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EP 1424178 B1 20060531 - Apparatus for the cutting of roof covering elements such as slates

Title (en)

Apparatus for the cutting of roof covering elements such as slates

Title (de)

Schneidvorrichtung für Dachelemente wie Schieferplatten

Title (fr)

Appareil pour la coupe d'éléments de couverture de toiture tels qu'ardoises

Publication

EP 1424178 B1 20060531 (FR)

Application

EP 03292700 A 20031029

Priority

FR 0214951 A 20021128

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1424178A1] The tile cutter has a frame with a cutting table (3) defining a longitudinal slot followed by a cutting blade mounted on a carriage (5) moving above the slot and operated by a handle. A part of the frame forms a cutting edge extending to the exterior of the edge of the table. The frame can have a stop to limit the movement of the cutter.

IPC 8 full level

B28D 1/24 (2006.01); B28D 1/22 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B28D 1/226 (2013.01); B28D 1/24 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE ES FR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1424178 A1 20040602; EP 1424178 B1 20060531; ES 2263934 T3 20061216; FR 2847845 A1 20040604

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 03292700 A 20031029; ES 03292700 T 20031029; FR 0214951 A 20021128