SAFETY DEVICES FOR POWER CUTTING TOOLS

摘要

A safety system for powered cutting tools is disclosed. The safety system comprises a number of component devices that may be used alone or in combination to substantially reduce the risk of injury to the operator of the power cutting tool. The devices are designed for use with table saws, miter saws, jointers, routers, shapers and similar equipment. The devices secure a work piece against unanticipated movement and kickback while simultaneously protecting the operator's hands. The devices further enhance the capabilities of power equipment to make precise cuts safer, faster and easier.

主权项

1. A work piece advancing device for use with a table saw, the table saw having a surface for supporting a work piece, a cutting zone where a rotating cutting element cuts a work piece, and a guide fence to guide the work piece through the cutting zone, comprising:
a. A first plate; b. A second plate extending from the first plate and generally oriented perpendicular to the first plate; c. A handle portion interconnected to the first plate by at least one pivoting member; d. A biasing member positioned between the horizontal member and the handle portion to bias the position of the handle away from the first plate; and e. A safety wall affixed to the handle portion, the safety wall including a work piece contact surface disposed along a lower edge of the safety wall; f. Wherein the first plate is configured to slideably engage a guide fence on a table saw and the work piece contact surface is configured to engage and push a work piece when engaged by an operator; and g. Wherein the biasing member raises the work piece contact surface away from the surface of the table saw when not in use.