Cutting tool safety system
US6920814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/14
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A woodworking machine is disclosed. The machine includes a cutting tool and a motor adapted to drive the cutting tool. The machine further includes a detection system to detect a dangerous condition between the cutting tool and a person, such as a person coming into contact with the cutting tool. A reaction system is provided to disable the cutting tool, such as by covering, blocking, destroying, wrapping, etc., upon detection by the detection system of the dangerous condition.
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