Actuators for power tool safety systems

    公开(公告)号:US11865631B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-09

    申请号:US17228008

    申请日:2021-04-12

    发明人: Stephen F Gass

    摘要: Fast-acting and low-inertia actuators useable in various applications where a high force must be applied very quickly are disclosed. Power tools with detection systems configured to detect a dangerous condition between a person and a cutting tool are disclosed. In power tools, for example in a woodworking machine, a fast-acting and low-inertial actuator as disclosed herein can be used to retract a blade upon detection of a dangerous condition by a detection system. The actuator includes a charge of pressurized fluid and one or more electromagnets to selectively retain or release the pressurized fluid.

    Hybrid hydraulic accumulator
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11506226B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-22

    申请号:US16775751

    申请日:2020-01-29

    IPC分类号: F15B1/08 F15B15/19

    摘要: An exemplary hybrid accumulator includes a piston slidably disposed in a cylinder and separating a reservoir from a pressure chamber, in use, a hydraulic fluid disposed in the reservoir and a spring disposed in the pressure chamber to act on the piston and pre-charge the hydraulic fluid to a first pressure, and a heating element in communication with the pressure chamber to increase pressure in the pressure chamber when the heating element is initiated.

    Contact levitation triggering mechanisms for use with switching devices incorporating pyrotechnic features

    公开(公告)号:US11443910B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-13

    申请号:US17032774

    申请日:2020-09-25

    申请人: Gigavac, LLC

    IPC分类号: H01H39/00 F15B15/19

    摘要: Electrical switching device are disclosed having a housing with internal component within the housing. The internal components comprise contacts configured to operate, to change the state of the switching device from a closed state, allowing current flow through the switching device to an open state which interrupts current flow through the switching device. A pyrotechnic feature is included that is configured to interact with the internal components to transition the switching device from the closed state to the open state when the pyrotechnic feature is activated. The pyrotechnic feature is configured to trigger in response to levitation between the contacts at elevated current signal flowing through the switching device.

    Pneumatic actuator, pressure wave generator, and method for operating a pressure wave generator

    公开(公告)号:US20210033118A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-04

    申请号:US15733594

    申请日:2019-04-26

    申请人: Explotechnik AG

    发明人: Hans Rüegg

    IPC分类号: F15B15/19

    摘要: A pneumatic actuator (4b), in particular for use in a pressure wave generator (1) comprises: a first piston surface (91) which acts counter to a gaseous working medium in a first volume (41), wherein a pressure in the first volume (41) effects an actuator force in a first direction upon the first piston surface (91); a second piston surface (92) which acts counter to the working medium in a second volume (42), wherein a pressure in the second volume (42) effects an actuator force in a second direction opposite to the first direction, upon the second piston surface (92); a throttle between the first volume (41) and the second volume (42); an inlet/outlet opening (45) of the first volume (41) for bringing the working medium into and discharging it out of, the first volume; wherein the first piston surface (91) is larger than the second piston surface (92).

    Blow down actuator assembly having a drag brake

    公开(公告)号:US10683880B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-16

    申请号:US15836171

    申请日:2017-12-08

    摘要: An actuator assembly includes an actuation member, a release member, and a source of pressurized gas, wherein during a normal mode of operation, the actuation member and the release member are engaged to move in unison, and wherein during an emergency mode of operation, pressurized gas automatically decouples the actuation member from the release member to move separately. In accordance with yet other aspects of the disclosure, an electro-mechanical actuator includes an electro-mechanical drive system and an integrated backup system operated by a gas generator, wherein when the backup system is activated, the electro-mechanical drive system is decoupled and the actuator moves to a predetermined position and mechanically locks in place.

    PYROTECHNIC LOCKING DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200017009A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-16

    申请号:US16033675

    申请日:2018-07-12

    发明人: Thomas J. Susko

    IPC分类号: B60N2/90 F15B15/19 F15B15/14

    摘要: A vehicular locking device includes a bore having first and second ends. A gas generating device is proximate the first end. A piston is movable along an interior of the bore. The vehicular locking device includes first and second plates. The second plate includes an aperture. Activation of the gas generating device accelerates the piston through the aperture and the second plate preventing displacement of the second plate.

    Blow down actuator assembly
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10458442B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-29

    申请号:US15785962

    申请日:2017-10-17

    摘要: An actuator assembly includes an actuation member, a release member, and a source of pressurized gas, wherein during a normal mode of operation, the actuation member and the release member are engaged to move in unison, and wherein during an emergency mode of operation, pressurized gas automatically decouples the actuation member from the release member to move separately. In accordance with yet other aspects of the present disclosure, an electro-mechanical actuator includes an electro-mechanical drive system and an integrated backup system operated by a gas generator, wherein when the backup system is activated, the electro-mechanical drive system is decoupled and the actuator moves to a predetermined position and mechanically locks in place.

    Gas pressure actuator
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10384637B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-20

    申请号:US15559561

    申请日:2016-01-26

    发明人: Koji Inuzuka

    摘要: A gas pressure actuator includes a cylindrical housing, a piston rod; the piston rod being accommodated inside the housing prior to driving the gas pressure actuator; a gas generator arranged at one end side in an axial direction of the housing, wherein, during driving the gas pressure actuator, the gas generator causes the piston rod to extend from the housing by generating high pressure gas; and a holding assembly that secures the gas generator to the one end side in the axial direction of the housing, wherein the holding assembly is provided with a first coupler hole for coupling the gas pressure actuator to a first hinge at a first position on an axis line of the gas pressure actuator.