American Woodmark has filed a patent for a jig that aids in assembling cabinets. The jig includes a clamp assembly with two jaws that can apply a clamping force. The clamp assembly can pivot between different positions, allowing for flexibility in the assembly process. GlobalData’s report on American Woodmark gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A jig for assembling cabinets
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230128995A1) describes a jig for assembling furniture units. The jig includes a base with interconnected supports that rest on a surface, and a clamp assembly that is movably mounted to the base. The clamp assembly consists of a frame, front support plates, and side support plates that provide support surfaces for different portions of the furniture unit during assembly. The jig also includes actuators that allow the clamp assembly to move relative to the base. Additionally, there is a conveyor system that can be extended beyond the base to facilitate the assembly process.
The patent claims that the jig can be transitioned between different configurations. In the first configuration, the front support plates of the clamp assembly are oriented at a certain angle relative to the base, and the conveyor system is in a retracted position. In the second configuration, the front support plates are oriented at a different angle, and the conveyor system remains in the retracted position. The second angle is less than the first angle. In the third configuration, the front support plates are oriented substantially perpendicular to the base, and the conveyor system is in an extended position. The patent emphasizes that the first, second, and third angles are different from each other.
The patent also mentions that the base of the jig includes feet, and the ends of these feet form the portions that rest on the surface. Furthermore, when the jig is in the first configuration, the side support plates of the clamp assembly face toward each other, and the jaws can be moved toward and away from each other. The distance between the side support plates is adjustable through the movement of the front support plate. The patent describes the use of rails and carriages to facilitate the movement of the front support plate and side support plate.
Overall, this patent describes a jig that offers flexibility in assembling furniture units. The ability to transition between different configurations and adjust the support surfaces can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the assembly process. The inclusion of a conveyor system further aids in streamlining the assembly process.
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