US-20260124686-A1 - EXTENDED LENGTH HARDWARE JIG

Abstract

In one or more exemplary arrangements, a jig system for locating holes on a workpiece is presented. In one or more arrangements, the jig includes a rail, first and second extension members, a first outer block assembly operatively connected to the first extension member and the rail, and a second outer block assembly operatively connected to the second extension member and the rail. In one or more arrangements, the first outer block assembly and the second outer block assembly are movable along the rail in a first direction. In one or more arrangements, the first and second outer block assemblies are movable along the first and second extension members in a second direction. In one or more arrangements, a drill is configured to extend through a first and second drill aperture of the first and second outer block assemblies to drill holes in the workpiece.

Inventors

• Veldin Cosic
• Nathan Hagarty
• Kyong S. Choi
• Stacy Peterson
• Jens Pedersen
• Chris Baker
• Garrett Sherman

Assignees

• KREG ENTERPRISES, INC.

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20251103

Claims (20)

1. 1 . A jig system for locating holes on a workpiece, the system comprising: a rail; the rail extending a length between a first end and a second end; a first extension member extending a length between a first end and a second end; a first outer block assembly; the first outer block assembly having a first drill aperture; the first outer block assembly operably connected to the rail and configured to move relative to the rail in a first direction; the first outer block assembly operatively connected to the first extension member; the first extension member configured to move relative to the rail in a second direction; wherein the first extension member is configured to engage the workpiece at a first point of contact; a second extension member extending a length between a first end and a second end; a second outer block assembly; the second outer block assembly having a second drill aperture; the second outer block assembly operably connected to the rail and configured to move relative to the rail in the first direction; the second outer block assembly operatively connected to the second extension member; the second extension member configured to move relative to the rail in the second direction; wherein the second extension member is configured to engage the workpiece at a second point of contact; wherein a drill is configured to extend through the first drill aperture of the first outer block assembly to drill a first hole in the workpiece; and wherein the drill is configured to extend through the second drill aperture of the second outer block assembly to drill a second hole in the workpiece.
2. 2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first drill aperture of the first outer block assembly and the second drill aperture of the second outer block assembly have independently accurate vertical measurements.
3. 3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first drill aperture of the first outer block assembly and the second drill aperture of the second outer block assembly have independently accurate horizontal measurements.
4. 4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the holes drilled in the workpiece are accurately positioned.
5. 5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first point of contact and the second point of contact are both along an edge of the workpiece.
6. 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first drill aperture of the first outer block assembly is positioned substantially downward from the first point of contact; and wherein the second drill aperture of the second outer block assembly is positioned substantially downward from the second point of contact.
7. 7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein additional pieces can be added to the rail to extend the length of the rail.
8. 8 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first locking member operably connected to the first outer block assembly and a second locking member operably connected to the second outer block assembly; wherein the first locking member is configured to secure the first outer block assembly at any position along the length of the rail; and wherein the second locking member is configured to secure the second outer block assembly at any position along the length of the rail.
9. 9 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first locking member operably connected to the first outer block assembly and a second locking member operably connected to the second outer block assembly; wherein the first locking member is configured to secure the first outer block assembly at any position along the length of the first extension member; and wherein the second locking member is configured to secure the second outer block assembly at any position along the length of the second extension member.
10. 10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the rail includes indicia indicating measurement along the length of the rail.
11. 11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the rail includes indicia indicating measurement along the length of the rail; wherein the indicia is referenced in order to move the first outer block assembly to a first predetermined position along the rail; and wherein the indicia is referenced in order to move the second outer block assembly to a second predetermined position along the rail.
12. 12 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the rail includes indicia indicating measurement along the length of the rail; wherein the first outer block assembly further comprises a window and indicia; wherein the window permits a user to see the indicia of the rail for alignment of the first drill aperture; wherein the indicia of the first outer block assembly permits a user to align a center point of the first drill aperture with the indicia of the rail.
13. 13 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first extension member includes indicia indicating measurement along the length of the first extension member; and wherein the second extension member includes indicia indicating measurement along the length of the second extension member.
14. 14 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first extension member includes indicia indicating measurement along the length of the first extension member; wherein the first outer block assembly includes indicia; wherein the indicia of the first outer block assembly permits a user to align a center point of the first drill aperture with the indicia of the first extension member.
15. 15 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first extension member includes indicia indicating measurement along the first extension member; wherein the second extension member includes indicia indicating measurement along the second extension member; wherein the indicia on the first extension member is referenced in order to move the first outer block assembly to a first predetermined position along the first extension member; and wherein the indicia on the second extension member is referenced in order to move the second outer block assembly to a second predetermined position along the second extension member.
16. 16 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising: a third outer block assembly; wherein the third outer block assembly is operatively connected to the rail and configured to move a third drill aperture relative to the rail in the first direction; wherein the drill is configured to extend through the third drill aperture of the third outer block assembly to drill a third hole in the workpiece.
17. 17 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising: an end stop; wherein the end stop is operatively connected to the rail and configured to move relative to the rail in the first direction; and wherein the end stop is configured to engage the workpiece at a third point of contact.
18. 18 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising: an end stop; wherein the end stop is operatively connected to the rail and configured to move relative to the rail in the first direction; wherein the end stop is configured to engage the workpiece at a third point of contact.
19. 19 . A jig system for locating holes on a workpiece, the system comprising: a rail; the rail extending a length between a first end and a second end; the rail having indicia indicating measurement along the length of the rail; a first extension member extending a length between a first end and a second end; the first extension member having indicia indicating measurement along the first extension member; a first outer block assembly; the first outer block assembly having a first drill aperture; the first outer block assembly operably connected to the rail and configured to move relative to the rail in a first direction; the first outer block assembly operatively connected to the first extension member; the first extension member configured to move relative to the rail in a second direction; wherein the first extension member is configured to engage the workpiece at a first point of contact; a second extension member extending a length between a first end and a second end; the second extension member having indicia indicating measurement along the second extension member; a second outer block assembly; the second outer block assembly having a second drill aperture; the second outer block assembly operably connected to the rail and configured to move relative to the rail in the first direction; the second outer block assembly operatively connected to the second extension member; the second extension member configured to move relative to the rail in the second direction; wherein the second extension member is configured to engage the workpiece at a second point of contact; wherein the first drill aperture of the first outer block assembly is positioned substantially downward from the first point of contact; wherein the second drill aperture of the second outer block assembly is positioned substantially downward from the second point of contact; and wherein a drill is configured to extend through the first drill aperture of the first outer block assembly to drill a first hole in the workpiece; wherein the drill is configured to extend through the second drill aperture of the second outer block assembly to drill a second hole in the workpiece.
20. 20 . The system of claim 19 , wherein the first drill aperture of the first outer block assembly and the second drill aperture of the second outer block assembly have independently accurate vertical measurements.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 63/717,340, titled “EXTENDED LENGTH HARDWARE JIG”, and filed Nov. 7, 2024, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein, including any figures, tables, drawings, or other information. FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE: This disclosure relates to a hardware jig. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a hardware jig for accurately locating holes for large pulls on workpieces such as cabinet doors and drawer faces. OVERVIEW OF THE DISCLOSURE Doors and drawers typically include handles which can be grasped by users of the door or drawer. These doors and drawers may have a significant length and/or height and the handles attached to these doors may also have a significant length and/or height. In most cases, long handles include holes at each end where screws must be placed through the door or drawer and into the holes of the handles in order to connect the handles to the door or drawer. Holes must be made in the door or drawer in order for the screws to extend through the door or drawer and these holes must be placed accurately in order to properly and securely connect the handle to the door or drawer. In order to position these holes in the door or drawer correctly, the person drilling the holes must accurately measure the position of the holes relative to one another. There are jigs in the industry that have been used to assist persons in positioning the holes in the door or drawer correctly, however these jigs are often subject to multiple different tolerances that cumulatively affect the precision in the placement of the holes in the doors or drawers. Especially when dealing with long handles, cumulative tolerances can result in holes that are positioned significantly away from where they need to be. Therefore, for all the reasons stated above, and the reasons stated below, there is a need in the art for an improved hardware jig which can accurately locate holes for large pulls on workpieces such as cabinet doors and drawer faces. Thus, it is a primary objective of the disclosure to provide an extended length hardware jig that improves upon the state of the art. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is safe to operate. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is able to expand in order to properly place holes in workpieces such as doors or drawers. Yet another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is relatively easy to build. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is relatively friendly to build. Yet another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which can be built relatively quickly and efficiently. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is easy to operate. Yet another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is relatively cost friendly to manufacture. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is relatively easy to transport. Yet another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is aesthetically appealing. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is robust. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is relatively inexpensive. Yet another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is not easily susceptible to wear and tear. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which has a long useful life. Yet another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is efficient to use and operate. Another objective of the disclosure is to provide an extended length hardware jig which is accurate over long distances. These and other objects, features, or advantages of the disclosure will become apparent from the specification, figures, and claims. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE: In one or more exemplary arrangements, a jig system for locating holes on a workpiece is presented. In one or more arrangements, the jig includes a rail extending a length between a first end and a second end, a first extension member extending a length between a first end and a second end, a second extension member extending a length from a first end and a second end, a first outer block assembly operatively connected to the first extension member and the rail, and a second outer block assembly operatively connected to the second extension member and the rail. In one or more arrangements, the first outer block assembly and the second outer block assembly are movable along the rail in a first direction. In one or more arrangements, the first and