Retraction system and motor position for use with safety systems for power equipment
US7098800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/091
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Woodworking machines are disclosed having movable cutting tools for cutting workpieces in a cutting region. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the cutting tools, and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system is configured to retract the cutting tool at least partially away from the cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system.
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