Detection system for power equipment
US7210383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/8773
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Woodworking machines including conductive cutters adapted to cut workpieces, and motors adapted to drive the cutters are disclosed. The machines also include a contact detection system adapted to detect contact between a person and the cutter, and to distinguish contact between the person and the cutter from contact between the workpiece and the cutter. The machines further include a reaction system adapted to cause a predetermined action to take place upon detection of contact between the person and the cutter by the contact detection system.
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