Safety means for powered machinery
US5201684A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16P3/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides a safety means for powered machinery comprising a conventional wire mesh safety glove adapted for wearing by the machine operator. The machine with which it is used has a grounded frame, an electrical motor, a control switch, with the electrical motor being connected to a source of electrical energy through the control switch. A control safety circuit connects the electroconducting wire mesh safety glove and bypasses the conventional control switch for the machine which is in turn connected to the motor of the machine. The safety circuit includes a circuit breaking means, preferably a relay, whereby the relay will open and deprive the motor from electrical power whenever the wire mesh glove comes in contact with the grounded frame of the machine. An alternate form of the invention connects the wire mesh glove of the operator to the antenna of a wireless electromagnetic transmitter worn by the operator. The circuit breaking means includes a wireless electromagnetic receiver means which remains closed when receiving a radio signal, or any wireless signal, but which will open when the antenna of the wireless electromagnetic transmitter is grounded to the frame …
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