Patent ID: 9387598
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: B23D,B26D,B27B,B27G,F16P,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of operating an automatic braking system for a pivoting power tool, comprising: supporting a cutting assembly with a cutting arm; sensing an unsafe condition using a safety circuit; controlling with the safety circuit a primary braking system to oppose rotation of a blade supported by the cutting assembly in response to sensing the unsafe condition; opposing with a damper system rotation of the cutting arm about a pivot when the primary braking system is controlled to oppose rotation of the blade; and controlling the damper system comprising controlling a linear damper operably connected to the cutting arm and to a bevel post supporting the cutting arm; wherein the cutting arm includes a slot and the linear damper is pivotably attached to the bevel post at a first end portion and includes a second end portion positioned within the slot, and wherein controlling the linear damper comprises locking the second end portion within the slot.