Replaceable brake mechanism for power equipment
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1. A woodworking machine comprising:
- a support frame including a work surface for supporting workpieces;
a cutting tool supported by the frame and movable relative to the work surface to cut the workpieces supported by the work surface; and
a safety system configured to detect a dangerous condition between a person and the cutting tool and to perform a predetermined action upon detection of the dangerous condition to mitigate the dangerous condition, wherein the safety system includes a cartridge removably coupled to the support frame, wherein the cartridge is adapted to perform the predetermined action a single time and then to be replaced, and wherein the cartridge has one or more single-use components configured to be expended when the cartridge performs the predetermined action.
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Abstract
Woodworking machines are disclosed having cutting tools adapted to cut workpieces. The machines include a safety system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the cutting tool, and to stop movement of the cutting tool upon detection of the dangerous condition. At least part of the safety system is housed in a removable cartridge.
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1. A woodworking machine comprising:
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a support frame including a work surface for supporting workpieces; a cutting tool supported by the frame and movable relative to the work surface to cut the workpieces supported by the work surface; and a safety system configured to detect a dangerous condition between a person and the cutting tool and to perform a predetermined action upon detection of the dangerous condition to mitigate the dangerous condition, wherein the safety system includes a cartridge removably coupled to the support frame, wherein the cartridge is adapted to perform the predetermined action a single time and then to be replaced, and wherein the cartridge has one or more single-use components configured to be expended when the cartridge performs the predetermined action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A woodworking machine comprising:
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a support frame including a work surface for supporting workpieces; a cutting tool supported by the frame and movable relative to the work surface to cut the workpieces supported by the work surface; and a safety brake means for detecting a dangerous condition between a person and the cutting tool, and for stopping the movement of the cutting tool upon detection of the dangerous condition, wherein the safety brake means comprises a cartridge removably coupled to the support frame and one or more single-use components associated with the cartridge and adapted to be used upon detection of the dangerous condition.
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