Router attachment
US5662440A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/306608
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A router attachment is provided for converting a small hand-held rotary cutting tool into a miniature router. The attachment has a base having a planar lower surface, a central aperture, an upright column and a handle. A tool holder slidably mounted on the upright column is provided with a clamp for affixing the rotary cutting tool thereto. A height adjustment mechanism enables the user to adjust the height of the tool holder relative to the base planar lower surface and a lock mechanism releasably locks the tool holder to the base column during use.
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