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Actuators for use in fast-acting safety systems

  • US 20030020336A1
  • Filed: 07/25/2002
  • Published: 01/30/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2001
  • 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 blade, the actuator comprising:

  • an engagement member adapted to move into contact with the moving blade, a brake pawl attached to the engagement member so that when the engagement member contacts the moving blade, the blade and engagement member pull the brake pawl into the blade, and a mechanism adapted to cause the engagement member to move into contact with the blade.

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