Patent ID: 6826988
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: B23D,B27B,B27G,F16P,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A woodworking machine comprising:a base assembly defining a cutting zone; operative structure movably coupled to the base assembly; a movable cutting tool mounted on the operative structure and configured to cut workpieces in the cutting zone when the operative structure is moved toward the cutting zone; a motor configured to move the cutting tool; a detection system configured to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the cutting tool; and a reaction system configured to stop the movements of the cutting tool and the operative structure in response to the detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system, where the reaction system is coupled to the operative structure and configured to selectively engage both the cutting tool and the base assembly; where the reaction system includes a first braking element configured to engage the cutting tool, and a second braking element configured to engage the base assembly; and where the first and second braking elements are pivotally coupled together.