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Depth adjustment mechanism

  • US 7,334,614 B2
  • Filed: 04/22/2004
  • Issued: 02/26/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A depth adjustment mechanism for a power tool having a motor casing adjustably received in a base, the depth adjustment mechanism comprising:

  • a rotation member;

    a threaded shaft member coupled with the rotation member, and being received within a sleeve coupled to the base;

    a rack member coupled with the casing, the rack member being selectively engaged by the threaded shaft member; and

    a biasing assembly including a clamp with an arm that clamps over at least one of the threaded shaft member and the rack member to enable selective engagement of the threaded shaft member with the rack member,wherein the threaded shaft member and the rack member, when engaged, enable depth adjustment of the motor casing relative to the base.

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