Patent · US Expired

Translation stop for use in power equipment

US6957601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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237References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 17, 2001
Grant dateOct 25, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 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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