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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Health and safety system for a table saw

Номер: US20120090439A1
Автор: David J. Butler
Принадлежит: Individual

An improved health and safety system for a table saw includes one or more of: a blade guard that protects the operator from the saw blade, and contains and collects sawdust; a proximity detector and emergency saw motor braking means for use in connection with such blade guard; an anti-kickback device for use in connection with such blade guard, a rip fence adapter for use in connection with such a blade guard, and hoses and fittings to connect the dust containment and collection system of said blade guard to a shop dust collection blower or vacuum system. The system protects the saw operator from potential traumatic injury to a hand, and from ingesting potentially carcinogenic sawdust.

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Номер записи: 1
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Warning of hazardous conditions in monitored spaces using rfid technology

Номер: US20120194337A1
Автор: Jana Helton Jenkins, Lloyd W. Allen, Jr., Steven Michael Miller
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

To warn of hazardous conditions in a monitored space, the presence of an object bearing an RFID tag is detected using an RFID tag reader. Objects may be, for example, human beings, vehicles, or stationary materiel. A determination is made as to whether the object poses a hazard by, for example, reading data from the RFID tag or by accessing a database using data read from the RFID tag. If the object is determined to pose a hazard, the nature of the hazard is determined from the RFID tag or the database, and warning about the nature of the hazard is provided proximate to the monitored space. In some embodiments, providing the warning may be conditional upon detecting the concurrent presence of two objects in the monitored space.

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Номер записи: 2
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Protective Compliance Systems

Номер: US20120326837A1
Автор: Charles Dean Randle, Kemal Ajay
Принадлежит: Omnisense Safety Pty Ltd

The present invention provides apparatus and methods for safety compliance in hazardous situations. The apparatus may include sensing means for detecting a first protective apparatus, means for detecting a subject, monitoring means for monitoring engagement of the protective apparatus with the subject; and a controller for controlling operability of a second apparatus according to the monitoring means. Embodiments of the invention include the protective apparatus being eyewear or attenuating sound or radiation. The apparatus may include a power source. The communication between the elements of the apparatus may be by any suitable means, whether fixed line, radio frequency, optical transmission, acoustical, or the like. The invention includes a method for safety compliance comprising the steps of detecting a subject; determining the position of the subject in relation to a protective apparatus; determining the compliance state of the protective apparatus and controlling a second apparatus according to the compliance state.

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Номер записи: 3
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Safety system for machinery

Номер: US20130113303A1
Автор: Erik Bauer, Hardev S. Somal
Принадлежит: Hollymatic Corp

Embodiments may disclose a safety system for controlling an operation of a machine operated by an operator wearing an article of luminescent clothing, the system including a luminescent sensor configured to emit ultraviolet light toward a target area, and configured to detect light emitted by the article of luminescent clothing; a motor configured to drive a component of the machine; and a controller configured to control the motor and the luminescent sensor, wherein if the luminescent sensor detects the light emitted by the article of luminescent clothing within the target area, the controller controls the motor to stop driving the component of the machine.

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Номер записи: 4
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Protective Sensor System for a Hand-Held Power Tool

Номер: US20130127262A1
Автор: Jochen Roser
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The disclosure relates to a hand-held power tool comprising a housing having a handle portion, a tool portion for a tool that can be driven to move linearly and/or oscillate, an operator part on the housing side for the activation of the tool and/or the power tool on the user side, a drive unit for producing a working movement of the tool, an electronic unit for supplying the drive unit at least with open-loop control and/or closed-loop control signals, and an operating voltage unit for making an electrical DC voltage available, the drive unit comprising at least one excitation actuator having a volume of an excitation-active material, which actuator is supplied with power by the operating voltage unit when operated and which is controlled in an open or closed loop control by the electronic unit.

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Номер записи: 5
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Safety system in a portable tool

Номер: US20130152752A1
Автор: Cesare Svelto, Michele Noriga, Paolo Cappellari
Принадлежит: Redcap Tech Srl

Safety system in a portable tool ( 1 ) includes a pair of electrodes connected to a measurement and assessment unit, the measurement and assessment unit being an integrated circuit touch sensor device provided with a ground connector and with a sense electrode, wherein the ground connector is configured as internal floating ground connected to one electrode, the measurement and assessment unit configured for acquiring a reference capacity value measured between the two electrodes varies by a preset difference threshold with respect to the reference value, the safety signal being sent to a tool deactivation actuator.

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Номер записи: 6
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring Device of a Machine Tool

Номер: US20130187026A1
Автор: Jackisch Sebastian, Seemann Tobias
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A monitoring device of a machine tool is provided. The monitoring device includes a detection device that is configured to detect the presence of a type of material in a machine tool region. The monitoring device also includes a hand marking unit, which has a marking element. The marking element is specifically adjusted to be detected by the detection device to enable marking a hand of an operator. 1. A monitoring device of a machine tool comprising:an identification device configured to identify a presence of a type of material in a machine tool working area: andat least one hand marking unit having at least one marking element specially adapted to be identified by the identification device to enable marking a hand of an operator.2. The monitoring device of claim 1 , characterized in wherein the at least one marking element and the identification device are specially matched to one another in respect of optical interaction.3. The monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein:the identification device is configured to identify a presence of the at least one hand marking unit in the machine tool working area via spectral evaluation of electromagnetic radiation; amdthe identification device has at least one first detector element which is configured to detect the electromagnetic radiation to identify the presence of the at least one hand marking unit.4. The monitoring device claim 3 , wherein the at least one first detector element has a sensitivity range for electromagnetic radiation which extends from a UV range to a near infrared range.5. The monitoring device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein:the identification device has an emission unit having at least one range of emission for electromagnetic radiation arranged at least partially in a UV range of an electromagnetic spectrum; andthe at least one hand marking unit is configured to interact in a targeted manner with the electromagnetic radiation of the UV range in at least one operating mode.6. The monitoring device of ...

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Номер записи: 7
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Safety lockout systems and methods

Номер: US20130214903A1
Автор: Kieran MACCOURT, Scott Kalous
Принадлежит: Master Lock Co LLC

A lockout-tagout system for use with at least one securing item may include at least one lock for locking the securing item in place. The lockout-tagout system may further include at least one lockout tag on or near the securing item or lock. The lockout tag may have a wireless identification device. The lockout-tagout system may further include a reader configured to read the wireless identification device.

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Номер записи: 8
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Attachment detection

Номер: US20130241732A1
Автор: Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero, Mark A. Nelson
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

An attachment detection method and system. The method includes receiving, by a computer processor of a computing system, attachment data describing different devices associated with and attachable to an electro/mechanical apparatus. The computer processor retrieves first data describing a first attachment device currently attached to the electro/mechanical apparatus and analyzes the attachment data with respect to the first data. In response to the analysis, the computer processor determines specified protective gear required for operation of the electro/mechanical apparatus and the first attachment device. The computer processor generates indication data specifying required usage of the specified protective gear and presents the indication data to a user.

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Номер записи: 9
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for a Dual Matrix Sensor Array

Номер: US20130270422A1
Автор: Anatoly G. Grinberg, Carl MEINHERZ, Derek W. Jones, Martin Hardegger, Simon Eggenberger, Wayne R. Foster
Принадлежит: Rockwell Automation AG, Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc

The subject matter disclosed herein describes an optical sensor used in a safety system. The sensor includes two pixel matrices on a single substrate. Each of the pixel matrices are arranged in a row and column format, and pixels from one matrix are interspersed with pixels from the other matrix such that alternating pixels in each row and column belong to separate matrices. Two sets of selection logic allow each matrix to be enabled separately. Additional monitoring logic is included to detect shorted pixels and/or shorted selection lines. In addition, the frames generated by each pixel array may be compared to detect variation in performance between arrays.

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Номер записи: 10
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Intelligent switching

Номер: US20130289748A1
Автор: Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero, Mark A. Nelson
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational.

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Номер записи: 11
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Intrusion detection device, robot system, intrusion detection method, and intrusion detection program

Номер: US20130321636A1
Автор: Tatsuya Matsudo
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

An intrusion detection device includes: a light emitting unit which forms a plurality of light emitting marks arranged on a boundary of an intrusion monitoring area; an imaging device which images an area including the plurality of light emitting marks, and outputs the captured image; and a detection unit which detects predetermined marks which are different from the light emitting marks, from the output image, sets a masking area on the image based on the detected marks, and detects an intrusion material in the intrusion monitoring area based on the image in an area other than the masking area.

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Номер записи: 12
26-12-2013 дата публикации

SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUTTING MACHINE

Номер: US20130341441A1
Автор: Buchanan Jeff, Buchanan Mark
Принадлежит:

A safety system prevents cutting machine operators from being accidentally carried through the infeed chute into the machine's cutting mechanism. An operator wears a safety device on his wrist and/or ankle and a sensor array mounts on opposing sides of the cutting machine's infeed chute. The sensor array elements are wound in opposite directions and connect in series opposing. The magnetic field of the safety device induces a current in the sensor array as it moves in the proximity of the sensor array. The safety system generates a signal which is proportional to the sum of the induced currents. When the signal exceeds a threshold, the safety system shuts off power to the feed mechanism and/or the cutting blades of the cutting machine, preventing injury to the operator. 1. A safety system for a machine comprising:a sensor array comprising at least two sensor elements having conductive windings, each sensor element comprising a protective plate and a conductive winding, each conductive winding comprising at least one loop of wire, the sensor elements mounted on opposing sides of an infeed chute;a sensor circuit configured to sense a current induced in the conductive windings by a magnetic field of a magnetic safety device, the current induced by moving the magnetic safety device proximate to the sensor array, the sensor circuit further comprising an amplifier that generates an amplified signal proportional to the current; anda comparator to compare the amplified signal to a threshold value, wherein the operation of the machine is interrupted when the amplified signal is greater than the threshold value.2. The safety system of claim 1 , wherein the amplifier is configured to amplify the amplified signal proportional to a voltage potential induced in the conductive windings.3. The safety system of claim 1 , wherein the conductive winding of the first sensor element is wound in a different direction than the conductive winding of the second sensor element.4. The safety ...

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Номер записи: 13
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SAFETY SYSTEM FOR FLAYING MACHINE

Номер: US20140043161A1
Автор: GRASSELLI GIORGIO, SANTINI STEFANO
Принадлежит:

The invention describes a safety system () for a working machine (), wherein an operator () is able to interact with the machine (), wherein the system () comprises a transceiver unit () associated with the operator (), a central processing unit (), associated with the working machine (), so as to receive signals from the transceiver unit (), conductive gloves () comprising electrical conduction means () configured to operate in ordinary functioning (I) or in an alarm condition (II), electrical connection means () configured to connect the transceiver unit () to the conductive gloves (), and wherein the central processing unit () is configured to recognize whether the operator () is authorized for use of the machine (), and to transmit an alarm signal (Sx) so as to disable the machine () if the second operative condition (II) occurs. 2100848411. The safety system () according to claim 1 , wherein said electrical conduction means () comprises a first electrical conductor circuit () available over the entire structure of said machine () and having a frequency signal (Sf) passing through it.310071711811581. The safety system () according to claim 2 , wherein said transceiver unit () comprises a first control module () configured to detect the presence claim 2 , on said conductive gloves () claim 2 , of said frequency signal (Sf) representing a contact between a blade () and at least one of said conductive gloves ().41007111111. The safety system () according to claim 3 , wherein said first control module () is further configured to block the transmission of said presence signal (Tx) in the event of detection of the presence of said frequency signal (Sf) claim 3 , so that said processing unit () will not enable the operation of said machine ().5100858583. The safety system () according to claim 1 , wherein said electrical conduction means () comprises a second electrical conductor circuit () connected to an isolated electrical circuit ().6100717128557. The safety system ...

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Номер записи: 14
27-03-2014 дата публикации

POWER TOOL SAFETY MECHANISMS

Номер: US20140083269A1
Автор: Carrier David A., Ceroll Warren A.
Принадлежит: BLACK & DECKER INC.

A sensing mechanism () for detecting user contact with an active portion () of the power tool () is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism () for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion () of a power tool () is provided. The safety mechanism () is configured to actuate upon receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism () is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion () away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a second aspect, the safety mechanism () is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity of the user away from the active portion () of the power tool (). 175.-. (canceled)76. A power tool having an active portion , comprising:a pawl disposed proximate to the active portion and pivotally coupled at a first end to a frame member of the power tool;a biasing member engaged with the pawl and operating to urge the pawl into engagement with the active portion;a release mechanism selectively coupled between the pawl and the frame member and operates to uncouple from the pawl in response to an activation signal, wherein the pawl is disengaged from the active portion when the release mechanism is coupled to the pawl and the pawl is biased by the biasing member into engagement with the active portion when the release member is uncoupled from the pawl;a transmitter capacitively coupled to the active portion and operable to transmit an electrical signal to the active portion;a receiver capacitively coupled to the active portion and operable to receive the electrical signal transmitted to the active portion;a controller connected to the receiver and the release mechanism, the controller operable to detect a variation in the electrical signal and send an activation signal to the release mechanism when the variation in the electrical signal exceeds the threshold value, where the controller adjusts the threshold value based on an electrical load associated with the operation of the active ...

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Номер записи: 15
03-04-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING FALSE POSITIVE DETECTION BETWEEN A HUMAN AND A MOVING IMPLEMENT IN A POWER TOOL

Номер: US20140090860A1
Автор: Krishnarao Niranjan Sathyanarayanarao, Mangapuram Sai Yogesh Kumar, Ramaswamy Bharadwaja Maharshi, Srikantiah Vishwanatha Manevarthe
Принадлежит:

A method for detection of false positive condition that an object is in contact with an implement in a power tool includes sampling an electrical signal received from the implement, identifying in-phase and a quadrature components of the sampled electrical signal, identifying a magnitude of each of the samples with reference to the in-phase component and the quadrature component for the samples, detecting an object approaching the implement with reference to the plurality of samples, identifying a signal-to-noise ratio for the samples, and identifying a false positive condition for the detected object with reference to the identified signal-to-noise ratio for the identified samples. 1. A method for detection of false positive condition that an object is in contact with an implement in a power tool comprising:sampling an electrical signal received from the implement to generate a plurality of samples of the electrical signal;identifying an in-phase component and a quadrature component of each sample of the electrical signal;identifying a magnitude of each sample of the electrical signal with reference to the in-phase component and the quadrature component for each sample of the electrical signal;detecting an object approaching the implement with reference to the plurality of samples;identifying a signal-to-noise ratio for the electrical signal with reference to the identified magnitude for each of the plurality of samples of the electrical signal; andidentifying a false positive condition for the detected object with reference to the identified signal-to-noise ratio for the plurality of samples of the electrical signal.2. The method of claim 1 , the identification of the signal-to-noise ratio further comprising:identifying a mean for the plurality of samples of the electrical signal with reference to the identified magnitude for each sample in the plurality of samples in the electrical signal;identifying a standard deviation for the plurality of samples of the ...

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Номер записи: 16
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SAFETY SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20190000675A1
Автор: DaRosa Curt
Принадлежит: Safe Tool Technology Corporation

An apparatus for use with an item of personal protective equipment, where the item of personal protective equipment includes a sensor configured to detect when the personal protective equipment is being worn properly by the user. The apparatus is housed within a hand-held power tool that includes a power circuit. The apparatus includes an electrical isolation device configured to prevent current flow in at least one conductor included in the power circuit; a wireless communication device configured to wirelessly couple to a wireless communication device included in the personal protective equipment. The wireless communication device is configured to receive a wireless signal transmitted from the wireless communication device included the personal protective equipment, the wireless signal providing information concerning whether the user is wearing the item of personal protective equipment properly. The electrical isolation device operates to allow current flow in the at least one conductor when the information provided by the wireless signal indicates that the item of personal protective equipment is being worn properly by the user. 1. An apparatus for use with an item of personal protective equipment , the item of personal protective equipment including a first wireless communication device and a sensor configured to detect when the personal protective equipment is being worn properly by the user , the apparatus configured to be housed within a hand-held power tool that includes a power circuit to supply electrical power for operation of the hand-held power tool , the apparatus comprising:an electrical isolation device configured to prevent current flow in at least one conductor included in the power circuit;a second wireless communication device configured to wirelessly couple to the first wireless communication device,wherein the second wireless communication device is configured to receive a wireless signal transmitted from the first wireless communication ...

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Номер записи: 17
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Container/Lid/Blender Interlock

Номер: US20190001287A1
Автор: Fleming Mark Frederick
Принадлежит:

An interlocking method and blending apparatus is provided which includes a base, container, and lid. The apparatus comprises light emitters, light sensors, and light reflectors. Light is emitted by the light emitters from the base, through the container, and toward the lid. Light reflectors in the lid reflect the light back through the container and toward the base. The light sensors detect the reflected light and can be used to control operation of the blender and illumination of the container. Light may be in the visible spectrum, or sub-visible spectrum. The light emitters and light sensors may be at the base and/or the bottom of the container. 1. A method for interlocking a blender base , container , and lid , the method comprising the steps of:emitting light from at least one of the base and container toward the lid;reflecting the emitted light from the lid toward the base; andsensing the reflected light at at least one of the base and container.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of controlling operation of the blender based at least in part on the step of sensing the reflected light at the base.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of propagating the light around the rim of the lid.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emitted light is in the visible spectrum.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the emitted light is emitted through the container claim 4 , the reflected light is reflected through the container claim 4 , and the emitted light and reflected light illuminate a medium in the container This application is a continuation of U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 14/663,627, filed on Mar. 20, 2015, and entitled “Container/Lid/Blender Interlock,” which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/968,150 filed on Mar. 20, 2014, entitled “Container/Lid/Blender Interlock,” the entirety of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates to a container/lid/blender interlock ...

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Номер записи: 18
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SAFETY DEVICE

Номер: US20200001460A1
Автор: FUJIKAWA Tomohiro, Sato Susumu
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Riko Company Limited

A safety device is provided to prevent danger caused by collisions between a moving part of an automatic device and a detection target, and includes a collision detection member, detecting approach or contact of the moving part and the detection target; a moving part control device, accelerating, decelerating or stopping movements of the moving part based on a detection signal from the collision detection member; a dangerous state detection member, setting a danger region where the moving part and the detection target can collide, and detecting whether the moving part or the detection target is located in the danger region; and a collision detection control device, enabling or disabling, based on the detection signal from the dangerous state detection member, the detections of the approach or contact of the moving part and the detection target by the collision detection member. 1. A safety device that prevents danger due to a collision between a moving part provided in an automatic device and a movable detection object , the safety device comprising:a collision detecting member that is provided in the moving part of the automatic device and detects approach or contact of the detection object;a moving part controller that accelerates, decelerates or stops movements of the moving part based on a detection signal from the collision detecting member;a dangerous state detecting member that sets a dangerous area where the moving part and the detection object is likely to collide with each other and detects whether at least one of the moving part of the automatic device and the detection object is located in the dangerous area; anda collision detection controller that enables or disables a detection of approach or contact between the moving part and the detection object by the collision detecting member based on a detection signal from the dangerous state detecting member.2. The safety device according to claim 1 , wherein the dangerous state detecting member comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 19
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Continuous monitoring of a workcell safety system

Номер: US20220004162A1
Автор: Gene Malkin, Ilya A. Kriveshko, Lev PERSITS, Paul Jakob Schroeder, Robert Craig Randall, Scott DENENBERG, Valentina Chamorro
Принадлежит: Veo Robotics Inc

Systems and methods for continuously monitoring a workcell during operation of industrial machinery are disclosed. The system may comprise a safety system that includes at least one sensor and supporting software and/or hardware for acquiring image data associated with the workcell; a monitoring system for detecting a parameter value associated with the safety system; and a controller configured to determine a status of the safety system based at least in part on the detected parameter value and cause an alert to be issued if the status of the safety system does not satisfy a target objective.

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Номер записи: 20
01-01-2015 дата публикации

WORKING ROBOT AND ROBOT SYSTEM

Номер: US20150005940A1
Автор: ICHIBANGASE Atsushi, Ishikawa Shinichi, KAWANO Tomoki, MATSUO Tomohiro, SAJIKAWA Yuji, SHIRAKI Tomoyuki
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKI

Provided are a working robot and a robot system serving as a type coexisting with humans and improving reliability in safety. The working robot includes an arm, a driving mechanism, and a controller. The arm includes a plurality of link members that are coupled rotatably around shafts. The driving mechanism includes a driving source, and a plurality of power transmission paths capable of transmitting motive power from the driving source to the link members with mutually different numbers of revolutions or torques. The controller switches the power transmission paths, based on a sensing result for a moving object including a human body in a certain area. 1. A working robot comprising:an arm including a plurality of link members rotatably coupled around shafts;a driving mechanism including a driving source, and a plurality of power transmission paths capable of transmitting motive power from the driving source to the link members with mutually different numbers of revolutions or torques; anda controller that switches the power transmission paths, based on a sensing result for a moving object including a human body in a certain area.2. The working robot according to claim 1 , wherein switches to a power transmission path that transmits the motive power to the link members with a relatively large number of revolutions or a relatively high torque, to drive the arm, when the sensing result indicates that the moving object is not present; and', 'switches to a power transmission path that transmits the motive power to the link members with a relatively small number of revolutions or a relatively low torque, to drive the arm, when the sensing result indicates that the moving object is present., 'the controller3. The working robot according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first motor serving as a driving source with a relatively large maximum output value; and switches to a first power transmission path that transmits motive power from the first motor to the link members, ...

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Номер записи: 21
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Risk measurement system

Номер: US20150006240A1
Автор: Hiroo Kanamaru, Yoshitomo Asano
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A risk measurement system according to an embodiment includes a measurement unit that obtains a distance between a mechanical device and an operator; a control device that controls the mechanical device, a display device; a risk table database that has a risk table indicating a risk value that depends on a size of damage due to a risk, a frequency of access to the mechanical device according to an operation mode, and a risk avoiding possibility; and a risk measurement device that obtains the risk value based on the avoiding possibility obtained based on the distance, the frequency of access obtained based on the operation mode of the mechanical device acquired from the control device, and the risk table, records temporal changes of the risk value, and displays the temporal changes of the risk value on the display device.

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Номер записи: 22
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Welding protective equipment with optical functional layer and panel control technology applied thereto

Номер: US20220023102A1
Автор: Sung Won HUH
Принадлежит: Otos Wing Co Ltd

The present disclosure relates to a welding protector including an LCD panel. In detail, the present disclosure relates to a welding protector including: a panel unit including a panel for blocking welding light; a first functional member arranged in a front surface direction of the panel; and a second functional member arranged in a rear surface direction of the panel, wherein at least two coating layers arranged on at least one of spaces between the front portion of the first functional member and the rear portion of the second functional member are deposited.

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Номер записи: 23
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor system

Номер: US20160011330A1
Автор: Kazunori Okamoto, Kazunori Osako, Keisaku Kikuchi, Minoru Hashimoto
Принадлежит: Omron Corp

A detection processing unit determines, in a detection area including optical axes formed between emitter elements and receiver elements, whether each optical axis is in an interrupted state after optical axis selection corresponding to one scan, and outputs a detection signal based on the determination result. When at least one of the optical axes is constantly interrupted by an object movable within the detection area, the detection processing unit outputs the detection signal upon determining that the number of optical axes in an interrupted state is greater than a preset maximum optical axis number, and also outputs the detection signal upon determining that the number of optical axes in an interrupted state is smaller than a preset minimum optical axis number.

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Номер записи: 24
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Loading and unloading equipment and procedure for the operation of loading and unloading equipment

Номер: US20190011082A1
Автор: KILIC Metin, MAKIS Sven
Принадлежит: SW Automation GmbH

A loading and unloading equipment that includes at least one carrier that essentially runs parallel to the ground, at least one supporting body extending diagonally or at an angle towards the carrier, at least one carriage body that is installed on the carrier, at least one motor that moves the carriage body in a direction of movement along the carrier, at least one loading and unloading device that may be or is set on the carriage body, at least one control device that at least controls the movement of the motor and/or the loading and unloading device, and at least one access device that consists of at least one stair-like or step-like walk-on element, and at least one locking tool, which blocks the access to the walk-on element when set to a locking position and which allows access to the walk-on element when set to a release position. 1. A loading and unloading equipment comprising: at least one carrier that runs parallel to the ground , at least one supporting body extending diagonally or at an angle towards the carrier and setting the carrier in place with space towards the ground , at least one carriage body that is installed on the carrier , at least one motor that moves the carriage body in a direction of movement along the carrier , at least one loading and unloading device that may be or is set on the carriage body , at least one control device that at least controls the movement of the motor and/or the loading and unloading device , and at least one access device that includes at least one stair-like or step-like walk-on element , which , at least when set to an operating position , extends from near the ground to the carrier , as well as at least one locking tool , which blocks the access to the walk-on element when set to a locking position and which allows access to the walk-on element when set to a release position; wherein the control device and the locking tool are functionally assigned to a safety device , which includes at least a first sensor ...

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Номер записи: 25
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Machine control and data logging station

Номер: US20190011895A1
Автор: David J. Butler
Принадлежит: Individual

A machine control and data logging station, intended for use with a saw or other machine tool, features a processor which monitors a number of input lines, a real time clock and time stamp function. Any change of input signals from the machine tool will be recorded in flash memory. Both wired and wireless outputs may read the memory at any given time. Optionally, hardware or software data communication encryption may be employed to provide increased confidentiality and security. The station continually monitors sensor inputs and can react automatically to emergency-stop the machine tool upon sensing a dangerous condition.

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Номер записи: 26
17-01-2019 дата публикации

SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20190016006A1
Автор: Gass Stephen F.
Принадлежит: SawStop Holding LLC

Machines with safety systems are disclosed. The machine may take the form of woodworking machines including table saws, band saws, miter saws, hand-held circular saws, pneumatic chop saws, radial-arm saws, jointers, planars, routers and shapers. The machines may include an operative structure configured to perform a task, where the operative structure includes a cutting tool adapted to move in at least one motion, and a safety system adapted to detect the occurrence of an unsafe condition between a person and the cutting tool and for mitigating the unsafe condition. The safety system may include a detection subsystem and a reaction subsystem. The machine may also include a bypass or override mode where in an injury mitigation system is disabled for certain cuts. 1. A machine comprising:a blade; andan injury mitigation system with a normal mode wherein the injury mitigation system is configured to take an action to mitigate injury in the event of contact between the user and the blade, and a bypass mode wherein the injury mitigation system is disabled and takes no action to mitigate injury in the event of contact between the user and the blade.2. The machine of claim 1 , where the action is to stop or retract the blade. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/670,374, filed Aug. 7, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/100,211, filed Mar. 13, 2002, issuing as U.S. Pat. No. 9,724,840 on Aug. 8, 2017, which claims the benefit of and priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/275,583, filed Mar. 13, 2001, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference.This application hereby incorporates by reference the following U.S. patent application: Ser. No. 09/676,190, filed Sep. 29, 2000. This application also hereby incorporates by reference the following PCT patent application: PCT/US00/26812, filed Sep. 29, 2000. This application further incorporates by reference the following U.S. ...

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Номер записи: 27
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Electric working machine

Номер: US20210016406A1
Автор: Ryosuke Ito
Принадлежит: Makita Corp

An electric working machine may include a support rod extending in a front-rear direction; a head unit attached to a front end of the support rod and including a front tool and a motor configured to drive the front tool; and a grip unit attached to a rear end of the support rod. The grip unit may include a grip housing configured to be gripped by an operator; a detection sensor attached to the grip housing and configured to detect an on/off operation for the motor by the operator; and a presence sensor attached to the grip housing and configured to detect a grip by the operator on the grip housing. The support rod may not penetrate through the grip housing. in a rear plan view of the electric working machine, at least one of the detection sensor and the presence sensor at least partially may overlap the support rod.

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Номер записи: 28
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20220036711A1
Автор: Doniwa Kenichi, KANISHIMA Yasuhiro, Komaki Hiroaki, Kumagai Hiroki, Okabayashi Nobuhide, Sudo Takashi, Tanaka Akira
Принадлежит:

According to one embodiment, a method executed by an electronic apparatus including storage configured to store device information including first position information indicating a position of a device installed in a particular range and risk information associated with use of the device is provided. The method includes receiving second position information indicating a position of a user wearing an eyeglasses-type wearable terminal and working within the particular range, from the eyeglasses-type wearable terminal and estimating a status of the user, based at least in part on the first position information and the risk information included in the device information, and the second position information. 1. A wearable terminal configured to be attached to an additional image display to display an additional image and relating to a prescribed sensor , the wearable terminal comprising:a lens to form a virtual image of the additional image; andadjusting mechanism, whereinthe virtual image is adjustable via a first change by the adjusting mechanism,the virtual image performs a second change based on information regarding behavior of a user to change a status of the user,a mobile device is connected to the prescribed sensor,the mobile device infers the behavior of the user based on the prescribed sensor to generate the information so that the behavior to change the status of the user is detected by a function incorporated in the mobile device,the virtual image after the second change is formed in a prescribed area based on a result of the first change, andat least one of display luminance of the virtual image and color tone of the virtual image can be changed based on user's taste.2. A method executed by a wearable terminal which comprises a lens and adjusting mechanism , the method comprising:displaying an additional image on an additional image display configured to be attached to the wearable terminal; andforming a virtual image of the additional image with the lens, ...

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Номер записи: 29
17-01-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SECURING A SAFETY AREA AROUND AT LEAST ONE AUTOMATICALLY OPERATING MACHINE

Номер: US20190018382A1
Автор: Elkmann Norbert, FRITZSCHE Markus, Vogel Christian
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a device for securing a safety area around at least one automatically operating machine (), comprising an illuminating marking () of the safety area and/or a boundary of the safety area, a sensor-based monitoring device for detecting a breach of the safety area, and a control device () for controlling the machine (), for defining the safety area, for controlling a shape, structure and/or a location of the illuminating marking, and for changing the operating state of the machine () or the light source () in a manner which is dependent on a detection of a breach of the safety area by way of the monitoring device. The device is characterised in that a multiplicity of light sources () which can be actuated in a spatially resolved manner and in each case comprise an inactive and at least one active operating mode are arranged on or in the surface () which delimits the safety area, wherein the operating mode of the light sources () can be controlled by way of the control device (), and the illuminating marking () is configured as at least one of the light sources () in an active operating mode. 1. A device for securing a safety area around at least one automatically operating machine , comprisinga visible or invisible illuminating marking, which is arranged on or in at least one surface delimiting the safety area and by means of which at least part of the safety area and/or at least part of a boundary of the safety area is marked,a sensor-based monitoring device configured to detect a breach of the safety area,a control device configured to control the machine and to define the safety area from an operating state of the machine and to control at least one of a shape, a structure and a location of the illuminating marking, and, depending on a detection of a breach of the safety area by the monitoring device, also configured to at least one of change the operating state of the machine and change the operating mode of at least one light source and to ...

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Номер записи: 30
10-02-2022 дата публикации

DETECTION SYSTEMS FOR POWER TOOLS WITH ACTIVE INJURY MITIGATION TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20220042648A1
Автор: Gass Stephen F., Nenadic John P., Slamka Louis R.
Принадлежит: SawStop Holding LLC

Power tools with conductive couplings used with active injury mitigation technology are disclosed. Conductive couplings are particularly relevant to table saws, hand-held circular saws, track saws, miter saws, and band saws with active injury mitigation technology. Conductive couplings provide a mechanism through which an electrical signal can be coupled or imparted to a blade, and then monitored for changes indicative of human contact with the blade. An exemplary conductive coupling includes a brush that establishes an electrical connection with a moving part of a power tool, and the brush maintains contact with the moving part of the power tool during at least 40 hours of cumulative time when the motor is spinning the arbor and blade without an interruption in the electrical connection sufficient to trigger the reaction system. A conductive coupling may be two-sided compliant. A conductive coupling may connect to a motor shaft to minimize electrical noise. 1. A power tool comprising:a rotatable arbor;a blade mounted on the arbor;a motor to spin the arbor and blade;a detection system to detect when a person contacts the spinning blade;a reaction system triggerable to perform an action to mitigate injury upon detection of the contact; anda conductive coupling connecting the detection system and the blade, where the conductive coupling includes a brush, where the brush establishes an electrical connection with a moving part of the power tool, and where the brush maintains contact with the moving part of the power tool during at least 40 hours of cumulative time when the motor is spinning the arbor and blade without an interruption in the electrical connection sufficient to trigger the reaction system.2. The power tool of claim 1 , where the brush is compliant.3. The power tool of claim 1 , where the brush comprises a solid piece supported by a spring.4. The power tool of claim 1 , where the brush establishes an electrical connection by contacting a compliant ...

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Номер записи: 31
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Proximity detection system and method and collision avoidance system and method using proximity detection

Номер: US20170025016A1
Автор: Larry D. Frederick, Paul Hammond
Принадлежит: Strata Proximity Systems LLC, Strata Safety Products LLC

The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response.

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Номер записи: 32
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Light curtain protection system featuring a passive optical module

Номер: US20180025614A1
Автор: Curtis Rosenow, Matthew Gelineau
Принадлежит: Banner Engineering Corp

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a light curtain protection system having a passive optical module arranged to receive, from an active optical module, a light signal such that a reflector reflects, through a polarization control module, the light signal to be received by a receiver in the active optical module. In an illustrative example, the polarization control module includes a half-wave plate aligned with the reflector to impart a first predetermined polarization to the reflected light signal such that the reflected light signal corresponds to a second predetermined polarization when received by the receiver. The polarization control module includes optical elements, such as, for example, a linear polarizer, to receive the reflected light such that the optical elements polarizes the received reflected light signal to correspond to a predetermined polarization. In some examples, the light curtain protection system may advantageously require operating power only for the active optical module.

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Номер записи: 33
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Arrangement and method for operating a storage and retrieval unit

Номер: US20160031687A1
Автор: Eric Grosse
Принадлежит: TGW MECHANICS GMBH

A method and an arrangement for operating a storage and retrieval unit ( 3 ) are specified. A rail line ( 1 ) respectively a power supply rail ( 6 ) for the storage and retrieval unit ( 3 ) is set to a risk mode voltage, the rectified value/effective value of which lies below a minimum rectified value/minimum effective value necessary to move the storage and retrieval unit ( 3 ) but above zero, if a risk posed by the storage and retrieval unit ( 3 ) is detected. Alternatively or in addition, the voltage applied to the rail line ( 1 )/power supply rail ( 6 ) can also be investigated in the storage and retrieval unit ( 3 ) for modulated change signals. The applied voltage is passed on to a traction motor ( 5 ) of the storage and retrieval unit ( 3 ) only when it has been established that the normal operation-traction voltage and not the risk mode voltage has been applied to the rail line ( 1 )/power supply rail ( 6 ).

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Номер записи: 34
17-02-2022 дата публикации

SAFETY LOCKOUT ON PATHS TO REGIONS OF HEIGHTENED RISK

Номер: US20220048731A1
Автор: Russell H. Scott
Принадлежит: Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund

A safety device for a path that is traversed to enter a region in which danger to an individual is heightened due to operation of a machine includes at least one sensor installed along the path so as to detect the individual thereat, which compels the sensor to generate a signal. A lockout mechanism is deployed that compels the machine into a non-operational state in response to receiving the signal from the sensor. The lockout mechanism ensures the machine remains in the non-operational state when the signal from the sensor is removed therefrom. A reset circuit is deployed that, in response to activation thereof, compels the lockout mechanism to allow the machine into the operational state from the non-operational state. 1. A safety device for a path that is traversed to enter a region in which danger to an individual is heightened due to operation of a machine , the safety device comprising:at least one sensor installed along the path to detect the individual thereon, whereby the sensor generates a signal;a lockout mechanism that compels the machine into a non-operational state in response to receiving the signal from the sensor, the lockout mechanism ensuring the machine remains in the non-operational state when the signal from the sensor is removed therefrom; anda reset circuit configured to, in response to activation thereof, compel the lockout mechanism to allow the machine into the operational state from the non-operational state.2. The safety device of claim 1 , further comprising a cover that prohibits access to the path and wherein the at least one sensor includes a cover sensor that generates the signal when the cover transitions from a closed configuration claim 1 , in which access to the path is prohibited by the cover claim 1 , to an open configuration claim 1 , in which access to the path is not prohibited by the cover.3. The safety device of claim 1 , further comprising a light curtain interceding access to the path and wherein the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 35
31-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTING A SUBSTANCE

Номер: US20190030670A1
Автор: BLEICHER Friedrich, CAUDR Helmut, WEILER Thomas
Принадлежит:

A method is provided for detecting a substance, preferably human tissue, in the vicinity of a mobile tool, wherein the substance to be detected has different electrical characteristics from a material that can be processed by the mobile tool. In the method, a change is detected in a capacitance formed by the tool and a counter electrode that is electrically insulated from the tool. A periodic change in the capacitance is detected and the change is produced by the presence of the substance in a region in relation to the tool and by a periodic change in a geometrical characteristic of the tool in this region as the tool moves. 1. A method for detecting a substance , preferably human tissue , in the vicinity of a movable tool , wherein the substance to be detected differs in its electrical properties from a material which can be processed by means of the movable tool , and wherein in the method a change in a capacitance formed by the too and a counterpart electrode that is electrically insulated from the tool is detected , characterized in that a periodic change in the capacitance is detected , wherein said change is caused by the substance being arranged in a region relative to the tool and by a geometrical property of the tool in said region changing periodically upon a movement of the tool.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the tool is a machining tool claim 1 , preferably a circular saw blade.3. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the geometrical property which changes periodically in the region upon movement of the tool is given by:a cutting geometry of at least one tool cutting edge, in particular by a succession of saw teeth, and/orat least one material recess, and/orat least one material deposit, and/orat least one shaped configuration.4. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the movement of the tool is a guided movement claim 1 , preferably a rotary movement.5. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the counterpart electrode ...

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Номер записи: 36
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Robotic safety using wearables

Номер: US20190030718A1
Автор: Peter Vincent Boesen
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A system for increasing safety during robot-human collaborations in a manufacturing environment is provided. The method includes at least one wearable device for use by a human worker and an industrial robot in operative communication with the at least one wearable device. The industrial robot is equipped to detect location of the human worker using the at least one wearable device. The at least one wearable device may include an earpiece. The at least one wearable device may include a set of earpieces including a left wearable earpiece and a right wearable earpiece.

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Номер записи: 37
04-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROTECTING PERSONS IN THE VICINITY OF AN HF FIELD-EMITTING DEVICE

Номер: US20160035507A1
Автор: BRABAND JENS, IBENDORF HENDRIK, Richter Olaf
Принадлежит:

A method is provided which protects persons in the vicinity of a high frequency (HF) field-emitting device, in particular a European train control system (ETCS) antenna of a rail vehicle. In order to be able to reliably protect persons from radiation that is detrimental to one's health, the device is held in or switched to an OFF state by an uplink for a limited period of time, the ON/OFF state being optically and/or acoustically signaled. 13-. (canceled)4. A method for protecting persons in a vicinity of a device emitting a high frequency field , which comprises the step of:holding or switching the device in an off state for a limited period of time by means of an uplink, wherein the on/off state is signaled at least one of optically or acoustically.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the device is a European train control system of a rail vehicle.6. A system for protecting persons in a vicinity of an apparatus emitting a high frequency field claim 4 , the system comprising:a personal safety apparatus having a control device for switching off the apparatus emitting the high frequency field, a circuit for limiting a period of time for which the apparatus emitting the high frequency field is switched off and a signaling device for outputting an optical and/or acoustic signaling of an on/off state of the apparatus emitting the high frequency field.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein said personal safety apparatus is carried by a person and has activation means for manual activation of said personal safety apparatus. The invention relates to a method for protecting persons in the vicinity of an HF field-emitting device, especially an ETCS (European Train Control System) antenna of a rail vehicle and also to a device related thereto.Protecting persons when they are in the vicinity an HF field-emitting device is necessary because of the HF radiation that is detrimental to health. Such devices are used in many areas, for example in industrial plants, ...

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Номер записи: 38
11-02-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SAFEGUARDING AN AUTOMATICALLY OPERATING MACHINE

Номер: US20160040827A1
Автор: MERX Joachim
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for safeguarding a monitoring area, in which an automatically operating machine is disposed, comprises: (i) a sensor unit including a camera system for producing images of the monitoring area; (ii) a configuration unit for defining first and second protection areas; and (iii) an evaluation unit for triggering a safety-related function. The first protection area is at a first distance from the machine and the second protection area is at a second greater distance from the machine. The sensor unit monitors both the first protection area and the second protection area. The evaluation unit analyzes the images produced by the camera system so as to evaluate both (i) whether a machine element of the machine enters the first protection area as well as (ii) whether a foreign object enters the second protection area. The evaluation unit triggers the safety-related function if at least one of these events occurs. 1. An apparatus for safeguarding a monitoring area , in which an automatically operating machine is disposed , the apparatus comprising:a sensor unit for monitoring the monitoring area, wherein the sensor unit comprises a camera system for producing images of the monitoring area;a configuration unit for defining at least a first protection area and a second protection area; andan evaluation unit for triggering a safety-related function;wherein the first protection area is at a first distance from the machine and the second protection area is at a second distance from the machine, the second distance being larger than the first distance,wherein the sensor unit monitors both the first protection area and the second protection area,wherein the evaluation unit is configured to analyze the images produced by the camera system so as to evaluate both (i) whether a machine element of the machine enters the first protection area as well as (ii) whether a foreign object enters the second protection area, andwherein the evaluation unit is further configured to ...

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Номер записи: 39
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Field installable light curtain status module

Номер: US20170038494A1
Автор: Calvin James Sargent, Charles Lee Osborn, Matthew John Schmitt, Matthew Michael Gelineau, Michael Shawn Bechtold
Принадлежит: Banner Engineering Corp

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a modular plug-in accessory including a connector for making pluggable electrical connection to a cascading electrical output port for providing cascading connection from an elongate light curtain, the accessory comprising an omni-directional light indicator to illuminate a light signal indicative of a status of the light curtain, wherein the accessory is configured to releasably make or break operative connection to the end cap containing the output port while the end cap is sealably connected to an end of the light curtain. In an illustrative example, the accessory may plug in directly to the terminal end of a light curtain. The receiving light curtain may be connected at the distal end of a string of light curtains. In some examples, the accessory may provide high visibility status indication information about any of the light curtain segments in the string of light curtains.

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Номер записи: 40
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Secondary Light Curtain for Detecting Crush Zone Intrusion in a Secondary Process and Associated Method for Use

Номер: US20190041001A1
Автор: Boyer, JR. Douglas L.
Принадлежит:

A secondary light curtain for preventing injury to an operator of a press brake during formation of a second flange on a workpiece and a method for using the same. The secondary light curtain detects intrusion by the operator into a crush zone, i.e. the area, between the ram and the leading edge of a prior formed flange. In order to provide for ready adjustment of the height of the secondary light curtain, a mounting bracket having a longitudinal mounting slot, and a cooperating secondary angle bracket are provided. The mounting bracket of the present invention allows the secondary light curtain light assemblies to be mounted directly on the front or side of the ram. 1. In a press brake device having a punch mounted on a ram and a cooperating die for forming at least a first and a second flange on a workpiece and a primary safety device for protecting a pinch point between the punch and the die , a method for utilizing a secondary light curtain safety device for detecting intrusion into a crush zone during a process of forming the second flange on the workpiece , the crush zone being defined as an area between a leading edge of the first flange on a workpiece and the ram , wherein said method comprises the steps:providing a secondary light curtain assembly including a light curtain emitting array and a light curtain detecting array, said secondary light curtain assembly being in operative communication with said ram;selectively positioning said secondary light curtain assembly so as to emit a light curtain at a position in relation to a face of said ram, said position being selected in order to detect an intrusion by a foreign object into said crush zone disposed between the leading edge of the first flange on the workpiece and the face of the ram;detecting an intrusion into said crush zone by said foreign object;ceasing downward movement of said ram upon detection of said intrusion into said crush zone, wherein operation of the press brake is halted upon detection ...

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Номер записи: 41
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Safety System For Machinery

Номер: US20210048145A1
Автор: Hanf Keith, JR. Allan, Rodgers
Принадлежит: ALKEN Inc., dba Polhemus

A safety system for a machine having a danger zone includes an induction coil having one or more turns extending along the periphery of a part of a worker's body as, for example, extending alone the fingers of a glove worn by the worker. A drive circuit applies a time-varying current having an identifiable characteristic such as the frequency of an alternating current. A magnetic field having the characteristic of the time-varying current is induced in an omnidirectional magnetic field sensor mounted adjacent the danger zone. The magnitude of this field is monitored. When the magnitude exceeds a threshold, a warning signal is issued and protective action may be taken, such as stopping or reversing the machine.

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Номер записи: 42
13-02-2020 дата публикации

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM USING OPTICAL ARTICLES FOR INTEGRATED MONITORING, ALERTING, AND PREDICTIVE SAFETY EVENT AVOIDANCE

Номер: US20200046040A1
Автор: Awiszus Steven T., Kanukurthy Kiran S., Wheatley John A., Ylitalo Caroline M.
Принадлежит:

In some examples, a system includes: at least one light capture device; an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) that includes a plurality of retroreflective elements embodied on a surface of the article of PPE in a spatially defined arrangement, each retroreflective element of the plurality of retroreflective elements having at least two different retroreflective properties; a computing device communicatively coupled to the at least one light capture device, wherein the computing device is configured to: receive, from the at least one light capture device, retroreflected light that indicates at least two different retroreflective properties of at least one retroreflective element of the plurality of retroreflective elements; determine, based at least in part on each of the at least two different retroreflective properties, a safety event; and perform at least one operation based at least in part on the safety event. 1. A system comprising:at least one light capture device;an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) that includes a plurality of retroreflective elements embodied on a surface of the article of PPE in a spatially defined arrangement, each retroreflective element of the plurality of retroreflective elements having at least two different retroreflective properties; receive, from the at least one light capture device, retroreflected light that indicates at least two different retroreflective properties of at least one retroreflective element of the plurality of retroreflective elements;', 'determine, based at least in part on each of the at least two different retroreflective properties, a safety event; and', 'perform at least one operation based at least in part on the safety event., 'a computing device communicatively coupled to the at least one light capture device, wherein the computing device is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is configured to:store a set of associations between pre-defined ...

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Номер записи: 43
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Zones

Номер: US20180048870A1
Автор: Drinkard John
Принадлежит:

The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for monitoring a zone, which is a contiguous or non-contiguous, two-dimensional (2D) area or three-dimensional (3D) volume. Among its several advantages, the apparatus includes a plurality of sensors that monitor portions of the zone and report intrusion status to a control unit that provides monitoring boundary information to each of the sensors based on user input and further “maps” or otherwise associates each sensor to control unit outputs in accordance with user-defined behaviors. Still further, as a meaningful aid for configuring monitoring boundaries used by the sensors for objection intrusion detection, in one or more embodiments of the apparatus and method, at least a subset of sensors use a common coordinate frame of reference, based on a common origin located within overlapping sensor fields of view. 1. A monitoring apparatus configured to detect objects within an area or volume referred to as a monitoring zone and to detect intrusions of objects according to configured boundaries defined with respect to the monitoring zone , the monitoring apparatus comprising:a plurality of sensors, each configured to monitor for intrusions according to a configured boundary and each sensor having a communication interface to receive configuration data defining the configured boundary to be monitored by the sensor and send intrusion detection information responsive to detecting object intrusions according to the configured boundary; and a configuration interface to receive control unit configuration data, the control unit configuration data defining control unit behavior with respect to each sensor, including defining a control response by the control unit with respect to the intrusion detection information received from each sensor;', 'a communication interface communicatively coupling the control unit to the plurality of sensors and configured to send sensor configuration data to corresponding ones among the ...

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Номер записи: 44
14-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TRANSPORT DEVICE, NAMELY AN ESCALATOR OR A MOVING WALKWAY

Номер: US20190047827A1
Автор: GONZÁLEZ MIERES Isabel, PÉREZ PÉREZ Marcos
Принадлежит:

A method may be employed to control a transport device such as a moving walkway or an escalator with a control unit. The transport device may include a transport area for accommodating a person to be transported, transport means such as movable pallets or movable steps adapted for conveying the person located in the transport area in a standing manner, drive means adapted for driving the transport means, and an image recording device for creating visual images of a sector of the transport area. Based on the recorded images a movement of the person within the transport area is analysed. Based upon a result of the analysis the control unit is transferred into a safety modus. 111.-. (canceled)12. A method for controlling a transportation device with a control unit , the transportation device including a transport area for accommodating a person to be transported , transport means adapted for conveying the person in the transport area in a standing manner , drive means adapted for driving the transport means , and an image recording device for generating visual images of a sector of the transport area , the method comprising:analyzing a movement of the person within the transport area based on the visual images; and{'img': {'@id': 'CUSTOM-CHARACTER-00001', '@he': '7.53mm', '@wi': '135.93mm', '@file': 'US20190047827A1-20190214-P00999.TIF', '@alt': 'text missing or illegible when filed', '@img-content': 'character', '@img-format': 'tif'}, 'transferring the control unit into a safety modus based on the analysis of the movement of the person. an'}13. The method of comprising generating with the image recording device the visual images claim 12 , which include a sequence of at least two visual images of the person traveling in the transport area claim 12 , wherein the analyzing comprises comparing heights of representations of the person in the at least two visual images.14. The method of comprising generating with the image recording device the visual images claim 12 , ...

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Номер записи: 45
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Safe operation of machinery using potential occupancy envelopes

Номер: US20210053224A1
Автор: Abraham K. Feldman, Brad C. MELLO, Clara Vu, Ilya A. Kriveshko, Marek WARTENBERG, Paul Jakob Schroeder, Scott DENENBERG
Принадлежит: Individual

Various embodiments for enforcing safe operation of machinery performing an activity in a three-dimensional (3D) workspace includes computationally generating a 3D spatial representation of the workspace; computationally mapping 3D regions of the workspace corresponding to space occupied by the machinery and a human; and based thereon, restricting operation of the machinery in accordance with a safety protocol during physical performance of the activity.

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Номер записи: 46
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Dynamic light curtain muting system and method

Номер: US20170052278A1
Автор: Eric Matthew Lutz, Manfred Stein
Принадлежит: Rockwell Automation Safety AG

A light curtain system is configured to perform dynamic partial muting of the light curtain's beams to accommodate products of different heights. When a product enters the light curtain's protective field during muting mode, the system identifies the highest interrupted light beam, which is indicative of the product's height. The system then sets the muting height for the light curtain based on this highest interrupted beam. Beams higher than the set muting height are un-muted, while beams up to the set muting height remain muted. Both regions are actively monitored during the partial muting mode to confirm the expected non-interrupted, respectively interrupted conditions. When the product clears the light curtain, the muting height is reset, and a new muting height is set in a similar fashion when the next part enters the light curtain's protective field.

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Номер записи: 47
15-05-2014 дата публикации

CUTTING MACHINE AND EMERGENCY STOP METHOD OF MOTOR

Номер: US20140130645A1
Автор: Kawano Yoshikazu, Ozawa Hiromi, TAKANO Nobuhiro, Ushiwata Shigeharu
Принадлежит: HITACHI KOKI CO., LTD.

First, second and third sensors and emit electromagnetic waves, receive electromagnetic waves emitted by the first, second and third sensors and and reflected by an object or electromagnetic wave emitted by the object that received the electromagnetic waves emitted by the first, second and third sensors and , and specify distances between themselves and the object , respectively, based on time differences between emissions and receptions of the electromagnetic waves, and a control section specifies three-dimensional coordinates of the object based on the distances between the respective sensors , and and the object , determines whether or not the three-dimensional coordinate of the object falls within a predetermined region and stops a motor when the three-dimensional coordinates of the object falls within the region. 1. A cutting machine including a saw blade that cuts a workpiece being supported on a stand section and a motor for driving the saw blade , the cutting machine comprising:a coordinate-specifying section specifying coordinates of an object; anda stopping section stopping rotation of the motor when the coordinates specified by the coordinate-specifying section satisfy a predetermined condition.2. The cutting machine according to claim 1 ,wherein the coordinate-specifying section includes at least one sensor detecting a position of the object and the sensor is at least positioned substantially on an extension line of the saw blade.3. The cutting machine according to claim 1 ,wherein the coordinate-specifying section includes at least two sensors detecting a position of the object and the sensors positioned on both sides of the saw blade.4. The cutting machine according to claim 1 ,wherein the coordinate-specifying section measures distances from a plurality of different positions to the object to specify the coordinates of the object based on a measurement result.5. The cutting machine according to claim 1 ,wherein the coordinate-specifying section has a ...

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Номер записи: 48
10-03-2022 дата публикации

POWER TOOL SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220074546A1
Автор: Helshoj Torben, Stoppenbrink David, Stoppenbrink Stephen
Принадлежит:

A safety system for use with a power tool that is usable by a user, the power tool including a base and a moving component that is movable relative to the base, includes a sensor assembly and a controller. The sensor assembly monitors a predetermined danger zone that is adjacent to the moving component of the power tool. The sensor assembly is configured to generate data relating to the predetermined danger zone. The controller receives the data from the sensor assembly and analyzes the data from the sensor assembly to determine if at least a portion of a hand of the user is present within the predetermined danger zone. The safety system can further include a wearable component including infrared only reflective material that is coupled to the hand of the user. The controller analyzes the data from the sensor assembly to determine if the wearable component is present within the predetermined danger zone. 1. A method for protecting a hand of a user during use of a power tool , the power tool including (i) a base having a work surface , and (ii) a moving component that is movable relative to the base , the method comprising the step of:monitoring (i) a first region that is adjacent to the moving component of the power tool with a first sensor, and (ii) a second region that is adjacent to the moving component of the power tool with a second sensor, the first region intersecting the second region to define a common region along the work surface, each of the first region and the second region including a corresponding first mutually exclusive region and a second mutually exclusive region that are separate (i) from one another, and (ii) from the common region.2. The method of wherein the step of monitoring includes monitoring a predetermined danger zone that is adjacent to the moving component of the power tool with a sensor assembly.3. The method of further comprising the step of generating data relating to the predetermined danger zone with at least the first sensor and ...

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Номер записи: 49
02-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR STORING PRODUCTS, METHOD FOR USING SUCH A SYSTEM AS WELL AS A CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT ARRANGED TO BE OPERATIVE IN SUCH A SYSTEM

Номер: US20170057744A1
Автор: VAN DEN BERK Franciscus Maria, VAN WIJNGAARDEN Bruno, WARRIES Marcel Renee
Принадлежит:

System for storing products, comprising a number of racks extending parallel to each other, wherein each rack is provided with storage positions for products located next to and above each other, a guide system comprising longitudinal guides extending in aisles between adjacent racks, and horizontal transverse guides extending transversely to the longitudinal guides as well as junctions at positions where at least one longitudinal guide and at least one transverse guide connect, carriages capable of autonomously travelling over the longitudinal guides, transverse guides and junctions for placing products in and/or taking products out the storage positions, and a central control unit arranged for digitally locking of longitudinal guides identified with an identification means and for controlling the autonomous carriages solely over the unlocked longitudinal guides. 1. A system for storing products , comprising:a number of racks extending parallel to each other, wherein each rack is provided with storage positions for products located next to and above each other;a guide system comprising longitudinal guides extending in aisles between adjacent racks, and horizontal transverse guides extending transversely to the longitudinal guides as well as junctions at positions where at least one longitudinal guide and at least one transverse guide connect;carriages capable of autonomously travelling over the longitudinal guides, transverse guides and junctions for placing products in and/or taking products out the storage positions;a central control unit arranged for digitally releasing and locking of longitudinal guides and for controlling the autonomous carriages solely over the released longitudinal guides,wherein the system further comprises:a number of vertically located work areas per aisle, wherein each work area comprises a number of height levels, wherein each height level includes horizontally disposed longitudinal guides and is associated with one horizontal layer of ...

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Номер записи: 50
20-02-2020 дата публикации

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF SECURING A MONITORED ZONE

Номер: US20200056742A1
Автор: BÖHNING Markus, DRUZELLA Ulrich, Schubert Lars, STEINKEMPER Heiko
Принадлежит:

A sensor arrangement for securing a monitored zone having at least one hazard zone with respect to a machine is provided, wherein the sensor arrangement has at least one optoelectronic monitoring sensor for detecting objects in the monitored zone and has a control and evaluation unit that is configured to compare the positions of detected objects with the hazard zone and to initiate a safety-relevant response of the machine in the case of a dangerous position. The control and evaluation unit is furthermore configured to generate and to monitor a further hazard zone with respect to a detected object. 1. A sensor arrangement for securing a monitored zone having at least one hazard zone with respect to a machine , wherein the sensor arrangement comprises:at least one optoelectronic monitoring sensor for detecting objects in the monitored zone anda control and evaluation unit that compares the positions of detected objects with the hazard zone, initiates a safety-relevant response of the machine in the case of a dangerous position, and generates and monitors a further hazard zone with respect to a detected object.2. The sensor arrangement in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the comparison of the positions of detected objects with a hazard zone comprises the determination of a shortest distance of an object from the hazard zone.3. The sensor arrangement in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the control and evaluation unit moves the further hazard zone along with the detected object as a dynamic hazard zone.4. The sensor arrangement in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the monitoring sensor is a camera.5. The sensor arrangement in accordance with claim 4 ,wherein the monitoring sensor is a 3D camera.6. The sensor arrangement in accordance with claim 1 ,that has a safety control in which at least a part of the control and evaluation unit is implemented.7. The sensor arrangement in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the control and evaluation unit recognizes with the aid of the ...

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Номер записи: 51
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Executing a Safety Function

Номер: US20210062969A1
Автор: BAKOVIC Daniel, NEUSCHWANDER Bernd, PULLMANN Juergen
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An apparatus and method for executing a safety function is particularly applicable to monitoring a safety area of a technical installation. An imaging unit acquires an event that triggers the safety function within a defined working area. A controller carries out a safety-related reaction depending on the triggering event. A test unit is configured to verify the operability of the imaging unit and includes a processing unit and a projection unit. The projection unit projects a pattern with defined properties into the working area. The processing unit evaluates the image data acquired by the imaging unit to detect the projected pattern within the acquired image data. Further, the processing unit extracts the specific properties of the detected projected pattern, and compares the specific properties of the detected projected pattern with the defined properties. 1. An apparatus for carrying out a safety function , the apparatus comprising:an imaging unit configured to acquire an event that triggers the safety function within a defined working area;a controller configured to carry out a safety-related reaction based on the triggering event; anda test unit configured to verify operability of the imaging unit comprising a processing unit and a projection unit,wherein the projection unit is configured to project a pattern with defined properties into the working area, and evaluate the image data acquired by the imaging unit to detect the projected pattern within the acquired image data,', 'extract specific properties of the detected projected pattern, and', 'compare the specific properties of the detected projected pattern with the defined properties., 'wherein the processing unit is configured to2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to carry out the safety-related reaction based on the comparison of the extracted specific properties with the defined properties.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the controller is a safety ...

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Номер записи: 52
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Method and device for discriminatory capacitive detection, and apparatus provided with such a device

Номер: US20220082412A1
Автор: Christian Neel, Didier Roziere, Frederic Ossart, Jerome Porque
Принадлежит: Fogale Nanotech SA

A method for capacitive detection of nearby objects that may be located in the environment of an equipment provided with a capacitive detection device including a detection step, called discriminative detection step, including the following operations:polarizing a first nearby object at a first alternating potential (V1), different from a ground potential (M), and from the potential of at least one second nearby object, at a first frequency (F1); anddetermining a first discriminative signal representative of a capacitance, called electrode-object capacitance, seen by the at least one measurement electrode, at said first frequency (F1).

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Номер записи: 53
28-02-2019 дата публикации

POWER TOOL HAVING OBJECT DETECTION

Номер: US20190063679A1
Автор: Mergener Matthew J.
Принадлежит:

A power tool and methods are provided for detecting objects (e.g., flesh or other materials) in the operating path of a power tool's output component (e.g., saw blade or drill bit). An object detection sensor in the power tool generates an output signal indicative of a type of material detected in the operating path of the power tool. A power tool controller receives the object detection sensor output and determines when a material in the operating path of the power tool changes. The controller changes operation of a motor of the power tool (e.g., increasing or decreasing speed or stopping the motor) in response to the detected material change. The object detection sensor may include, for example, an RF sensor, a capacitive sensor, a camera, a conductivity probe, or an ultrasound probe. 1. A power tool comprising:a housing;a motor within the housing;an output component coupled to the motor, the output component defining an operating path of the power tool;an object detection sensor configured to generate an output signal indicative of a material in the operating path of the power tool; and receive the output signal from the object detection sensor and determine, based on the output signal, when the material in the operating path of the power tool changes; and', 'change an operation of the motor in response to determining that the material in the operating path of the power tool has changed., 'a controller coupled to the motor and the object sensor, the controller comprising an electronic processor and a memory storing instructions that when executed by the electronic processor cause the controller to2. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the change in operation of the motor includes adjusting the speed of the motor or stopping the motor.3. The power tool of claim 1 , wherein the object detection sensor includes at least one selected from the group of a radio frequency (RF) sensor claim 1 , a capacitive sensor claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , a conductivity probe claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 54
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Safety Detection and Protection System for Power Tools

Номер: US20140150615A1
Автор: Pierga Wojciech T., Shishegar Ahmad R., Siwek Thomas R.
Принадлежит:

A detection system for detecting a dangerous condition for an operator using a power tool of the type which has an exposed blade relative to a work surface and a protection system for minimizing, if not eliminating the possibility of a user being injured by contacting the blade. In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a proximity detection system is capable of detecting the presence of a user near the blade of a table saw and a protection system that can either retract the blade below the work surface of the table saw or terminate the drive torque to the blade which can result in rapid stopping of the saw blade by a work piece that is being cut. 1. A table saw comprising:a frame structure with a generally flat work surface;a rotatable circular blade mounted on an arbor and being adapted to have at least a portion of said blade extending above the flat work surface in position to cut a work piece;a drive motor with an output shaft mounted to the frame structure for powering the saw blade;a sensing mechanism for generating at least a first actuation signal responsive to predetermined sensed characteristics relating to the existence and/or movement of a person in close proximity thereto;a retracting mechanism located beneath said work surface for rapidly moving the blade downwardly below the work surface responsive to said first actuation signal being received.2. A table saw as defined in wherein said retracting mechanism comprises:an arm structure that has a first pulley operatively coupled to said arbor, a second pulley operatively coupled to said output shaft of said drive motor and a flexible belt coupling said first and second pulleys, said arm structure pivoting about an axis concentric with said output shaft so that the tension in said belt is relatively constant regardless of the position of the blade relative to said work surface; andan actuator connected to said frame structure and said arm structure for rapidly moving said arm structure to ...

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Номер записи: 55
15-03-2018 дата публикации

NONCONTACT SAFETY SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATION

Номер: US20180071914A1
Автор: Becker Bernd-Dietmar, Heidemann Rolf
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A safety sensor system and method is provided. The method includes projecting from a projector a pattern of light to a first position. The pattern of light being generated by a shape control element with each of the first pattern of light having a pattern pose. A first image is captured with a camera of the first pattern of light. The pose or shape of the pattern of light is changed using the shape control element. A pattern pose or shape information is determined from both images. It is determined that the second image is valid based on the pattern pose or shape information differing by more than predetermined measurement errors or the pattern pose or shape information differing less than predetermined measurement errors from values that are based on the control values transmitted to the pattern pose and shape control element. 1. A method of operating a sensor , the method comprising:projecting from a projector a pattern of light in a first instance, the pattern of light being projected to a first position, the projector being operable to change the pattern of light based on a control value, the pattern of light being generated by a shape control element, wherein the pattern of light in the first instance is defined at least in part on a first control value;capturing with the at least one camera a first image of the pattern of light on the object in the first instance, wherein the at least one camera is arranged in a predetermined geometrical relationship at least to the projector or to at least one other camera;determining based at least in part on the pattern of light in the first image, three-dimensional coordinates of at least one point on at least one of an operator and an object;changing the pose or shape of the pattern of light in a second instance using the shape control element, the change in the pose or shape of the pattern of light in the second instance being defined by a second control value;capturing with the at least one camera a second image of the ...

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Номер записи: 56
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Power equipment with detection and reaction systems

Номер: US20170072582A1
Автор: Stephen F. Gass
Принадлежит: SD3 LLC

Woodworking machines and safety methods for use with those machines are disclosed. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system can include an explosive to trigger the system, and also can be configured to retract a cutting tool at least partially away from a cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system.

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Номер записи: 57
05-03-2020 дата публикации

POWER TOOL SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20200072413A1
Автор: Helshoj Torben, Stoppenbrink David, Stoppenbrink Stephen
Принадлежит:

A safety system for use with a power tool that is usable by a user, the power tool including a base and a moving component that is movable relative to the base, includes a sensor assembly and a controller. The sensor assembly monitors a predetermined danger zone that is adjacent to the moving component of the power tool. The sensor assembly is configured to generate data relating to the predetermined danger zone. The controller receives the data from the sensor assembly and analyzes the data from the sensor assembly to determine if at least a portion of a hand of the user is present within the predetermined danger zone. The safety system can further include a wearable component including infrared only reflective material that is coupled to the hand of the user. The controller analyzes the data from the sensor assembly to determine if the wearable component is present within the predetermined danger zone. 1. A safety system for use with a power tool that is usable by a user , the power tool including a base and a moving component that is movable relative to the base , the safety system comprising:a sensor assembly that monitors a predetermined danger zone that is adjacent to the moving component of the power tool, the sensor assembly being configured to generate data relating to the predetermined danger zone; anda controller that receives the data from the sensor assembly and analyzes the data from the sensor assembly to determine if at least a portion of a hand of the user is present within the predetermined danger zone.2. The safety system of further comprising a wearable component that is configured to be coupled to the hand of the user claim 1 , the wearable component including infrared only reflective material; wherein the controller analyzes the data from the sensor assembly to determine if the wearable component is present within the predetermined danger zone.3. The safety system of wherein the wearable component includes black infrared only reflective ...

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Номер записи: 58
12-06-2014 дата публикации

Event warning system and method thereof

Номер: US20140159888A1
Автор: Christopher R. Coldwell, Derek K. Gauger, Thomas D. Heath
Принадлежит: Proxisafe Ltd

An event warning system is provided. The innovation can provide real time, personalized and meaningful alert warnings to either or both a machine operator/driver and pedestrians who are in harm's way, or are potentially approaching harm's way. Different from generic warnings such as backup alarms and flashing lights, the innovation's personalized alarm and notification functionality minimizes alarm complacency and maximizes their effectiveness.

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Номер записи: 59
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Sensor for Detecting Objects in a Monitoring Area

Номер: US20160086469A1
Автор: Ulrich Balbach
Принадлежит: Leuze Electronic GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a sensor for detecting objects in a monitoring area. The sensor has a display unit that is comprised of a series of lamps with a linear arrangement of lamps. The series of lamps is arranged around an axis of rotation running parallel to its longitudinal axis and rotates at a specific rotary speed. The series of lamps is controlled via a control unit in such a way that the columns of a matrix-type display field to be presented at a clock rate of the display field are individually output one after the other to the series of lamps and displayed with it. The clock rate is adapted to the rotary speed in such a way that these displays complement one another to form a standing image of the display field. The sensor is a safety sensor.

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Номер записи: 60
12-03-2020 дата публикации

SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE TOOL

Номер: US20200080688A1
Автор: BLEICHER Friedrich, CAUDR Helmut, WEILER Thomas
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A safety system is provided for a machine tool, having a tool, having a clamping device, arranged movably on a frame of the machine tool, for the tool. The clamping device is movable by a movement device from a working position, in which the tool can be used for working and in which the tool poses a risk of injury to a user, into a safety position, in which the tool poses substantially no risk of injury to the user. The movement device has at least two equally or oppositely magnetized and/or magnetizable magnetic means, of which at least a first magnetic means is connected to or arranged on the tool and at least one second magnetic means is connected to or arranged on the frame, such that the movement of the tool by the movement device from the working position into the safety position can be triggered and/or at least partially performed by magnetic force. 1. A safety system for a machine tool having a tool , a clamping device arranged moveably on a frame of the machine tool for the tool , wherein the clamping device is moveable by a motion device from a working position , in which the tool can be used for working and entails a risk of injury to a user by the tool , into a safety position in which there is substantially no risk of injury to the user by the tool , whereinthe motion device has at least two equally or oppositely magnetized and/or magnetizable magnetic means, of which at least a first magnetic means is connected to the tool or is arranged thereon and at least a second magnetic means is connected to the frame or arranged thereon, so that the movement of the tool by the motion device out of the working position into the safety position can be triggered and/or at least partially implemented by means of magnetic force.2. The safety system as set forth in wherein the motion device has a holding device by which the tool is held in the working position by a holding force.3. The safety system as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the holding force is applied at ...

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Номер записи: 61
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Identifying When an Individual is in Proximity to an Object

Номер: US20200080689A1
Автор: Bertosh Mike, Dunkin Brian, Hakins David, Hard Andrew
Принадлежит: Strata Products Worldwide, LLC

An apparatus for identifying when an individual is in proximity to an object having a length has a sensor portion having a wire loop through which electric current runs and creates an electromagnetic field that emanates about the wire loop. The wire loop extending along at least a third of the length of the object. The apparatus has a personal alarm device that is worn by the individual which detects the presence of the magnetic field emanating from the wire loop when the personal alarm device is in the magnetic field and produces a signal indicating the personal alarm device is within the magnetic field. Alternatively, the sensor portion extends from a contiguous boundary up to 500 meters, where the boundary has a geometry that is linear or meandering. A head piece for an individual's head. A method for identifying when an individual is in proximity to an object. A field extension module. A proximity device. 1. An apparatus for identifying when an individual is in proximity to an object having a length comprising:a sensor portion having a wire loop through which electric current runs and creates an electromagnetic field that emanates about the wire loop, the wire loop extending along at least a third of the length of the object; anda personal alarm device that is worn by the individual which detects the presence of the magnetic field emanating from the wire loop when the personal alarm device is in the magnetic field and produces a signal indicating the personal alarm device is within the magnetic field.2. The apparatus of wherein the sensor portion includes a field generator which provides current to the wire loop claim 1 , and wherein the wire loop is a cable with insulation disposed about the wire which bends back to create opposing wires with an outgoing wire extending from the field generator and an incoming wire which extends to the field generator from where the cable bends back claim 1 , the wire of the cable has a first end and a second end electrically ...

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Номер записи: 62
19-06-2014 дата публикации

LOGIC CONTROL FOR FAST-ACTING SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20140165801A1
Автор: Gass Stephen F.
Принадлежит: SD3, LLC

Woodworking machines including cutting tools and motors adapted to drive the cutting tools are disclosed. The machines also include a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between the cutting tool and a person, and a reaction system adapted to perform a specified action upon detection of the dangerous condition. The machines further include a control system adapted to test the operability of at least a portion of the detection system and/or the reaction system. The control system is adapted to disable the motor if the tested portion is inoperable. 1. A woodworking machine comprising:a cutting tool for cutting workpieces;at least one motor configured to drive the cutting tool;a detection system configured to detect a dangerous condition associated with the cutting tool;a brake mechanism having at least one replaceable single-use component, and controllable to stop the cutting tool if the dangerous condition is detected; anda control system configured to detect whether the single-use component has been used, and to disable the at least one motor until the single-use component has been replaced.2. The machine of claim 1 , where the at least one replaceable single-use component includes a fusible member.3. The machine of claim 2 , where the control system is configured to detect whether the fusible member has been melted.4. The machine of claim 2 , where the control system is configured to test the electrical continuity of the fusible member.5. The machine of claim 2 , where the brake mechanism includes a capacitor adapted to store electrical charge claim 2 , and where the control system is configured to determine the capacitance of the capacitor.6. (canceled)7. The machine of claim 2 , where the brake mechanism includes a capacitor adapted to store electrical charge claim 2 , and where the control system is configured to determine the electrical charge stored on the capacitor.8. (canceled)9. A method of controlling a saw claim 2 , where the saw ...

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Номер записи: 63
29-03-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-OPTICAL AXIS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR

Номер: US20180088251A1
Автор: Kikuchi Keisaku, TOBE Takuya
Принадлежит: Omron Corporation

A multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor includes a sensor unit configured to detect whether each of plural optical axes formed between a projection unit and a light receiving unit is in a light shielding state, the sensor unit including the projection unit and the light receiving unit, the projection unit including plural projection elements, the light receiving unit including plural light receiving elements disposed opposite the plural projection elements. The multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor also includes a control unit that controls the light receiving unit, communication cables of plural signal wirings through which a signal is input to and output from the control unit, and a communicator that conducts communication between the control unit and an external device through a common wiring sharing one of the communication cables with a communication wiring. 1. A multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor comprising:a sensor unit configured to detect whether each of a plurality of optical axes formed between a projection unit and a light receiving unit is in a light shielding state, the sensor unit comprising the projection unit and the light receiving unit, the projection unit comprising a plurality of projection elements, the light receiving unit comprising a plurality of light receiving elements disposed opposite the plurality of projection elements;a control unit configured to control the projection unit or the light receiving unit, the control unit being provided in each of the projection unit and the light receiving unit;a plurality of signal wirings through which a signal is input to and output from the control unit; anda communicator configured to conduct communication between the control unit and an external device through a common wiring sharing at least one of the plurality of signal wirings with the communication wiring.2. The multi-optical axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the common wiring is a signal wiring through which a ...

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Номер записи: 64
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Improved garment

Номер: US20220136650A1
Автор: Giorgio Grasselli
Принадлежит: Grasselli SpA

Described is a garment 1 comprising an element for the transmission of a signal designed to automatically vary its impedance in response to disturbances produced in the use of the garment 1 and a device for detecting impedance variations in the transmission element 10, 11.

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Номер записи: 65
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Proximity detection system for an industrial machine including externally mounted indicators

Номер: US20200096627A1
Автор: Wesley P. Taylor
Принадлежит: Joy Global Surface Mining Inc

Embodiments described herein provide an industrial machine that includes one or more indicators mounted to an external portion of the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are configured to provide an indication to an individual external to the industrial machine that a proximity detection system has detected his or her presence external to the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are controlled to provide the indication to the individual using, for example, different colors of light, different intensities of light, or activation of different indicators.

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Номер записи: 66
02-06-2022 дата публикации

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM USING OPTICAL ARTICLES FOR INTEGRATED MONITORING, ALERTING, AND PREDICTIVE SAFETY EVENT AVOIDANCE

Номер: US20220167689A1
Автор: Awiszus Steven T., Kanukurthy Kiran S., Wheatley John A., Ylitalo Caroline M.
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In some examples, a system includes: at least one light capture device; an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) that includes a plurality of retroreflective elements embodied on a surface of the article of PPE in a spatially defined arrangement, each retroreflective element of the plurality of retroreflective elements having at least two different retroreflective properties; a computing device communicatively coupled to the at least one light capture device, wherein the computing device is configured to: receive, from the at least one light capture device, retroreflected light that indicates at least two different retroreflective properties of at least one retroreflective element of the plurality of retroreflective elements; determine, based at least in part on each of the at least two different retroreflective properties, a safety event; and perform at least one operation based at least in part on the safety event. 1. A method comprising:receiving, from at least one light capture device, retroreflected light that indicates at least two different retroreflective properties of at least one retroreflective element of a plurality of retroreflective elements, wherein an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) includes the plurality of retroreflective elements embodied on a surface of the article of PPE in a spatially defined arrangement, each retroreflective element of the plurality of retroreflective elements having at least two different retroreflective properties;determining, by a computing device and based at least in part on each of the at least two different retroreflective properties, a safety event; andperforming at least one operation based at least in part on the safety event.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:storing a set of associations between pre-defined properties and values, wherein each respective pre-defined property of the set of pre-defined properties corresponds to at least one respective value of the values; ...

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Номер записи: 67
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Safe drill floor access

Номер: US20210102454A1
Автор: Anstein Jorud, Jan Alvaer, Jarle Hardeland OEVSTHUS
Принадлежит: Schlumberger Technology Corp

Systems and methods for safe drill floor access. An example method includes commencing operation of a processing device to operate a system for maintaining safety of a human worker in a restricted area of a drill floor during drilling operations. The processing device may receive a presence detection signal and output a first stop control command to the equipment to cause the equipment to stop operating. The processing device may receive an entry request signal, output an entry request indicator via an output device to a human driller within a drill rig control center, receive an entry grant input from the human driller granting entry to the human worker to enter the restricted area, and output a second stop control command to the equipment located in the restricted area to cause the equipment to stop operating in response to the received entry grant input.

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Номер записи: 68
04-04-2019 дата публикации

Robot system

Номер: US20190099902A1
Автор: Nao OOSHIMA, Tomoyuki Yamamoto
Принадлежит: FANUC Corp

To provide a robot system capable of ensuring safety while giving consideration to the occurrence of a trouble in image capture means. A robot system with a camera for monitoring a robot comprises: current position model generation means that generates a current position model for the robot based on current position data about the robot and robot model data about the robot; simulation image generation means that generates a simulation image of the robot viewed from the direction of the camera based on set position data about the camera, set position data about the robot, and the current position model; detection means that compares the simulation image and a monitoring image acquired from the camera to detect the robot in the monitoring image; and safety ensuring means that ensures the safety of the robot system if the detection means does not detect the robot in the monitoring image.

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Номер записи: 69
04-04-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING LIGHT CURTAIN ARRANGEMENT AND LIGHT CURTAIN ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20190101668A1
Автор: BRUNETTI Pasqualino, CAMBURSANO Maurizio, GRANGE Gianmarco, Kikuchi Keisaku, KUDO Kazuhiro, Osako Kazunori, ROMANO Enzo, SHIMOKAWA Satoru, VIVIANI Paolo
Принадлежит: Omron Corporation

A method for operating a light curtain arrangement for monitoring a safety area is provided. The light curtain arrangement includes a plurality of first light emitter elements placed at an emitter side of the safety area, and a plurality of second light receiver elements placed at a receiver side of the safety area. The method includes the steps of: assigning a plurality of dedicated light emitter elements to a respective one light receiver element, wherein the assigned light emitter elements form an array; and activating the dedicated light emitter elements of a respective array to contemporaneously emit light, and at the same time, receiving the emitted light from the activated light emitter elements by the respective light receiver element. 1. A method for operating a light curtain arrangement for monitoring a safety area , the light curtain arrangement comprising a plurality of first light emitter elements placed at an emitter side of the safety area , wherein the light emitter elements are arranged in a fixed geometric pattern , and a plurality of second light receiver elements placed at a receiver side of the safety area , wherein the light receiver elements are arranged in a fixed geometric pattern , and wherein the emitter side and the receiver side are separated by a predetermined distance , the method comprising the steps of:assigning a plurality of dedicated light emitter elements among the plurality of first of light emitter elements to a respective one light receiver element among the plurality of second light receiver elements, wherein the assigned light emitter elements form an array; andactivating the dedicated light emitter elements of a respective array to contemporaneously emit light, and at the same time, receiving the emitted light from the activated light emitter elements by the respective light receiver element.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: sequentially activating pairs of light receiver elements and light emitter arrays for ...

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Номер записи: 70
02-06-2022 дата публикации

TRACKING AND ALERT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WORKER PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY

Номер: US20220172594A1
Автор: Cho Yong
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An exemplary method and system is disclosed that facilitates the monitoring of worker's productivity and safety, for example, at a construction site and other like labor-intensive occupation and settings. The exemplary method and system provides wearable-based motion sensing and/or proximity sensing between worker and construction equipment. A study discussed herein suggests that sensing at two or more torso locations can provide 95% accuracy in classifying worker's action or motion at a construction site. In some embodiments, as discussed herein, the acquired sensed data are transmitted, over a mesh network, e.g., established between the wearable devices, to a cloud infrastructure to facilitate the real-time monitoring of action and actions that such sites. 1. A productivity and safety tracking system comprising:a plurality of portable personal tracking apparatus attachable to a safety vest or garment, including a first portable personal tracking apparatus and a second portable personal tracking apparatus, wherein the first portable personal tracking apparatus is attachable to the safety vest or garment at a first torso location of the safety vest or garment, wherein the second portable personal tracking apparatus is attachable to the safety vest or garment at a second torso location of the safety vest or garment, and a respective inertial measurement sensor unit configured to measure a measurand selected from the group consisting of acceleration, angular velocity, and magnetic field;', 'a respective radio transceiver;', 'a controller unit operatively coupled to the respective radio transceiver and respective inertial measurement sensor unit;, 'wherein each of the first and second portable personal tracking apparatus compriseswherein the first portable personal tracking apparatus is configured, by computer readable instructions, to generate a first inertial measurement data set associated with motion of the first torso location, wherein the second portable personal ...

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Номер записи: 71
18-04-2019 дата публикации

Safety Switch

Номер: US20190112836A1
Автор: Ilo Grimm
Принадлежит: Euchner GmbH and Co KG

A safety switch (2) with a latching unit (12), by means of which an associated actuator (3) is held in a latched position. The latching unit (12) has an arrangement of latching jaws (14). Each latching jaw (14) is spring-mounted by means of a spring unit (15). The latching jaws (14) are concentrically arranged and each face one another with a first free end and delimit an insertion opening (A). The latching jaws (14) are held in latched position by the spring forces generated by the spring units (15). The latching jaws (14) can be displaced against the spring forces of the spring unit (15), which serves to enlarge the insertion opening (A).

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Номер записи: 72
09-04-2020 дата публикации

PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD USING PROXIMITY DETECTION

Номер: US20200111365A1
Автор: Frederick Larry D., Hammond Paul
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The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response. 1. A system , comprising:a hazardous machine;a magnetic field generator positioned at the hazardous machine adapted to generate a magnetic field;a worker alarm device configured to sense the magnetic field and generate a response signal;a hazardous machine alarm device associated with the magnetic field generator and adapted to receive the response signal;a switch on the worker alarm device that when triggered causes the worker alarm device to transmit a request from the worker alarm device to the magnetic field generator to designate the worker alarm device as an operator of the hazardous machine;wherein the worker alarm device is adapted to generate a worker alarm if it detects the strength of the magnetic field is above a predetermined threshold strength and the worker alarm device is not designated an operator of the hazardous machine and the worker alarm device is adapted to not generate an alarm if the worker alarm device is designated an operator of the hazardous machine.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the request includes an identification of the worker alarm.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the hazardous machine alarm device is adapted to generate a vehicle alarm if it receives the response signal from the worker alarm device and the worker alarm device is not designated an operator of the hazardous machine and the hazardous machine alarm device is adapted to not generate a vehicle alarm if it receives the response signal from the worker alarm device and the worker alarm device is designated an operator ...

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Номер записи: 73
03-05-2018 дата публикации

MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING DEVICE, AND MONITORING METHOD

Номер: US20180120804A1
Автор: Akagi Tetsuya, Higuchi Toshiyuki, MATSUKAWA Ikuo, Tani Yoshiharu
Принадлежит: Omron Corporation

A monitoring system, a monitoring device, and a monitoring method that can facilitate designing of a working environment are provided. Positions of a worker and a robot in a three-dimensional space are specified, at least one protection area to secure safe work of the worker and the robot is set, whether at least one of the worker and the robot intrudes into the protection area is determined, the motion of the robot is limited when at least one of the worker and the robot intrudes into the protection area, a protection area for executing the determination is being switched from multiple set protection areas, and it is possible to set the protection area when the worker works in a common area in which a work area of the worker and a work area of the robot overlap and set the protection area when the robot works in the common area. 1. A monitoring system having a monitoring device that monitors motions of a worker and a robot so that work is performed safely , the monitoring system comprising:at least one three-dimensional detection unit, configured to specify positions of the worker and the robot in a three-dimensional space;an area setting unit, configured to set at least one protection area to secure safe work of the worker and the robot in spatial coordinates which are recognizable by the three-dimensional detection unit;a determination unit, configured to determine whether at least one of the worker and the robot intrudes into the protection area on the basis of the positions of the worker and the robot specified by the three-dimensional detection unit;a limiting unit, configured to limit the motion of the robot when the determination unit determines that at least one of the worker and the robot intrudes into the protection area; anda switching unit, configured to switch the protection area for executing the determination from a plurality of protection areas when the area setting unit sets the plurality of protection areas,wherein the area setting unit is ...

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Номер записи: 74
25-04-2019 дата публикации

CONTROLLING A ROBOT IN THE PRESENCE OF A MOVING OBJECT

Номер: US20190118381A1
Автор: Kikkeri Harshavardhana, Thibodeau Bryan J.
Принадлежит: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

A method, system, and one or more computer-readable storage media for controlling a robot in the presence of a moving object are provided herein. The method includes capturing a number of frames from a three-dimensional camera system and analyzing a frame to identify a connected object. The frame is compared to a previous frame to identify a moving connected object (MCO). If an unexpected MCO is in the frame a determination is made if the unexpected MCO is in an actionable region. If so, the robot is instructed to take an action. 1. (canceled)2. A method , performed by a processor , for controlling a robot in the presence of a moving object , comprising:analyzing a frame captured by a three-dimensional camera to identify a connected object comprising substantially proximate voxels;determining motion vectors for the substantially proximate voxels based at least in part on the frame and a previous frame captured by the three-dimensional camera, wherein the frame and the previous frame are captured consecutively or non-consecutively;identifying a moving connected object (MCO) comprising the substantially proximate voxels, based at least in part on whether the motion vectors for the substantially proximate voxels are consistent;determining if the MCO is an unexpected MCO based at least in part on an expected motion of the robot; andinstructing the robot to perform an action in response to determining the MCO is unexpected.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining if the MCO is unexpected is based at least in part on auxiliary objects within the frame.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein analyzing the frame comprises forming a group comprising the substantially proximate voxels to form connected objects.5. The method of claim 2 , comprising determining if the unexpected MCO is in an actionable region.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the action taken is to activate an audible warning if the unexpected MCO is in the actionable region.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 75
03-05-2018 дата публикации

Proximity alarm system and method of operating same

Номер: US20180122218A1
Автор: Brian Shanley
Принадлежит: Bodysafe Technologies Inc

This invention relates to a proximity alarm system for a worker operating in the vicinity of a moving machine and a method of operating such a system. The proximity alarm system comprises a machine unit for mounting on the moving machine and a worker unit configured to be carried about the person of the worker. The machine unit comprises a boundary field generator for generating an electric field that extends outwardly from the machine. The worker unit comprises an electric field pick-up sensor for detection of the electric field and a worker alarm unit comprising, for example, an audible alarm. The worker alarm unit is actuated in response to the electric field pick-up sensor detecting the electric field, thereby alerting the worker to the proximity of the moving machine.

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Номер записи: 76
25-04-2019 дата публикации

Mechanized area controller

Номер: US20190120426A1
Автор: Larry D. Frederick
Принадлежит: Frederick Energy Products LLC

Traffic control systems and methods to improve safety are disclosed. The systems, in some example aspects, include a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle for generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone. The methods, in some example aspects, include generating a first zone magnetic field defining a first zone by a first magnetic field generator mounted over an aisle. Other aspects include generating, and/or including a controller to generate, control signals to reduce the speed of a vehicle, and/or reduce the size of a danger zone.

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Номер записи: 77
25-04-2019 дата публикации

SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRICAL TOOL

Номер: US20190120427A1
Автор: DOLIVO Yann
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The present invention relates to a system for increasing the safety of a portable electrical tool (), comprising: a generator () of a radio-electric signal, which generator is electrically coupled to said user () so as to inject into the body of the user () said radio-electric signal (s(t)), said radio-electric signal (s(t)) then being emitted by said user () in the form of an electromagnetic signal; and the portable electrical tool (), which is arranged to be borne by a member of the user and comprises: a machining member (); a holding member (); an actuator connected to the machining member (); an antenna fastened to the machining member () and/or the holding member () and arranged to receive a radio-electric signal corresponding to the electromagnetic signal emitted by the user (). A computing module () determines a distance between the user and the machining member and/or holding member on the basis of the electromagnetic signal received by the antenna, and modifies accordingly the speed of the actuator. 1. A safety system for a power tool , comprising:a radio-electric signal generator, arranged for generating a radio-electric signal, and said radio-electric signal generator being electrically coupled to said user so as to inject into the user's body said radio-electric signal, said radio-electric signal being then transmitted by said user in the form of an electromagnetic signal, a machining member,', 'a support member,', 'an actuator connected to the machining member,', 'an antenna, said antenna being fastened onto said machining member and/or onto said support member, and being arranged for receiving said electromagnetic signal., 'the power tool being arranged to be carried by a limb of the user, said power tool comprising'}a calculation module, arranged for determining a distance between the user and said machining member on the basis of a radio-electric signal corresponding to said electromagnetic signal received by said antenna, and for modifying the speed ...

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Номер записи: 78
25-04-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SAFETY INSTRUMENTED CONTROL OF A MACHINE

Номер: US20190120428A1
Автор: Schill Joachim
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A device and a method for safety instrumented control of a machine, wherein the machine is equipped with an electric drive, is operated by a person and has at least one metal component capable of causing injury in the event of a mechanical interaction with said person. The device is equipped with a left-hand and right-hand conductive glove in the form of an under-glove, a left-hand and right-hand insulating glove in the form of an over-glove, a control device which controls the electric drive of the machine and to which the conductive gloves can be connected, and a resistance test device of the control device which compares the resistance between the left-hand and right-hand conductive gloves to a predetermined minimum resistance and a predetermined maximum resistance and prevents the drive from being switched on if the detected resistance is less than the minimum resistance or greater than the maximum resistance. 1. A device for safety instrumented control of a machine , which is equipped with an electric drive , which is operated by a person , and which has at least one metal component capable of causing injury in the event of a mechanical interaction with the person , the device comprising:a left-hand and right-hand conductive glove, which conduct the electricity, and which are to be worn by the person such that the gloves make contact with the skin of the person's hands,a left-hand and right-hand insulating glove, which comprise an electrical insulator, and which are to be worn by the person over the conductive gloves;with a control device, which controls the electric drive of the machine;a left-hand conducting connection between the left-hand conductive glove and the control device;a right-hand conducting connection between the right-hand conductive glove and the control device;the control device has an operating condition in which it supplies the electric drive with power and monitors the voltage between the right-hand conductive glove and the left-hand ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Deformation Device and Method for Operating a Deformation Device

Номер: US20180126682A1
Автор: FIESSLER Götz, Fiessler Lutz
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Deformation device with a machine frame on which a pair of tools is arranged, wherein one of the tools is arranged on the machine frame so as to be relatively movable along a movement path and the tools form a size-variable working gap and wherein a first optical safety device is assigned to the movable tool, the safety device comprises a first beam source to provide a first beam bundle parallel to the end surfaces of the tools and a first light receiver to receive the first beam bundle wherein a second optical safety device is assigned to one of the tools, the second optical safety device comprises a second beam source to provide a second beam bundle and a second light receiver to receive the second beam bundle to secure a side surface of the tool aligned normal to the movement path and bordering on the end surface. 1. A deformation device comprising:first and second tools;a machine frame on which the first and second tools are arranged, at least one of the first and second tools being arranged on the machine frame so as to be relatively movable along a movement path, wherein end surfaces of the first and second tools arranged opposite each other form a size-variable working gap;a first optical safety device assigned to one of the first and second tools to secure the working gap, the safety first optical device comprising: a first beam source to provide a first beam bundle parallel to the end surfaces of the tools; and a first light receiver to receive the first beam bundle; anda second optical safety device assigned to one of the first and second tools, the second safety device comprising: a second beam source to provide a second beam bundle; and a second light receiver to receive the second beam bundle to secure a side surface of the tool to which the second optical safety device is assigned, aligned normal to the movement path and bordering on the end surface of the tool to which the second optical safety device is assigned.2. The deformation device according to ...

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Номер записи: 80
03-06-2021 дата публикации

Safety light curtain to disable carousel rotation

Номер: US20210165004A1
Автор: Nicholas NEWBERG
Принадлежит: Leica Biosystems Imaging Inc

A digital slide scanning apparatus includes a safety light curtain that operates to disable the motor that rotates the carousel when the presence of an object (e.g., the fingers of an operator) is detected within a predetermined area of the carousel. The light curtain also operates to disable the motor that rotates the carousel when an improperly positioned glass slide or slide rack is detected. The digital slide scanning apparatus also includes a multi-color status indicator for each rack slot that indicates the rack slot location of an improperly positioned glass slide or slide rack.

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Номер записи: 81
02-05-2019 дата публикации

PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD USING PROXIMITY DETECTION

Номер: US20190130758A1
Автор: Frederick Larry D., Hammond Paul
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response. 1. A system , comprising:a hazardous machine;a magnetic field generator positioned at the hazardous machine adapted to generate a magnetic field;a worker alarm device configured to sense the magnetic field and generate a response signal;a hazardous machine alarm device associated with the magnetic field generator and adapted to receive the response signal;a switch on the worker alarm device that when triggered causes the worker alarm device to transmit a request from the worker alarm device to the magnetic field generator to designate the worker alarm device as an operator of the hazardous machine;wherein the hazardous machine alarm device is adapted to generate a vehicle alarm if it receives the response signal from the worker alarm device and the worker alarm device is not designated an operator of the hazardous machine and the hazardous machine alarm device is adapted to not generate a vehicle alarm if it receives the response signal from the worker alarm device and the worker alarm device is designated an operator of the hazardous machine.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the request includes an identification of the worker alarm.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the worker alarm device is adapted to generate a worker alarm if it detects the strength of the magnetic field is above a predetermined threshold strength and the worker alarm device is not designated an operator of the hazardous machine and the worker alarm device is adapted to not generate an alarm if the worker alarm device is designated an operator ...

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Номер записи: 82
17-05-2018 дата публикации

Paper Shredder

Номер: US20180133717A1
Автор: Yin Min
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A paper shredder, comprising a housing provided with a paper inlet, a motor arranged in the housing, a control circuit module for controlling the motor to operate, at least one inductive electric conductor and a human inductive signal processing output module, wherein the inductive electric conductor is arranged at the inner wall of the housing near the paper inlet; the inductive electric conductor and the inner wall of the housing are in isolating contact or have a gap; the inductive electric conductor is electrically connected with the human inductive signal processing output module; and the human inductive signal processing output module is electrically connected with the control circuit module. The paper shredder has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, high safety and reliability, etc. 1. A paper shredder , comprising a housing provided with a paper inlet , a motor arranged in the housing , and a control circuit module for controlling the motor to operate; wherein:further comprising at least one inductive electric conductor and a human inductive signal processing output module, the inductive electric conductor is arranged at the inner wall of the housing near the paper inlet; the inductive electric conductor and the inner wall of the housing are in isolating contact or have a gap; the inductive electric conductor is electrically connected with the human inductive signal processing output module; the human inductive signal processing output module is electrically connected with the control circuit module; the human inductive signal processing output module is triggered to operate after inducing a human hand signal through the inductive electric conductor, and enables the motor to stop operating after outputting the signal to the control circuit module;{'b': '800', 'when the paper shredder is in operation, when a human hand approaches or contacts the housing at the paper inlet, the inductive electric conductor at the paper inlet of the housing ...

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Номер записи: 83
18-05-2017 дата публикации

PROTECTION METHOD AND PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A HANDLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170136633A1
Автор: ZILLICH Michael
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The method and a device are for protecting persons and stationary or autonomously moving obstacles in front of stationary or autonomously moving handling apparatuses such as manufacturing, transport, inspection or service robots and their manipulators from collisions within their workspace by pressure sensors in protective covers filled with medium in such a manner that the medium is not supplied to each individual protective element from outside, but the protective elements in their interior, in addition to a pressure sensor, also comprise a pressure-increasing device, which sucks in the medium, preferably ambient air, and generates a pressure in the interior of the protective element, which is adjustable from a control device. 1. A method for protecting persons and stationary or autonomously moving obstacles in front of stationary or autonomously moving handling apparatus such as manufacturing , transport , inspection or service robots and their manipulators from collisions within their workspace by protective covers including one or several internal pressure sensors , characterized in that in the method a medium is supplied to each individual protective element , provided the medium is not supplied under pressure from outside generating excess pressure is generated in the interior of the protective element , which comprises an internal pressure increasing device in addition to one or several pressure sensor(s).2. A method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the medium comprises ambient air claim 1 , the protective element having suction channels claim 1 , and said method further comprises sucking said medium in the protective element through the suction channels claim 1 , and generating pressurized medium in the interior of the protective element at a pressure adjustable by a control device.3. A method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the method further comprises actuating on demand power supply of the integrated pressure-increasing device ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-05-2018 дата публикации

OPTOELECTRONIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A MONITORED ZONE

Номер: US20180143345A1
Автор: JAHN Axel
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An optoelectronic sensor (), in particular a light grid, for monitoring a monitored zone () is provided, wherein the sensor has at least one light transmitter () for transmitting a monitoring beam (), at least one light receiver () for receiving the monitoring beam () and for generating a corresponding received signal, and an evaluation unit () to recognize from the received signal whether the monitoring beam () is interrupted and to output an interruption signal on a recognition of an unauthorized interruption of the monitoring beam (). The light receiver () is configured in this respect such that the received signal is dependent on the geometry of the light spot () generated at the light receiver () by the monitoring beam () and the evaluation unit () is configured to recognize from the received signal whether the non-interrupted monitored beam () is manipulated. 1. An optoelectronic sensor for monitoring a monitored zone , wherein the optoelectronic sensor has at least one light transmitter for transmitting a monitoring beam , at least one light receiver for receiving the monitoring beam and for generating a corresponding received signal , and an evaluation unit to recognize from the received signal whether the monitoring beam is interrupted and to output an interruption signal on a recognition of an unauthorized interruption of the monitoring beam ,wherein the light receiver is configured such that the received signal is dependent on the geometry of the light spot generated at the light receiver by the monitoring beam; and with the evaluation unit being configured to recognize from the received signal whether the non-interrupted monitored beam is manipulated.2. The optoelectronic sensor in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the optoelectronic sensor is a light grid.3. The optoelectronic sensor in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the evaluation unit is configured to determine a length of the light path of the monitoring beam from the received signal and to ...

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Номер записи: 85
25-05-2017 дата публикации

User selectable remote programming for cascade-connected light curtains

Номер: US20170146687A1
Автор: Charles Lee Osborn, Matthew Michael Gelineau, Michael Shawn Bechtold
Принадлежит: Banner Engineering Corp

Apparatus and associated methods relate to activating a blanking programming mode, such as fixed blanking (FB) or floating blanking (FLB), for example, for at least one user-selectable light curtain segment proximally connected to a distal-most segment in a string of cascaded light curtain segments. In an illustrative example, the selective activation may be initiated in response to a request signal from a remote request generator. The remote request generator may, in some examples, communicate the request signal to initiate the programming mode via a wireless communication link. In some embodiments, a request interface module may receive the request signal while releasably plugged into a terminal end of the distal-most segment. In various implementations, the remote selective activation may advantageously empower operators to rapidly configure cascaded light curtain systems that require programming modes for functions such as, for example, FB, FLB, or reduced resolution.

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Номер записи: 86
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Safety mat for safeguarding a technical installation

Номер: US20170148583A1
Автор: Joachim Rink, Matthias Kuczera, Tobias Hampe
Принадлежит: Pilz GmbH and Co KG

Safety mat for safeguarding an electrically driven installation, comprising a sensor, a rigid supporting body and an evaluation unit. The supporting body has a top side, a rear side and first and second side faces, adjoining the top and rear sides. The sensor has an active surface covering the top side of the supporting body. The rear side has an opening for contacting an evaluation unit arranged in the interior of the supporting body that is configured to provide an output signal depending on the actuation of the sensor. The first side face has a first cavity and the second side face has a second cavity. The rear side has a first and a second cable guide. The first cable guide connects the opening to the first cavity and the second cable guide connects the opening to the second cavity.

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Номер записи: 87
16-05-2019 дата публикации

ENHANCED SAFETY ATTACHMENT FOR CUTTING MACHINE

Номер: US20190145577A1
Автор: BLENKINSOPP Keith, BROWN Niven Rhys, HILDRETH Nicholas Leon, HURD Shaun, OXLEY Donald, WICKHAM Winston Duang, WRIGLEY Jonathan Tee
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The safety attachment provides preferably 4 video cameras mounted around a bandsaw blade and looking parallel to the blade direction. Each camera CCD sensor is partly scanned in mode 1. In mode 1 an axis corner of each scanned area is aligned with the camera axis, produced to the table, defining a corner of a parallel-sided protected volume including the entire exposed blade. The blade is rapidly braked when the attachment detects a glove intrusion. In the alternative fully scanned mode 2 the protected area extends outside the mode 1 area and a warning only is emitted on intrusion. 1101) For a powered cutting machine having a toothed blade () and a cutting axis , a safety attachment using at least two video cameras each having an optical axis and a readout device (CCD) located at a plane of focus of a lens characterised in that the safety attachment includes:the cameras are disposed about the blade; each camera having an optical axis directed toward a cutting area and parallel to the cutting axis of the blade;the CCD of each camera having a first image receptive area located about the optical axis; said image receptive area encompassing a second, smaller image receptive area situated to one side of the optical axis and positioned so that, when in use, the second image receptive area receives an image derived from a volume bordered along one corner edge by the optical axis and including the cutting axis of the blade; wherein a first mode of operation of the safety attachment employs the second receptive image area of the CCD and a second mode of operation employs the first receptive area as a source of a video output;{'figref': {'@idref': 'DRAWINGS', 'FIG. 3'}, 'b': '207', 'video signal analysis means () having a video input for each camera and configured to be capable, when in use, of monitoring the video inputs and of responding to presence of a distinctively coloured object represented in any one or more of the video inputs by producing an actuator activating ...

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Номер записи: 88
01-06-2017 дата публикации

Robotic safety using wearables

Номер: US20170151668A1
Автор: Peter Vincent Boesen
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A system for increasing safety during robot-human collaborations in a manufacturing environment is provided. The method includes at least one wearable device for use by a human worker and an industrial robot in operative communication with the at least one wearable device. The industrial robot is equipped to detect location of the human worker using the at least one wearable device. The at least one wearable device may include an earpiece. The at least one wearable device may include a set of earpieces including a left wearable earpiece and a right wearable earpiece.

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Номер записи: 89
31-05-2018 дата публикации

PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD USING PROXIMITY DETECTION

Номер: US20180151078A1
Автор: Frederick Larry D., Hammond Paul
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The invention relates to a complex proximity safety and warning system. The invention provides a safety system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response. 1. A system , comprising:a vehicle;a field generator positioned at the vehicle that generates a magnetic field and listens for a response signal during at least one time window, the at least one time window including a plurality of time portions;an alarm device configured to sense the magnetic field and generate a response signal,wherein the alarm device generates the response signal during a first number of the plurality of time portions for a first strength of the magnetic field and the alarm device generates the response signal during a second number of the plurality of time portions for a second strength of the magnetic field.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second strength is greater than the first strength and the second number of the plurality of time portions is greater than the first number of the plurality of time portions.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second number of plurality of time portions is all of the plurality of time portions within the at least one time window.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first number of plurality of time portions is one of the plurality of time portions within the at least one time window.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the alarm device is adapted to generate an alarm if a strength of the magnetic field is above a first predetermined threshold.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one time window is a plurality of time windows and the alarm device generates the response signal during each of the plurality of time windows.7. The system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 90
16-05-2019 дата публикации

Apparatus, Systems, and Methods Providing Remote Access Warning

Номер: US20190147718A1
Автор: Gnecco Silvio
Принадлежит: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.

A remote control warning device enabling communication of warnings and/or communication of information with a remote operation device. The remote control warning device includes a housing, a proximity sensor coupled to the housing configured to sense a presence of a person located within a safety zone, one or more warning devices coupled to the housing and configured to display and/or sound a warning to the person, a user interface coupled to the housing and configured to display information and/or allow input by a local operator, and a communication interface operatively coupleable with a communication network to provide communication with the remote operator. Warnings may be provided to the local operator. Automated processing systems including the remote control warning device and methods of operation are provided, as are other aspects. 1. A communication module , comprising:a housing;a proximity sensor coupled to the housing and configured to sense a presence of a person located within a safety zone;one or more warning devices coupled to the housing and configured to display or sound a warning to the person;a user interface coupled to the housing and configured to display information and/or allow input by a local operator; anda communication interface operatively coupleable with a communication network to provide communication therewith.2. The communication module of claim 1 , wherein the proximity sensor comprises an infrared detector.3. The communication module of claim 1 , wherein the one or more warning devices comprises a light adapted to emit light radiation.4. The communication module of claim 1 , wherein the one or more warning devices comprises a speaker adapted to emit audible sound radiation.5. The communication module of claim 4 , wherein the audible sound radiation is modulatable.6. The communication module of claim 1 , wherein the one or more warning devices comprises a distinctive warning pattern.7. The communication module of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 91
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Safety device of press brake and controlling method of press brake

Номер: US20190151921A1
Автор: Kento MATSUURA, Ryota Okamoto, Takayuki Aoki
Принадлежит: Amada Holdings Co Ltd

A projector emits laser light, and an optical receiver includes a photodetector. When an upper table is lowered, a safety controller controls lowering of the upper table to stop, when it is determined that the optical receiver is in a light obstructing state in a period in which a condition is satisfied that a first distance between a tip of a punch and an upper end of a material is equal to or greater than a second distance between the tip of the punch and the photodetector, and controls the lowering to continue without stopping the lowering of the upper table even when it is determined that the optical receiver is in the light obstructing state in a period in which a condition is satisfied that the first distance is less than the second distance.

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Номер записи: 92
08-06-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ROBOT

Номер: US20170157783A1
Автор: Ogawa Akira
Принадлежит: DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED

In a robot control system, the distance from an operating region of a robot arm to a person who is approaching the region is measured using a laser sensor. Information necessary to acquire a safety skill level that is stored in an RFID tag possessed by the person is acquired using an RFID reader. A controller classifies distances into a short distance, which is a distance within the operating region of the arm, a long distance, which is a distance that exceeds a movable region of the arm, and an intermediate distance, which is a distance between the short distance and the long distance. The motion of the arm is controlled by the controller, depending on the distance (i.e., the long distance, the intermediate distance, or the short distance) and the safety level. 16-. (canceled)7. A robot control system comprising:a distance measuring unit for measuring a distance from an operating region of a robot main body to a person who is approaching the region;an information acquisition unit for acquiring, by a wirelessly transmitted signal, information necessary to acquire a safety skill level of the person, which is stored in a recording medium possessed by the person; anda control device for controlling operation of the robot main body and acquiring the distance and the information from the distance measuring unit and the information acquisition unit, whereinthe control device classifies the distance into a short distance, which is a distance within the operating region, a long distance, which is a distance that exceeds a movable region of the robot main body, and an intermediate distance, which is a distance between the short distance and the long distance,in a case in which the distance belongs to the long distance, the control device operates the robot main body without deceleration,in a case in which the distance belongs to the short distance, the control device stops the operation of the robot main body,in a case in which the distance belongs to the intermediate ...

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Номер записи: 93
16-06-2016 дата публикации

Power Tool Safety Mechanisms

Номер: US20160167248A1
Автор: "OBanion Michael L.", Carrier David A.
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A sensing mechanism () for detecting user contact with an active portion () of the power tool () is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism () for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion () of a power tool () is provided. The safety mechanism () is configured to actuate upon receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism () is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion () away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a second aspect, the safety mechanism () is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity of the user away from the active portion () of the power tool (). 175.-. (canceled)76. A power tool having an active portion , comprising:a support structure;a strap that selectively engages the active portion of the power tool;a strap carrier coupled to the support structure and coupled to a first end of the strap; anda deployment mechanism selectively coupled between a second end of the strap and the strap carrier and, in response to an activation signal, uncouples the strap from the strap carrier such that the strap engages the active portion of the power tool and thereby discontinues movement of the active portion of the power tool.77. The power tool of wherein the strap is comprised of a para-aramid synthetic fiber.78. The power tool of wherein the strap carrier includes a channel that houses a portion of the strap claim 76 , where the first end of the strap is attached to an inner surface of the channel.79. The power tool of wherein the active portion is further defined as a rotating blade such that teeth of the rotating blade engage the strap and pulls the strap taut.80. The power tool of further includes a friction device residing in the channel of the strap carrier and cooperates with the strap to slow deployment of the strap upon engagement of the strap with the active portion of the power tool.81. The power tool of further comprises a biasing member integrated with the strap ...

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Номер записи: 94
29-09-2022 дата публикации

SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220305689A1
Автор: GRASSELLI GRAZIANO
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The safety system for a machine (), provided with a blade (), comprises: means () for detecting a dangerous condition for the safety of an operator; and a cutting-off apparatus () adapted to cut off the blade (), following the detection of the dangerous condition. 1112. A safety system for a machine () provided with a blade () that comprises:{'b': '2', 'means () for detecting a condition of danger for the safety to an operator; and'}{'b': 2', '12, 'a cutting-off apparatus () adapted to cut off the aforesaid blade () following detection of said dangerous condition.'}222112. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said cutting-off apparatus () includes at least one first movable cutting-off element () claim 1 , adapted to hit the blade ().32112. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said first movable element () is adapted to hit the blade () transversely to a first side thereof.422212. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the cutting-off apparatus () includes a second element () claim 2 , adapted to abut on the blade () at a position opposite the position in which the blade is hit by the first element.522. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the second element () is fixed.621222112210221. The system according to claim 4 , wherein the first element () or the second element () includes a cutting-off member () adapted to be inserted into a seat () of an abutting member () of the other element.72121122221. The system according to claim 6 , wherein the first element () includes said cutting-off member () and the second element () includes the abutting member ().8221212. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the cutting-off apparatus () includes elastic means () to send the first element against the blade ().922321212. The system according to claim 8 , wherein the cutting-off apparatus () includes a trigger () adapted alternatively to retain the first movable element () in a rest position wherein said elastic means () is preloaded or to release the ...

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Номер записи: 95
11-09-2014 дата публикации

Power Tool With Ferrous Contaminant Detection

Номер: US20140251105A1
Автор: Edward J. Vinarcik
Принадлежит: Robert Bosch Tool Corp

A power tool comprises a base defining a work surface for supporting a workpiece and a tool assembly supported on the base and having a working tool configured to perform an operation on the workpiece when it is supported on the work surface. A sensor is supported by the base in proximity to the work surface that is configured to detect a ferrous contaminant in the workpiece when the workpiece is supported on the work surface for operation by the tool assembly. The sensor provides a signal to a user interface that is configured to generate an output sensible by the operator of the power tool when the sensor detects a contaminant.

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Номер записи: 96
30-05-2019 дата публикации

SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN TO DISABLE CAROUSEL ROTATION

Номер: US20190162741A1
Автор: NEWBERG Nicholas
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A digital slide scanning apparatus includes a safety light curtain that operates to disable the motor that rotates the carousel when the presence of an object (e.g., the fingers of an operator) is detected within a predetermined area of the carousel. The light curtain also operates to disable the motor that rotates the carousel when an improperly positioned glass slide or slide rack is detected. The digital slide scanning apparatus also includes a multi-color status indicator for each rack slot that indicates the rack slot location of an improperly positioned glass slide or slide rack. 1. A digital slide scanning apparatus , comprising: a carousel base, the carousel base configured to support a plurality of slide racks, the carousel base having an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter edge, the carousel base further configured to be rotated 360 degrees in either direction under control of at least one processor of the digital slide scanning apparatus;', a perimeter edge extending upward from the carousel base proximal the perimeter edge of the carousel base, the perimeter edge having an upper portion and a lower portion; and', 'a recess in the perimeter edge positioned between the upper portion the lower portion, the recess configured to allow a hand of an operator to access a rack slot defined in part by the rack spacer;, 'a plurality of rack spacers extending upward from the carousel base, wherein adjacent pairs of rack spacers define a rack slot bordered on three sides by the carousel base, a first side of a first rack spacer and a second side of a second rack spacer, wherein each rack spacer comprises], 'a carousel comprisinga mount bracket positioned above the carousel;a machine base positioned below the carousel and configured to support the carousel; 'one of the transmitter or receiver is positioned on or in the mount bracket and the other of the transmitter or receiver is positioned on or in the machine base, wherein the transmitter and receiver are ...

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Номер записи: 97
25-06-2015 дата публикации

Laser Processing Machines with Barrier-Free Accesses

Номер: US20150176763A1
Автор: Breitling Detlef, Bunz Andreas
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A laser processing machine arrangement includes a laser processing head for laser processing a workpiece, the workpiece comprising a processing zone from which laser radiation is emitted radially during operation of the laser processing head, a laser protection wall that surrounds the laser processing head and a danger region disposed around the laser processing head, the laser protection wall shielding the laser radiation that is emitted radially from the processing, and at least one opening in the laser protection wall, through which the danger region can be entered, wherein the laser protection wall and the at least one in the laser protection wall are arranged in such a manner that the at least one opening is completely shadowed by the laser protection wall or is completely shadowed with cooperation of the laser protection wall from the laser radiation during operation of the laser processing head. 1. A laser processing machine arrangement , comprising:a laser processing head for laser processing a workpiece, the workpiece comprising a processing zone from which laser radiation is emitted radially during operation of the laser processing head;a laser protection wall surrounding the laser processing head and a danger region disposed around the laser processing head, the laser protection wall shielding the laser radiation that is emitted radially from the processing zone during operation; andat least one opening in the laser protection wall, through which the danger region can be entered,wherein, the laser protection wall and the at least one opening in the laser protection wall are arranged in such a manner that the at least one opening is completely shadowed by the laser protection wall or is completely shadowed with cooperation of the laser protection wall from the laser radiation that is emitted radially from the processing zone during operation of the laser processing head.2. The laser processing machine arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the at least ...

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Номер записи: 98
21-05-2020 дата публикации

Safety system and method for power tools

Номер: US20200158284A1
Автор: Dennis E. Lewis
Принадлежит: Individual

A safety system for a power tool having a motor and a cutting tool driven by the motor includes a control device configured to detect a direct contact of a conductive material with the cutting tool, the direct contact of the conductive material with the cutting tool defining a contact event, and a braking device movable between a retracted position and an engaged position. The control device is configured to interrupt electrical power to the motor and control the braking device to the engaged position when the contact event is detected.

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Номер записи: 99
15-06-2017 дата публикации

System and method for wearable indication of personal risk within a workplace

Номер: US20170169687A1
Автор: James R. Kozloski, John M. Wagner, Jorge A.M. Ortiz, Timothy M. Lynar
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Described herein is a method for alerting of personal risk in the workplace through a wearable indication signifying a risk condition that includes generating a set of workplace predictors of risk relating to accidents, injury, and industrial hygiene, based on at least one worker state that includes at least one of a physical state, a cognitive state, and an emotional state, and alerting a worker endangered by a predicted elevated risk to the existence of the predicted elevated risk by sending a perceivable alert to the worker. A system for alerting of personal workplace risk is also described.

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Номер записи: 100