---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003445"
title: "Programmable bed for machine tools and the like"
published_at: "2026-09-15T20:28:30.133024Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003445"
categories:
  - "tools-tooling/clamping-tools"
keywords:
  - "b25b11/005"
  - "b25b11/005"
  - "b23q1/03"
  - "b23q1/032"
  - "b23q1/035"
  - "b23q16/00"
---

# Programmable bed for machine tools and the like

## Abstract

A programmable bed is provided for machine tools and the like, such as routers, boring tools, and other powered cutters and shapers. The programmable bed has a platen shaped to support differently sized workpieces thereon, and includes a plurality of retractable stops slidably mounted in the platen. The stops are selectively and individually shifted vertically between extended and retracted positions in response to the identification of a particular workpiece, so as to automatically locate or index the same on the platen at a preselected position relative to the machine tool. A plurality of pop-up suction chucks are also slidably mounted in the platen, and are selectively communicated with a source of vacuum. The suction chucks are reciprocated vertically between a retracted disengaged position, and an extended engaged position abutting an adjacent surface of the workpiece, so as to securely retain the workpiece in its preselected position during the machining operation.

## 1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.