Router depth of cut adjustment
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1. A portable router with an adjustable depth of cut comprising:
- a motor unit including a first threads and an output spindle;
a router bit operatively connected to the output spindle of the motor unit;
an adjustment ring having an axis of rotation and including a groove and a second threads, the second threads for cooperation with the first threads of the motor unit for adjustment of the depth of cut of the router bit, and the groove having a first surface substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the adjustment ring;
a base for surrounding the motor unit and rotatably supporting the adjustment ring;
at least one clip assembly including a lip with a second surface, the clip movable from between a first position, wherein the lip engages the groove of the adjustment ring, and a second position wherein the lip is disengaged from the groove; and
wherein, when the lip is engaged in the groove, the second surface is substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the adjustment ring.
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Abstract
A fixed base router with an adjustable depth of cut comprising a motor unit including a first threads and an output spindle, a router bit operatively connected to the output spindle of the motor unit, an adjustment ring including a second threads for cooperation with the first threads of the motor unit for adjustment of the depth of cut of the router bit, a base for supporting the adjustment ring, and a plurality of clip assemblies for selectably coupling the adjustment ring to the base assembly, and wherein the clip assemblies are simultaneously operable by the fingers of one hand of the person using the router.
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1. A portable router with an adjustable depth of cut comprising:
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a motor unit including a first threads and an output spindle;
a router bit operatively connected to the output spindle of the motor unit;
an adjustment ring having an axis of rotation and including a groove and a second threads, the second threads for cooperation with the first threads of the motor unit for adjustment of the depth of cut of the router bit, and the groove having a first surface substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the adjustment ring;
a base for surrounding the motor unit and rotatably supporting the adjustment ring;
at least one clip assembly including a lip with a second surface, the clip movable from between a first position, wherein the lip engages the groove of the adjustment ring, and a second position wherein the lip is disengaged from the groove; and
wherein, when the lip is engaged in the groove, the second surface is substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the adjustment ring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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