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Band saw with improved safety system

  • US 20020170400A1
  • Filed: 05/15/2002
  • Published: 11/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A band saw comprising:

  • a frame;

    at least two, spaced apart, rotatable wheels supported by the frame;

    a blade looped around the wheels, where rotation of at least one wheel causes the blade to move around the wheels;

    a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a person and the blade; and

    a reaction system configured to engage and stop the blade within 10 milliseconds after detection of the dangerous condition.

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