Productivity enhancement apparatus for power operated skinning equipment
US12279623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27L5/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shaping or cutting machine, especially a skinner, at which an operator hand-feeds material to be cut or shaped toward a blade. Hand proximity detection devices are provided for operator safety; machine-vision across a surveilled volume before the blade, and conduction sensing devices. The blade is mounted on a rapidly retractable frame. Power from release of a spring physically moves the blade to a safe position if a hand is sensed. A gripping roller is driven by a rapidly stoppable motor.
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