the need for set screws. The motorcycle handgrip includes a handle having a tapered inner surface and a threaded inner surface, a collet having a tapered outer surface and a slot, and a locking nut having a threaded outer surface and means for tightening the locking nut into the handle to secure the handle to a motorcycle handlebar.

Abstract: A steering wheel cover for covering a section of a steering wheel with at least one covering piece which surround the steering wheel body along the section of the steering wheel to be covered and which may be fixed relative to the steering wheel body by means of a catch connection. The catch connection is produced by the engagement of a catch element with a corresponding catch segment. An additional catch lock with a stop-face may be provided, on which the catch element may rest and which hinders a release of the catch connection.

Abstract: A vehicle brake pedal has first and second master cylinders and the first pedal arm removably attached to the vehicle having a brake pedal foot pad movably attached thereto. A second brake pedal arm is operatively coupled to the first master cylinder and coupled to the brake pedal foot pad on one end portion thereof for movement of the second brake pedal arm responsive to movement of the brake pedal pad. A third brake pedal arm operatively coupled to the second master cylinder is coupled to the brake pedal foot pad on another portion thereof. The movement of the third brake pedal arm is responsive to movement of the brake pedal foot pad so that the brake pedal foot pad can be rotated to different angles on the first pedal arm to thereby apply different pressure to the first and second master cylinders by carrying the brake pedal foot pad while applying pressure.

Abstract: A linked apron serves to cover machine parts, in particular machine tool parts. It has a plurality of links (9, 10) connected to one another in a hinged manner. To increase the speed on pulling out and/or moving in the linked apron, individual links (9) of the linked apron (2, 3) are connected by a collapsible grid (14, 15, 16, 17) (FIG. 3).

Abstract: In order to guide supply or construction elements through a harmonic drive (8) in a central manner, said harmonic drive is embodied in a hollow gear. The harmonic drive directly provides a given correcting translatory variable which is defined by the speed of rotation of the output ring and motor driven harmonic generator when the output ring axially displaces a threaded rod (26) which freely extends in a coaxial manner through a longitudinal bore in the harmonic drive and engages with said output ring, said axial displacement occurring as a result of the rotational movement of the inner thread of the output ring, whereby the threaded rod is secured to the housing and prevented from rotating (29, 30). The threaded rod can move in a linear manner in relation to the gear motor (13) when the gear motor is installed in a stationary manner or when the treaded rod is installed in a stationary manner.

Abstract: A method for making nanoparticles via metal salt reduction comprises, first, mixing metal salts in a solvent. Second, a reducing agent is added to the solvent at a temperature in the range of 100° C. to 350° C. Third, the nanoparticles dispersion is stabilized. Fourth, the nanoparticles are precipitated from the nanoparticle dispersion. Finally, the nanoparticles are re-dispersed into the solvent. The metal salt comprises a combination of FeCl2, FeCl3, Fe(OOCR)2, Fe(RCOCHCOR)3, CoCl2, Co(OOCR)2, Co(RCOCHCOR)2, and one of Pt(RCOCHCOR)2, PtCl2. The reducing agent comprises one of MBR3H, MH, M naphthalides, and polyalcohol; wherein R comprises one of H and an alkyl group, wherein M comprises one of Li, Na, and K. Long chain alkyl diols, and alkyl alcohol, can be used as a co-surfactant or a co-reducing agent to facilitate nanoparticle growth and separation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in the method and the apparatus for reducing tungsten oxide powder to tungsten metal powder. The method produces more uniform particle size distribution by decreasing the variability of temperature and inconsistency of reductant gas flow during the reduction process. The method includes the steps of: providing powder particles of WOx in a unique reaction boat with a low aspect ratio to a multi-tube furnace; (a) contacting particles of WOx, wherein x is at least 2.

Abstract: A process comprises a separating process to mechanically separate refuse secondary batteries and to separate them into a separated cathode material and a separated anode material, and a process to recover valent metals from the separated anode and the separated cathode material separated in the separating process is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for eliminating bismuth from molten lead with magnesium and calcium, which consists in inputting magnesium and calcium in the form of lumps of two Mg—Ca alloys, one containing predominantly Mg, the other containing predominantly Ca, each having a Liquidus temperature lower than 650° C., and preferably less than 600° C. The Liquidus temperatures of the two alloys are preferably close to less than about 20° C. A particularly efficient treatment is obtained with a Mg—Ca alloy close to the eutectic alloy at 16.2 wt. % of calcium and containing 12 to 25% of calcium and a Ca—Mg alloy containing between 60 and 80% of calcium. The invention enables fast elimination of bismuth and adjustment of the Ca/Mg ratio during treatment.

Abstract: A foldable hand sharpening tool is disclosed, having an elongate body/handle with a first sharpening member pivotally mounted at one end which folds into the body when not used, and at the other end having a “V” shaped sharpening slot formed by opposing sharpening members with pivotable elongate guide members which pivot into place to retain the blade in alignment in the “V” slot during sharpening and fold into the body when not used.

Abstract: A diamond cutter 7 constituted by a cutter base plate 5 having a curved surface 3 by drawing molding a steel sheet metal material is provided. The cutter base plate 5 is obtained by preparing an original plate having an axial hole 2 and a circular outer shape from the steel sheet metal material, next spinning drawing or press molding, and forming the curved surface being 3 whollypoint symmetrical about the axial hole 2 between the axial hole 2 and the outer shape 1.

Abstract: A shingle remover that is made of a pliers with an upper plate attached to its upper jaw, a lower plate attached to its lower jaw, and an attached anvil. A shingle is gripped between the plates, and a sudden force is imparted to the anvil. The shingle is pulled from the substrate to which it was attached.

Abstract: In a ratchet wrench structure, a fitting sleeve of a sleeve type ratchet wrench is provided with a retaining ball. An elastically movable drive ring is provided externally of the fitting sleeve to control movement of the retaining ball such that an extension sleeve can be quickly assembled to or disengaged from the fitting sleeve. The ratchet wrench thus can adapt to various working environments and can be operated single-handedly to assemble or disengage the extension sleeve and to lock and position the same.

Abstract: An adaptor comprises a housing, a body, a pawl, and a switch member. The housing includes an end for engaging with a socket. The body includes a first end to be engaged in a box end of a wrench and a second end received in a compartment defined in the other end of the housing. A pawl is pivotally mounted in a transverse groove in the body and includes two toothed sides. A switch member includes a first end for manual operation and a second end engaged with the pawl. The switch member is pivotable between two positions corresponding to two opposite ratcheting directions to selectively urge an associated one of the toothed sides of the pawl to engage with the toothed inner periphery of the housing.

Abstract: A spanner comprises a box end that has an inner periphery consisting of a number of wall faces to define a first polygonal receiving space. Each wall face includes a groove defined therein. The grooves of the wall faces together define a second polygonal receiving space. At least one of the grooves includes a closed first end and an open second end.

Abstract: An automatically adjusting self tightening wrench having a handle and a jaw member rotationally attached at an attachment of the handle opposite the end gripped by a user. A curved handle face opposes a planar face on the jaw member which is adjustable for distance from the curved handle face by following a generally circular path around a pinned attachment to the handle. A spring or similar biasing device continuously urges the jaw member toward the handle thereby making the device automatically adjustable to the size of the object placed therein by moving the planar surface of the jaw around the curved handle face until it reaches a point distant from the curved handle face wherein it will accommodate the size of the inserted object. A thumb activated release of the bias is provided by a surfaced area on the jaw member for the user to move the jaw opposite the direction of the bias with a finger or thumb and thereby release the engagement with the object between the jaw member and the curved handle face.

Abstract: A holding tool is used to connect or disconnect a water pump pulley and a fan clutch. The water pump pulley is attached by a threaded shaft to a connector on the fan clutch, and the pulley has at least a pair of fasteners each with an exposed fastener head that extends from the pulley's surface which is next to the fan clutch. A head of the tool is inserted into a narrow space between the pulley's surface and the fan clutch. The tool head is narrow enough to fit into this space. This tool head includes a hook element at an end of a straight edge lever element. While grasping a fastener head of one fastener with the hook element and engaging a fastener head of another fastener with the straight edge lever element, a second tool is inserted into the narrow space to grasp the connector on the fan clutch. While both tools are engaged, one or both the tools are turned to disconnect or connect the threaded shaft of water pump pulley and the connector on a fan clutch.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench comprises a handle and a head extending from the handle. A jaw is mounted in a clamping space of the head and movable relative to an end of the clamping space upon operation of a knob. A clamping member is mounted to an end of the jaw. An elastic element is provided for biasing an end of the clamping member into the clamping space so as to press against a fastener in the clamping space. The adjustable wrench drives the fastener when the adjustable wrench is turned in a first direction. The adjustable wrench is turned freely without driving the fastener when the adjustable wrench is turned in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A wood lathe includes a bed, a headstock mounted on the bed and having a headstock housing, a motor mounted in the headstock housing and having a driving shaft with opposite first and second output ends, a spindle journalled to the headstock housing, a first transmission interconnecting the first output end and the spindle, a cooling fan disposed in the headstock housing for cooling the motor and including a driven shaft that is journalled to the headstock housing, and a second transmission interconnecting the second output end and the driven shaft so as to permit rotation of the driven shaft when the motor is actuated, which, in turn, cools the motor.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing includes a machine capable of operating with and without a stock material present and an apparatus responsive to each operation when the stock material is present and unresponsive when the stock material is absent.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a material from a cored roll comprises a housing having a plurality of walls forming an interior volume and an opening, at least one pair of coaxially aligned, opposed plungers mounted on opposite walls within the dispenser, and a cutting mechanism. The cutting mechanism includes a blade, a cover for alternately exposing and concealing the blade, and a slidable panel for actuating the cover.

Abstract: Improved aperturing of a web can be obtained by providing pins with an extended tapered section that is substantially convex in shape. When the tapered section is longer than the penetration depth of the pins into the receiving recesses of a female roll, frictional forces in the nip between layers are reduced. Pins with extended tapered sections can be used in devices for producing apertured composite web assemblies comprising sections of absorbent matter attached to a nonwoven web or other carrier layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel helical drum shear which is operable to cut a strip of material which moving at a first velocity. The cut is formed along a substantially straight line at a specific angle. The specific angle may be at an angle perpendicular to the feed direction thereby producing a squared cut. The helical drum shear comprises a means for cutting the material wherein the cutting means moves at a second velocity which is at a predetermined angle from the first velocity. The apparatus further comprises a means for moving the cutting means at a third velocity such that the combination of the second velocity and the third velocity is equivalent to the first velocity and the material is helically sheared along a substantially straight line oblique to the first velocity.

Abstract: An improved and more efficient device and method for creating multiple punch holes during a finishing process of paper sheets and other sheet materials. A highlight of the present invention is the ability to select between at least two configurations of punch holes automatically, without manual adjustment, and “on-the-fly” without interruption of the sheet or paper flow. The improved sheet punch comprises two rotatable punches set at different angles such that when one intersects the sheet path, the other clears the sheet path. The speed of rotation is controlled such that the non-selected punch intersects the sheet path in a space between pitches.

Abstract: A paper punch includes a base having a protrusion on a top thereof and three passages are defined vertically through the protrusion. Each of the passages has a punch head assembly received therein. A gap is defined between the protrusion and the top of the base. A handle has a groove defined therethrough and an index member is movably engaged with the groove so that the index member can be moved to a position above the chosen punch head assembly which is moved downward to punch papers in the gap by pivoting the handle.

Abstract: A paper punch includes a base and a raised portion extends from a top of the base. A handle is pivotally connected to the base. Two passages are defined through the raised portion and two punch head assemblies are respectively received in the two passages. Each punch head assembly includes a post and a punch blade. A lower edge of each of the punch blades has two tips and a recess is defined longitudinally in a lower end of each of the punch blade. A spring is engaged in each of the recesses of the two punch blades.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting wire (4) to length if formed of a movable chisel (1) and a holding device including a planar contact surface (3) for guiding a wire (4) moving in the feed advance direction (V). For cutting the wire (4) to length the chisel (1) and a bearing guide (6) for guiding the chisel (1) move transverse to the contact surface. In order to prevent compression of the wire cross-section in the cut zone, the bearing guide (6) allows the chisel to move in the feed advance direction (V).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a die cutter monitoring system. In an exemplary embodiment the system includes a frame that supports a die. A counter plate is located opposite and aligned with the die. A substrate is placed between the counter plate and die. The counter plate forces the substrate into contact with the die. A force measuring device measures the force of the cutting stroke. The force measuring device generates an output signal. The output signal is analyzed relative to acceptable conditions and operating parameters. If the die cutter is operating outside of acceptable limits, an adjustment signal is generated and sent to the die cutter control system or operator.

Abstract: A saw blade retaining apparatus is provided for selectively retaining one in a series of saw blades having unique thicknesses. The retaining apparatus includes a rocker arm supported by a pair of lateral walls. The rocker arm includes a contoured contact surface which cooperates with a contoured stop segment extending between the lateral walls to securely retain one of a series of saw blades having unique thicknesses.

Abstract: A saw blade incorporates an integrated cant angle. The saw blade includes a cutting portion having a toothed edge and opposite edge. The toothed edge defines a cutting plane. A shank portion extends from the cutting portion and is laterally offset from the opposite edge of the cutting portion defining a step thereat. The shank includes an end portion including a mounting edge, the mounting edge and step define a mounting plane which is angularly offset from the cutting plane.