Machine with uv illumination

Abstract

A machine according to the present teachings can include a machine housing and a drive mechanism disposed in the machine housing and driving an output member. An input member can be associated with the machine housing for activating the drive mechanism. A working member can be driven by the output member. A light source can be coupled to the machine housing that projects UV light onto an area proximate to the working member. According to additional features, the light source can comprise a UV light source. According to other features, the light source can collectively define a light emitting device and a filter. The filter can allow black light to pass therethrough. The light emitting device can comprise an incandescent bulb, a light emitting diode, or a fluorescent bulb according to various examples.

1 . A machine comprising:
 a machine housing;   a drive mechanism disposed in the machine housing and driving an output member;   an input member associated with the machine housing for activating the drive mechanism;   a working member driven by the output member; and   a light source coupled to the machine housing that projects UV light onto an area proximate to the working member.   
   
   
       2 . The machine of  claim 1  wherein the light source comprises a UV light source. 
   
   
       3 . The machine of  claim 1  wherein the light source collectively defines a light emitting device and a filter, wherein the filter allows black light to pass therethrough. 
   
   
       4 . The machine of  claim 3  wherein the light emitting device comprises one of an incandescent bulb, a light emitting diode and a fluorescent bulb. 
   
   
       5 . The machine of  claim 1 , further comprising a writing instrument operable to place markings onto a workpiece, the markings corresponding to a working pattern and wherein the UV light illuminates the working pattern relative to the area proximate to the working member. 
   
   
       6 . The machine of  claim 1  wherein the light source is disposed on the machine housing generally proximate to the working member. 
   
   
       7 . The machine of  claim 6  wherein the light source is powered by a power source internal to the machine housing. 
   
   
       8 . The machine of  claim 7  wherein the light source is powered by a common power source as the drive mechanism. 
   
   
       9 . The machine of  claim 8 , further comprising a switch to selectively electrically connect the light source to the common power source. 
   
   
       10 . The machine of  claim 6  wherein the light source is disposed in a light housing that is portable and comprises an internal power source. 
   
   
       11 . The machine of  claim 1  wherein the machine comprises a sewing machine. 
   
   
       12 . The machine of  claim 11  wherein the working member comprises a needle. 
   
   
       13 . The machine of  claim 12  wherein the input member comprises a foot pedal. 
   
   
       14 . The machine of  claim 1  wherein the drive mechanism is hand driven. 
   
   
       15 . The machine of  claim 1  wherein the machine comprises one of a rotary tool, grinder, circular saw, scroll saw, band saw and jigsaw. 
   
   
       16 . A machine comprising:
 a machine housing having an input member;   a motor provided in the machine housing and coupled to an output member, the motor activating in response to an input from the input member;   a working member driven by the output member;   a black light disposed on the machine housing and emitting light adjacent to the working member; and   a writing instrument configured to mark a workpiece corresponding to a working pattern;   wherein the emitted light from the black light makes the marks of the working pattern appear optically brighter than areas of the workpiece in range of the emitted black light but without the marks.   
   
   
       17 . The machine of  claim 16  wherein the writing instrument comprises a highlighter. 
   
   
       18 . The machine of  claim 16  wherein the writing instrument comprises a pencil. 
   
   
       19 . The machine of  claim 16  wherein the black light is powered by a power source common with the motor. 
   
   
       20 . The machine of  claim 16  wherein the black light is disposed in a light housing, the light housing being selectively attached to the machine housing. 
   
   
       21 . The machine of  claim 20  wherein the light housing is portable and comprises an internal power source. 
   
   
       22 . A method of manipulating a workpiece with a machine, the method comprising:
 marking a pattern onto the workpiece with a writing instrument;   activating a UV light source associated with the workpiece, the UV light source emitting light that makes the markings of the pattern appear optically brighter relative to the surrounding areas of the workpiece in range of the emitted light; and   manipulating the workpiece with a working member on the machine while directing the working member substantially along the markings.   
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 22  wherein the working member includes a needle and manipulating the workpiece includes repeatedly passing the needle through the workpiece to secure a flexible member carried by the needle substantially along the markings.