Abstract: A machine for cutting flat bodies, wherein a fixed first table supports flat bodies to be cut into strips; a straight cutting line, located between an input station and an output station, being travelled by a rotary tool for cutting the flat bodies in a given cutting pattern; and a movable second table being connectable to the first table by connecting means, so as to be rotatable selectively about at least one vertical axis, and so as to slide parallel to the cutting line.

Abstract: A shear assembly to be replaceably installed in a portable, hydraulic punch press for cutting L sectioned steel strips at, typically, 45 degrees preparatory to combining them into rectangular frames at sites of construction. The shear assembly comprises a fixed shear in the shape of a female V with an apex angle of 90 degrees, and a movable shear in the shape of a male V movable up and down past the fixed shear. Formed in fixed relation to the fixed shear is a work rest having a pair of contact surfaces with a ridge therebetween in alignment with the apex of the fixed shear. The contact surfaces of the work rest are so positioned and angled that the opposite ends of an L sectioned steel strip can be cut off into angles of symmetrical shape. An alternate embodiment is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention features implementation of a flat triangular blade which has wo cutting edges and a sharp point. The blade is caused to move pointwise across a cylindrical can's diameter, with the plane of the blade perpendicular to the can's axis, so that the point pierces the can, the two cutting edges slice through the can in both directions around the can's circumference, and the point again, diametrically oppositely, pierces the can. The inventive removal of the residual contents and propellants from a spent aerosol can is optimally effective, because the invention divides the can into two separate parts, concomitantly subdividing the can's internal components.

Abstract: A garlic cutter comprising a housing bearing a cutting blade (8) at its underside and further comprising an upper part (2) with a punch (12) affixed thereto. The upper part when in the operational state and during rotation relative to the housing (6) carries out an axial displacement relative to the co-rotating cutting grid (5b). In order to achieve speed in operation following filling of the garlic cutter, so that the latter gently mince the fruit and also be rapidly reopenable and cleanable, an inner structure (7) receiving the garlic is rotatably supported in the housing (6) and comprises a cutting grid (5b) entered by the punch (12) mounted to a spindle (4). A coupling nut (3) can be mounted on the housing (6), that in the operational state assure engagement with the spindle (4) and that in the open state allows longitudinal displacement of the spindle (4).

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for cutting a pocket in the upwardly facing surface of a conventional bagel while allowing a rim of the base material of the bagel to remain extending upwardly therearound to define the cup-shaped open-topped pocket. This pocket is then adapted to receive a filling therein which can be of any type of edible food stock such as eggs, egg salad, tuna salad, vegetables, meat, etc. The apparatus for forming the pocket includes a housing with a floor with a pedestal defining a platform in which the bagel sits. A plate is pivoted into contact with the bagel and compresses the bagel. A cutting aperture is defined in the plate to provide a template for cutting of the pocket out of the central portion of the upwardly facing surface of the bagel. A cutting then extends through the template or cutting aperture for forming the open-topped cup-shaped pocket.

Abstract: The invention provides apparatus for reducing the working area for cutting on a cutting machine for cutting a stack (1) of sheet material, the machine being provided with an automatic moving cutting tool (4) and with suction apparatus for holding the stack covered in air-impervious film (5) down on a cutting table (3) having a conveyorized support surface 3a. The apparatus comprises the air-impervious film (5) for covering the stack (1), an air-impervious movable mask loop (6) designed to cover a portion of the table (3), and a low friction block (65) for positioning the mask (6) over the portion of the table. The mask (6) covers the portion of the table and holds down the film (5) and the mask (6) when suction is applied beneath the table. The mask (6) is able to move across the portion of the table when a conveyor (62) transfers the stack (1) by use of the conveyorized support surface 3a.

Abstract: A pallet for supporting strip material on which encapsulated circuit devices of the ball-grid array type are supported is delivered to a first cutter assembly. Rotary hardened steel cutter discs having radially extended cutting teeth separate the circuit devices as the cutter assembly is traversed to move the cutter blades in paths extended transversely of the strip material between adjacent circuit devices. Thereafter, the pallet is moved to a second cutter station at which a second cutter assembly trims strip material along paths extending transversely of the first paths. Pallet positioning means for precise positioning of pallets carrying the strip material include elevators having resilient supports which allow for limited lateral motion of the pallets as they are moved into positions of alignment with the cutter assemblies.

Abstract: An automatically controlled cutting machine for working on limp sheet material utilizes positive air pressure and vacuum to hold the material in place during a work operation. The level of the pressure is set or regulated with a pressure sensor to develop an appropriate holddown force and to minimize the disturbance to the material surrounding the work operation. The distribution of the airflow onto the sheet material for generating the pressure is also concentrated around the point of the work operation by an aperture plate.

Abstract: A progressively feeding and machining apparatus has a die for placing a sheet material thereon, the die having a machining pattern for machining the sheet material, an upper punch base or a machining head movable toward and away from the die and having a plurality of punches for machining the sheet material in coaction with the die in a predetermined number of machining cycles according to the machining pattern, a feed mechanism for moving the die, with the sheet material placed thereon, and the punches relatively to each other to align a machining position on the sheet material with the punches each time the sheet material is machined by the die and the punches, a suction chamber communicating with the machining pattern, and a closure mechanism for isolating a machined region of the machining pattern from the suction chamber to maintain the suction chamber under a vacuum when the suction chamber is evacuated.

Abstract: A system for automatically making sample garments comprises a controller having a central process for preparing a marker based on data representing individual pattern pieces of an overall garment design and data representing selected portions of the sheet material from which the garment is to be constructed. The system further comprises an apparatus for cutting and performing other work operations on the sheet material. The apparatus includes a table having a core defining a vacuum plenum and a sheet material support surface.

Abstract: A device for making a hole in an ink cartridge used in an ink jet printer comprising a main frame body to be mounted on the cartridge in a positionally immovable fashion by a combination of a cantilever type pressing member and a groove that respectively engage a recess and a flange of the cartridge. The main frame body has a screw with a pointed end so that when the screw is rotated the pointed end advances and penetrates into the cartridge, thus forming a hole in the cartridge so that ink can be refilled into the cartridge through the thus opened hole.

Abstract: A device for severing flexible polymeric tube, pipe, or tubular extrudate, such as flexible light pipe, reproducibly, cleanly, and safely is described. The device comprises a block with two specially aligned cylindrical devices for holding the pipe and a slot between the devices for guiding the severing blade with minimum deviation from its path, and a pivot and mounting upon which a blade in a holder is mounted to give even more accurate and uniform control of the path of the severing action.

Abstract: An apparatus for trimming the width of blinds of the type having a headrail, and a bottom rail and blind slats, and having a support body with a headrail opening, and a bottom rail opening, and a blind slat opening the blind components being insertable into their openings from one side of the support body, a die plate located adjacent to the support body, a headrail cutting recess, and a bottom rail cutting recess in the die plate, guides on the support body for the die plate, enabling the die plate to move relative to the headrail and bottom rail openings between two positions. A modified apparatus can be used to trim the width of a vertical blind having a headrail and control rods.

Abstract: A wood cutting device for safely and easily cutting wood veneer strips into geometric shapes for use in parquetry with high precision. The device includes a rigid base having a top surface, a blade handle rotationally attached to the top surface of the base, a cutting blade affixed to the blade handle, and a strip guide attached to the top surface of the base. The cutting device preferably also includes a strip stop attached to the top surface of the base. The device may be pre-set or adjusted to a particular configuration for repeatedly cutting identical geometric shapes with high precision.

Abstract: A work piece guide and retention device for use with a power saw or similar power tool. The guide attaches to the power saw table and has one or more vacuum chambers having orifices. When a vacuum from a source such as a shop vacuum is applied to the chamber, a suction force is generated at the orifices which will serve to secure a work piece snugly against the guide to assist the operator.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a modular block for the formation of suction surfaces in machines for the cutting of fabrics with a free blade with alternating movement. The block includes a first base element having structure for its installation and a second complete element having a plurality of bristles perpendicular to it. The two elements are superimposed and are attached firmly to one another. The two elements combined define lateral openings in the direction at right angles to the base of the bristles and are able to be connected to a suction apparatus for the formation of the vacuum among the bristles.

Abstract: A table saw is disclosed comprising a main saw unit and an air table attachment. The air table is mounted adjacent a main support surface of the main saw unit, and includes a body portion and a generally planar table top. The body portion has a plurality of subsections formed therein. The table top is substantially coplanar with the main support surface, and is attached to the body portion to cover the subsections so that a plurality of holes through the table top communicate between the subsections and the exterior. A shop vacuum produces either a partial vacuum or a stream of pressurized air, and a manifold attached to the body portion selectively communicates the vacuum or stream of air to one or more of the subsections to respectively produce either a suction force or a supporting air cushion over a variable portion of the table top. Preferably, the air table is movable along the front and rear guide rails in a direction transverse to the direction of rotation of the saw blade.

Abstract: The invention provides apparatus for reducing the working area for cutting on a cutting machine The apparatus comprises the cutting machine made up of a cutting table, the working area on the surface of the cutting table, an automatic cutting tool for cutting a stack of sheet material within the working area and a suction apparatus providing suction to the working area. An air-impervious film covers the stack and which holds the stack down within the working area when suction is applied. An air-impervious removable mask (6) covers a portion of the working area and is held in a determined position by fixing and positioning structures, such as a strip and an abutment attached to the mask. When the mask is held in the determined position, the working area is effectively reduced to a portion of the working area that is not covered by the mask.

Abstract: A food slicing device that holds food, particularly bread, in place while slicing. The bottom of the bread loaf is pierced to hold the loaf in place while slicing. Adjustment plates provide for varying slice width, or duplicating a slice of standard thickness. Adjustment plates may be stored on the back of the slicer. Grooves guide the knife when cutting bread. Cutting channels insure a cut completely through the item being sliced. A removable insert allows the top of the cutting platform to be replaced when it becomes abraded or damaged. The device is easily made by the home craftsman or can be mass produced.

Abstract: A device for providing protection against the debris produced by a bolt that can be cut by a pyro bolt cutter, in particular through the use of a pyrotechnic device, the device including a confinement enclosure which surrounds the body of the bolt where it leaves the cutting device, and including resiliently deformable members such as membranes that are slit in their centers, with the body of the bolt passing in a substantially sealed manner through the centers of the membranes. The device serves to trap inside the confinement enclosure the debris that are produced when the bolt is cut, and it is particularly applicable to the aerospace industry.

Abstract: A system including a cutting tool is provided for cutting a round strand m a soft, rubber-based material. The cutting tool comprises a tube having an inner and an outer surface which form a sharp leading edge. The tool further comprises a blade which fixedly attaches to the outer surface of the cutting tube. The blade has a wedge-shaped leading edge and a circular-shaped arc on its bottom end for receiving the tube. A handle for the blade attaches to the top end of the blade. The system for cutting a round strand from a soft, rubber-based material also includes an arbor support arm, a vacuum chuck plate, and a horizontal milling machine having a numerical control. The arbor support arm connects to the handle of the cutting tool. The arbor support arm in turn connects to the horizontal milling machine. The vacuum chuck plate also connects to the horizontal milling machine at a table. The vacuum chuck plate has a cylindrical pin which extracts any round strands stuck in the cutting tube.

Abstract: A slicer guide suitable for use with a food item such as a loaf of bread, certain vegetables or the like is provided. The slicer guide includes a base having a generally planar upper surface. A flange is affixed to the base. The flange includes a top surface suitable for guiding a knife as it travels alongside the top surface, and a plurality of spaced-apart generally parallel grooves therein. A cutting board having a generally planar cutting surface suitable for abutting the product to be sliced thereon is adapted for slidable insertion into a selected groove. The slicer guide is used with the knife and the product to provide slices of thicknesses corresponding with the selected groove. The slicer guide is generally used for food items including bread and items such as cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction device for holding a stack of sheet material on a cutting table (A) of an automatic cutting machine. The suction device comprises a turbine (4) provided with a suction air inlet circuit (41) level with the cutting zone to establish suction for the purpose of holding the stack on the table, and with an air exhaust circuit (40), the turbine being driven by an electric motor (5) having a fan (15) and an air outlet duct (50), the electric drive motor (5) may vary its speed of rotation to adjust the amount of suction.

Abstract: A foreign substances-containing layer of a disk-shaped information carrier (3) is mechanically removed from the substrate material (13) in order to recover the substrate material (13) by a material removing process which separates the coating containing the foreign substances (18, 19, 20) from the substrate material (13). A device for implementing this process consists of a tool bottom part (1), a receptacle (2) for holding in place the disk-shaped information carrier (3), and a tool top part (7) movable with respect to the tool bottom part (1) in a direction parallel to the surface of the latter and provided with a blade (8) for peeling a layer (9) off the surface of the disk-shaped information carrier (3).

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying and cutting sheet material has an endless conveyor belt trained over rotatable end units. The endless belt defines an upper run for supporting the sheet material, a lower run spaced below the upper run, and two arcuate end sections, each extending between the upper and lower runs. A first gap is formed in the conveyor belt between one end of the upper run and the adjacent end section, and a second gap is formed in the belt between the other end of the upper run and the adjacent end section. A cutting unit is supported over the upper run for cutting the sheet material, and a vacuum is introduced in the upper run for creating a vacuum bed to hold the sheet material against the supporting surface during a cutting operation. Two end sealing assemblies are mounted between the upper and lower run, and each is located adjacent to a respective gap in the conveyor.

Abstract: In a method for making splice indicating holes through photographic paper, a long strip of photographic paper web is conveyed in its longitudinal direction and is slit into a plurality of narrow webs, a tail end of the photographic paper web is spliced to a leading end of a new photographic paper web, and a plurality of splice indicating holes are made through the new photographic paper web at positions, which are spaced a predetermined distance from the splice of the new photographic paper web, the predetermined distance being taken in the longitudinal direction of the new photographic paper web, and which coincide with center parts of narrow webs into which the new photographic paper web will later be slit.

Abstract: A coring apparatus for coring a substantially annular food item includes a base member, a post member extending from the base member, the post member including a drive shaft guide structure, a drive shaft having a longitudinal axis and being rotatably fitted through the guide structure, the drive shaft having shaft external threads, a mechanism for engaging the shaft external threads, so that rotating the drive shaft relative to the post member causes the drive shaft to advance along the longitudinal axis relative to the post member, a food item cutting element mounted on the drive shaft including arched blades having blade cutting edges radially spaced from the drive shaft longitudinal axis for cutting along a circular path, and a food item holding structure connected to the mounting base and located within the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft and adjacent to the cutting element for securing the food item against rotation relative to the post member so that the cutting element is advanced toward the hold

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing tissue samples for subsequent slicing in a microtone, utilizing a thermally transmissive body and removable mold heads to facilitate encapsulation of tissue samples in a gelatinous substance so that the samples may be selectively oriented for proper slicing in the microtone.

Abstract: A food wedger for slicing food such as apples into wedge shaped segments and coring the food comprises a frame having a base that supports a cutter assembly. The cutter assembly comprises a plurality of cutter blades radiating outwardly and upwardly from a central ring in an inverted cone-shaped radial array. The blades are fixed to the central ring and, are fixed at the periphery of the assembly to a peripheral support ring. A tapered segmented pusher having radial slots and a central pin is mounted for selective advancement through the cutter assembly. When so advanced, the blades of the assembly pass through the slots and the central pin of the pusher passes through the central ring of the cutter assembly. Food to be wedged is placed in the cutter assembly and the pusher is advanced through the cutter to force the food past the blades, which cuts the periphery of the food into wedge-shaped segments. The core of the food is, at the same time, cut away by the central ring.

Abstract: A scheme for controlling the vacuum holddown in a cutter table of the type having a conveyorized support surface comprised of a plurality of bristle members which create a permeable bed through which a vacuum is communicated employs separate zone regions on the vacuum bed which are controllably energized and de-energized in response to command signals generated by a controller in response to cutter head movement which anticipates the position of the knife prior to its arrival at a given zone in order that material set up in reaction time in the valve system is allotting for.

Abstract: A table saw is disclosed comprising a main saw unit and an extension table assembly attachment. The extension table assembly includes an extension table having a first end and a second end hinges for pivotably attaching one end of the extension table to a guide rail of the table saw proximate the discharge end of the table saw, and a retractable leg. The leg is pivotably mounted to the extension table to allow the leg to move between a folded position wherein the leg lies substantially flush with the extension table and an extended position wherein the leg is adapted to support the extension table. The bracket which mounts the leg to the extension table is also adapted to lock the leg in either the folded or extended position.

Abstract: An apparatus to support a fruit or vegetable on a spherical surface and to slice it with a single stroke comprising; a frame constructed of two vertically disposed members in an A-shape configuration with parallel lower edges and a centrally disposed upper edge, and with lateral support beams extending horizontally and coupling the lower edges of the two A-shape frames and the upper edge of the two A-shape frames, the A-shape frames each having a vertically disposed central member with a vertical slot therein to define a path of travel between the two parallel slots; a support with an upper surface fixedly retained within the frame between the A-frame members configured in the general form of a partial sphere, the support having a plurality of parallel openings.

Abstract: A brush mounting structure for a cutting support surface in an automatic cutting machine capable of dismounting a desired damaged brush out of plural brushes mounted on the cutting surface and disposed in parallel on the brush mounting table. The invention comprehends allowing one to replace the removed brush with a new brush, or alternatively, to fill the gap caused by removal of a damaged brush on the brush mounting table by sliding the remaining brushes together and placing the new brush on the end of the existing brush group. In that way, the worn bristles of the used brushes are maintained at a more uniform operational height than were a new brush with longer bristles interposed therebetween.

Abstract: Press members are fixed to operating shafts of cylinders and guides attached to supporting portions are fixed to a supporting frame and suction ducts are fixed to cylinders provided with the supporting frame. The press members are driven to suck a sacrifice board and a process board which are not flat on a suction table. The suction ducts are driven to remove chips and dust on the table, the sacrifice board and the process board.

Abstract: A suction table has a compartment for sucking a sacrifice board in periphery and a compartment for sucking a process board in inner portion. Therefore, when the process board is positioned on the sacrifice board, the air is not leaked from suction holes of the sacrifice board for sucking the process board and suction loss is improved.

Abstract: An agricultural baler for making cylindrical bales of crop material having a sledge assembly moveable between bale starting and full bale positions. The sledge assembly includes a plurality of rollers which cooperate with an apron to define a bale forming chamber. A dispensing mechanism is carried on the sledge assembly for dispensing web material, such as net or the like, into the bale forming chamber whereupon it is wrapped circumferentially around a cylindrical package of crop material in the bale forming chamber. A net supply assembly is associated with the dispensing mechanism to provide net for feeding into the bale chamber via the dispensing mechanism. Included along the path of the net between the supply assembly and the dispensing mechanism is a net severing assembly for cutting the net after it has been wrapped around the cylindrical hay package formed in the chamber.

Abstract: A circle cutting devices includes a pair of opposing discs rotatably coupled together about a common axis by a spindle extending axially from one of the discs. A spring biasing assembly is coupled to the spindle to bias the discs together by a constant pressure. A cutting tool and a pair of rollers are positioned on an inner face of one of the discs to engage and cut the material by rotating the disc.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus having a holding member for holding a sheet; a plurality of cutter member for cutting the sheet held by the holding member; and a shifting member engaged by the plurality of cutting member, for shifting the plurality of cutting member in parallel with each other. The shifting member is so designed that it can shift the cutting means without aligning them perpendicular to a cutting direction during the cutting of the sheet.

Abstract: A gripper assembly grips a double layered end portion of a tape with a tacky side of the tape facing downwardly and a backing side of the tape facing upwardly. A tape feed assembly feeds the tape, with the tacky side down, from a tape storage reel to the gripper assembly at the speed at which the gripper assembly moves along a tape support to tend to minimize tension in the portion of the tape disposed between the tape feed assembly and the gripper assembly. When the desired length of tape has been fed, the tacky side of the tape is moved into engagement with the upper side of the tape support. Suction is applied to the tacky side of the tape to hold the tape in position on the tape support. While the tape is disposed on the tape support, opposite ends of the tape are cut. A tape transfer manifold applies suction to the upwardly facing backing side of the cut tape to grip the tape.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting abnormal conditions of a fabric on a table and a cutter which is movable along a length of the table for cutting at any desired angle relative to a center line. The abnormal condition is detected before the material is cut thereby avoiding cutting a material with an abnormality.

Abstract: An automated cutter bed employs a sealer which is mechanically coupled to a tool carriage and moves with it along a first coordinate direction. A first roller is connected with a second roller disposed at the take-off end of the table by an air impermeable sheet which is tensioned between the two rollers by a resilient member housed within each of the rollers causing a preload to be exerted on the air impermeable sheet material. The first roller moves between ends of the table paying out a length of the air impermeable material. As the carriage moves to the cutter datum, equalization is effected by the preloads given in each of the first and second rollers.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for attaining a tolerance-insensitive connection of a conductor track foil with contact pins of an electrical component. The conductor track foil includes two insulating layers with an intervening conducting layer with lands in the upper layer for soldering the conductive layer to the contact pins of the electrical component. The conductor track foil is lowered, positionally correctly, onto the electrical component by use of a mounting device. The bottom insulating layer and the conducting layer of the soldering lands, which are free of an insulating layer on the top, are pierced by the contact pins extending at right angles to the conductor track foil. The conductor track foil is released by the mounting apparatus. A soldered connection is made between the lands and the contact pins. As a result, an electrically reliably gap free conducting connection is attainable even if the contact pins are eccentrically associated with the soldering lands.

Abstract: An apparatus for bonding thin film supplied from a continuous roll to at least one bonding surface along the entire length of a discrete printed surface base plate and efficiently cutting the film to a proper length which covers an entire planar surface of the board. Each board is conveyed to a film bonding position and the leading end of the continuous film is transported to the film bonding position that is held by suction. A compression bonding roller moves across the surface of the board and automatically feeds film and bonds the film to the board while leaving a portion of the film loose over the trailing end of the board. A cutter comprising a rotary blade and a fixed blade disposed across the direction of movement of the film and the board is mounted on a slide bed which is moveable towards and away from the film. The rotary blade is obliquely oriented in order to permit the cutting of the film when the blade is rotated in opposition to the fixed blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic sheet cutting apparatus which cuts off a sheet like a knit or a woven fabric into a predetermined shape and more particularly to a vacuum air leakage preventive device combined with an automatic sheet cutting apparatus so that a vacuum air can be prevented from leaking through a clearance between a bottom surface of one of those brush-mounting bases aligned in parallel with a pair of endless chains and a top surface of the main body of the automatic sheet cutting apparatus. The vacuum leakage preventive device includes a shielding member on a movable arm which is movable into place relative to the main body and the brush-mounting bases to prevent a break in a vacuum which pulls the material to be cut onto the main body relative to a cutter.

Abstract: A sheet cutting apparatus comprising a sheet feeding table, a cutting table and a take-up table. A blower draws air from the cutting table through filters and also blows air to each of the sheet feeding tables and sheet take-up tables. Sensors are provided to detect air pressure and if a difference in air pressure of a specific level is detected an alarm is sounded. The blower is reversible so that air can be blown through the filters and switching means is provided to switch the reversed air away from the cutting table. Thus, the filters can be cleaned after a certain amount of dust, etc., has been collected.

Abstract: A sheet cutting apparatus comprising a sheet feeding table, a cutting table and a sheet take-up table. Air lines, filters in the lines and air pumps draw air from the cutting table to collect any dust, etc. The air passes through filters, then to the blowers and from the blowers air is directed outwardly to the sheet feeding table and take-up table which lifts the material from the table. First and second pressure sensors are provided to detect the pressure to the blower and when a pressure difference exceeds a specific level an alarm is sounded to provide a warning. Then the filters can be cleaned.

Abstract: An ultrasonic cutting system for stock material temporarily bonds the stock material to an anvil incorporated in a processing table and cuts the stock material at a low angle with an ultrasonic cutting tool. The ultrasonic cutting tool is mounted on a carriage assembly which traverses the width of the stock material. The ultrasonic cutting tool includes a cutting blade mechanically coupled thereto. The cutting blade resonates in response to ultrasonic energy travelling axially therealong. As the carriage assembly moves across the stock material, the stock material is first adhesively bonded or secured to the anvil by at least two rollers. The rollers are mounted on the carriage assembly at a position slightly ahead of the cutting blade. The rollers apply pressure in a downward direction on the stock material to temporarily bond the material to the anvil and to prevent it from moving or vibrating during the cutting process.

Abstract: A laminate placed on a supporting belt is covered with an air-impermeable sheet, then compressed by sucking air from sucking mechanisms, and the laminate is cut by a cutter which is supported at two locations. A belt retaining mechanism comprises a number of belt support plates for supporting a belt, support posts extending downwardly therefrom, and receiving plates supported by a receiving plate retaining mechanism disposed on longitudinal beams. A travel body and cam plates are operatively connected, and the support posts are supported on the receiving plates at a location other than a cam groove of each cam plate to stabilize the belt support plates. The receiving plates are separated within a movable recess of the belt, so that the support plates are raised by the cam groove.

Abstract: A method of making a cloth cutter knife permeable bed formed from a plurality of elongate support members, preferably plastic extrusions, which provides a permeable support surface in a cloth cutting machine upon which a lay-up is supported for cutting by a cutter head. The extrusions are cut up by the reciprocated knife of the cutter head to form a multiplicity of bristles which after subsequent cutting operations of the lay-up create a dense knife permeable bristle bed for supporting the layup in a generally flat manner.

Abstract: A laminate 88 placed on a supporting belt 3 is covered with an air-impermeable sheet 89. Air is withdrawn from suction ports 37 and 44 formed in upper surfaces of a number of belt support plates 9 constituting a first suction mechanism 34 and an upper surface of a second suction mechanism 35 disposed proximate to front and rear sides of a movable recess 6 formed in the supporting belt 3 through vent holes 3a formed in the supporting belt 3, respectively. The laminate 88 is supported on the supporting belt 3, and cut by a cutter 26 which is supported at upper and lower parts thereof.