(under subclass 46) Devices including means for sensing a desired or undesired condition with respect to either the work or tool and means which and as a result of this sensing (and without external intervention), bring about an alteration in the operation or control of the device.
(1) Note. The alteration includes stopping or starting of all or part of the mechanism so as to correct, avoid damage from, or mitigate the effects of the sensed condition.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
83, Cutting,
67+, for cutting devices including means to monitor and control operation.
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control,
116.5+, for power stop mechanisms and see the notes thereto for other loci of machine control means responsive to means for sensing work or tool conditions.
