Brake cartridges and mounting systems for brake cartridges
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1. A brake cartridge system for use in a safety system for a power tools, the brake cartridge system comprising:
- a brake cartridge adapted to engage a working portion of the power tool when triggered;
a bracket system adapted to hold the brake cartridge in the power tool in an operable position, where the bracket system includes alignable first and second portions that align in a predetermined manner to hold the brake cartridge in the operable position; and
a key adapted to secure the brake cartridge to the bracket system only when the first and second portions align in the predetermined manner, so that securing the brake cartridge to the bracket system indicates that the brake cartridge is operably positioned in the power tool.
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Abstract
Safety systems for power equipment, components, brake cartridges and mounting systems for brake cartridges are disclosed. The safety systems, components, brake cartridges and mounting systems are specifically applicable for woodworking equipment such as saws. A brake cartridge system may include a key adapted to secure the brake cartridge in a power tool, and a bracket configured to receive at least part of the key.
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1. A brake cartridge system for use in a safety system for a power tools, the brake cartridge system comprising:
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a brake cartridge adapted to engage a working portion of the power tool when triggered; a bracket system adapted to hold the brake cartridge in the power tool in an operable position, where the bracket system includes alignable first and second portions that align in a predetermined manner to hold the brake cartridge in the operable position; and a key adapted to secure the brake cartridge to the bracket system only when the first and second portions align in the predetermined manner, so that securing the brake cartridge to the bracket system indicates that the brake cartridge is operably positioned in the power tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A brake cartridge system for use in a safety system for a power tool, the brake cartridge system comprising:
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a brake cartridge adapted to engage a working portion of the power tool when triggered; alignable bracket means for holding the brake cartridge in the power tool in an operable position when aligned; and key means for securing the brake cartridge in the operable position only when the alignable bracket means is aligned.
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