Miter saw with improved safety system
US6880440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/8786
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A miter saw having a base and an arm that pivots toward the base is disclosed. A blade is supported by the arm, and is designed to cut workpieces resting on the base when the arm and blade pivot downward. The saw includes a detection system configured to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the blade, such as when a person accidentally touches the spinning blade, and the saw includes a reaction system to stop the downward movement of the blade and arm when the dangerous condition is detected.
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