A safety device for use with a hand-held power tool. The safety device can include a tether assembly including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end can attach to a hand-held power tool, such as on a handle of the hand-held power tool. The second end can engage an operator, and can include a stirrup to engage a foot of an operator. A reactive device can be disposed at or between the first and second ends, and can have one or more mechanisms to arrest upward movement of the tool in response to a kickback motion of the tool during operation.

A safety device for use with a hand-held power tool. The safety device can include a tether assembly including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end can attach to a hand-held power tool, such as on a handle of the hand-held power tool. The second end can engage an operator, and can include a stirrup to engage a foot of an operator. A reactive device can be disposed at or between the first and second ends, and can have one or more mechanisms to arrest upward movement of the tool in response to a kickback motion of the tool during operation.

A blending system is shown and described herein. The blending system may include a base including a motor, a blade selectively and operably engaged with the base, where the motor rotates the blade, a container having an open end and a lid configured to cover the open end. The blending system may also include an interlock system that may include a plurality of induction coils positioned on the base and the container and be in electrical communication with at least one lid sensor, wherein the power is translated through the induction coils to engage a switch device to complete a power circuit to allow a user to operate the motor of the blender.

An access station, which is for presentation of a storage container from an automated storage and retrieval system to an operator at the access station, includes an access module, a drawer, and a first actuator. The access module includes a frame defining a drawer compartment provided within the frame and a front opening for allowing presentation of the storage container. The drawer includes a drawer base and a drawer front. The drawer is movably connected to the frame. The drawer base includes a support on which the storage container can be supported. The first actuator is for moving the drawer relative to the frame between a presentation position in which the drawer is protruding through the front opening of the frame and a retracted position in which the drawer is retracted within the drawer compartment. The access station includes a safety mechanism located above the front opening. The safety mechanism includes a cover, a safety plate, and a safety sensor. The cover is secured to the frame. The safety plate is movable relative to the cover between a non-activated position and an activated position. The safety sensor is for sensing the movement of the safety plate. The access station is configured to allow movement of the drawer relative to the frame when the safety sensor is sensing that the safety plate is in its non-activated position. The access station is configured to stop or reverse the movement of the drawer relative to the frame when the safety sensor has sensed that the safety plate is in its activated position.

An access station, which is for presentation of a storage container from an automated storage and retrieval system to an operator at the access station, includes an access module, a drawer, and a first actuator. The access module includes a frame defining a drawer compartment provided within the frame and a front opening for allowing presentation of the storage container. The drawer includes a drawer base and a drawer front. The drawer is movably connected to the frame. The drawer base includes a support on which the storage container can be supported. The first actuator is for moving the drawer relative to the frame between a presentation position in which the drawer is protruding through the front opening of the frame and a retracted position in which the drawer is retracted within the drawer compartment. The access station includes a safety mechanism located above the front opening. The safety mechanism includes a cover, a safety plate, and a safety sensor. The cover is secured to the frame. The safety plate is movable relative to the cover between a non-activated position and an activated position. The safety sensor is for sensing the movement of the safety plate. The access station is configured to allow movement of the drawer relative to the frame when the safety sensor is sensing that the safety plate is in its non-activated position. The access station is configured to stop or reverse the movement of the drawer relative to the frame when the safety sensor has sensed that the safety plate is in its activated position.

A storage system includes a first area, a second area, a vehicle, and a vehicle gate arrangement. The first area includes a framework structure including upright members and a two-dimensional first rail system arranged across a top of framework structure. The first rail system includes a first set of parallel rails arranged to guide movement of vehicles in a first direction across the top of the frame structure, and a second set of parallel rails arranged perpendicular to the first set of rails to guide movement of the vehicles in a second direction across the top of the framework structure that is perpendicular to the first direction. The first and second sets of parallel rails divide the first rail system into a plurality of access openings in the first rail system for allowing lifting and lowering of a storage container between a position above the first rail system and a position below the first rail system. The vehicle operable on the first rail system. The vehicle includes a first set of wheels for driving in the first direction and a second set of wheels for driving in the second direction. The second area includes a second rail system. The vehicle gate arrangement controls passage of the vehicle between the first area and the second area via a connecting rail system. The vehicle gate arrangement includes a space for accommodating the vehicle; a first shutter for separating the space and the first area; and a second shutter for separating the space and the second area. Both the first shutter and the second shutter are each actuatable between: an open position which allows passage of the vehicle therethrough; and an obstructing position which restricts passage of the vehicle therethrough. The first shutter and the second shutter are coupled to each other for synchronous movement such that one shutter moves in one direction with respect to a first opening and the other shutter moves in an opposite direction with respect to a second opening, and wherein the first shutter and/or the second shutter is in the respective obstructing position at any time.

A storage system includes a first area, a second area, a vehicle, and a vehicle gate arrangement. The first area includes a framework structure including upright members and a two-dimensional first rail system arranged across a top of framework structure. The first rail system includes a first set of parallel rails arranged to guide movement of vehicles in a first direction across the top of the frame structure, and a second set of parallel rails arranged perpendicular to the first set of rails to guide movement of the vehicles in a second direction across the top of the framework structure that is perpendicular to the first direction. The first and second sets of parallel rails divide the first rail system into a plurality of access openings in the first rail system for allowing lifting and lowering of a storage container between a position above the first rail system and a position below the first rail system. The vehicle operable on the first rail system. The vehicle includes a first set of wheels for driving in the first direction and a second set of wheels for driving in the second direction. The second area includes a second rail system. The vehicle gate arrangement controls passage of the vehicle between the first area and the second area via a connecting rail system. The vehicle gate arrangement includes a space for accommodating the vehicle; a first shutter for separating the space and the first area; and a second shutter for separating the space and the second area. Both the first shutter and the second shutter are each actuatable between: an open position which allows passage of the vehicle therethrough; and an obstructing position which restricts passage of the vehicle therethrough. The first shutter and the second shutter are coupled to each other for synchronous movement such that one shutter moves in one direction with respect to a first opening and the other shutter moves in an opposite direction with respect to a second opening, and wherein the first shutter and/or the second shutter is in the respective obstructing position at any time.

A controller unit includes: a base unit having a slot; a module that includes a printed circuit board and that is mounted on the base unit; a pair of male and female connectors, one being included in the base unit and the other being included in the module; and a turning support that allows the module to be turned with respect to the base unit. A pair of a recess and a projection are provided to prevent wrong attachment. The base unit has one of the recess and the projection and the module has the other. The positions of the recess and the projection vary depending on the type of module.

A controller unit includes: a base unit having a slot; a module that includes a printed circuit board and that is mounted on the base unit; a pair of male and female connectors, one being included in the base unit and the other being included in the module; and a turning support that allows the module to be turned with respect to the base unit. A pair of a recess and a projection are provided to prevent wrong attachment. The base unit has one of the recess and the projection and the module has the other. The positions of the recess and the projection vary depending on the type of module.

A machine housing of a machine tool or an automated machine such as an automated storage system having protective side walls covering the lateral sides of the machine housing, wherein each lateral side wall comprises at least one or a plurality of wall segments, arranged on top of each other, wherein a rope stop safety is provided, wherein each wall segment is secured to the machine housing via said rope stop safety and wherein said rope stop safety comprises at least one cable.