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Actuators for use in fast-acting safety systems

  • US 20030005588A1
  • Filed: 07/02/2002
  • Published: 01/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An actuator for use in a safety system for a power tool, where the power tool includes a moving cutting element having at least one cutting edge, and where the safety system includes a brake member configured to move into contact with the cutting edge of the cutting element to stop movement of the cutting element, the actuator comprising:

  • a source of stored force adapted to move the brake member into the cutting edge of the cutting element, and a releasing mechanism configured to provide a movement to release the stored force.

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