Patent · US Expired

Plunge type router

US4316685A · kind A · utility

30Cited by
3References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 29, 1980
Grant dateFeb 23, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/306608
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plunge type router is disclosed which includes a base housing having a work engaging surface and an upper portion within which a driving motor is supportingly mounted for reciprocable movement with respect thereto. A pair of extension coil springs are provided extending between a first pair of projections provided on the upper portion of the base housing and a second pair of projections secured to the motor housing which operate to continuously bias the driving motor into a retracted position. The extension springs are arranged in the form of loops positioned on opposite sides of the router and are concealed and protected by a pair of handles secured to the motor housing which handles are movable therewith.

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