Injury mitigation system for power tools
US8051758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/9379
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power tool comprises a detection system for detecting a situation where an operator using a power tool of the type which has an exposed rotating component contacts the rotating component, and a protection system for minimizing the possibility of an operator being injured by contacting the rotating component.
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