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Safety systems for power equipment

US6997090B2 · kind B2 · utility

116Cited by
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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 2004
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/8773
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A saw with a safety system is disclosed. The safety system includes a detection system adapted to detect contact between a person and a blade while the blade is moving. The safety system further includes a brake system adapted to engage the blade and to stop the blade when the detection system detects contact between the person and the blade.

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