Miter saw with improved safety system
US6945148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/8786
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A miter saw is disclosed having a base, a blade supported by the base, a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a person and the blade, and a reaction system associated with the detection system to cause a predetermined action to take place upon detection of the dangerous condition. The blade is rotatable, and moves into a cutting zone to cut a workpiece. The predetermined action may be to stop the blade from rotating, to create an impulse against movement of the blade into the cutting zone, or to cause the blade to move away from the cutting zone.
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