Translation stop for use in power equipment
US6957601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/8858
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Woodworking machines are disclosed having a blade adapted to cut workpieces, and an actuating mechanism operable to move the blade toward the workpiece. The machines also include a detection system configured to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a user and the blade, and a reaction system configured to stop the movement of the blade toward the user upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system.
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