Brake mechanism for power equipment
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1. A method for minimizing potential injuries from a woodworking machine having a rotatable blade with one or more teeth, the method comprising:
- detecting one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the blade; and
stopping the rotation of the blade if one of the dangerous conditions is detected by pivoting a brake into the teeth of the blade.
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Abstract
Woodworking machines are disclosed having cutting tools adapted to cut workpieces. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the cutting tool. The machines also include a brake mechanism having one or more braking components adapted to engage and stop the cutting tool in response to the detection of a dangerous condition.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for minimizing potential injuries from a woodworking machine having a rotatable blade with one or more teeth, the method comprising:
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detecting one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the blade; and
stopping the rotation of the blade if one of the dangerous conditions is detected by pivoting a brake into the teeth of the blade. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for minimizing potential injuries from a woodworking machine having a rotatable blade with one or more teeth, the method comprising:
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detecting one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the blade; and
decelerating the rotation of the blade if one of the dangerous conditions is detected by pivoting a pawl into the teeth of the blade. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for minimizing potential injuries from a woodworking machine having a rotatable blade with one or more teeth, the method comprising:
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detecting one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the blade; and
a step for stopping the rotation of the blade if one of the dangerous conditions is detected by pivoting a brake into the teeth of the blade.
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