Patent · US Expired

Router or cutter bit chuck or extension

US7172377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 2004
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/30952
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An extension for a bit or cutter tool relative to a rotational power source. The extension includes a blind bore receiving the shank of the bit or cutter. The opposite end of the body has structure that can be operatively connected to the source of rotational power. A second bore through the side of the body intersects the first bore. The second bore has two portions. The inner-most portion has a smaller diameter and is internally threaded. The outer portion has a larger diameter and slidably receives a clamping member. Clamping member can be retained by a shoulder bolt and has an end that can enter into the blind bore to clamp the shank in place. Preferably the clamping member is a sleeve having a center bore and a concentric exterior. Another aspect of the invention includes a biasing means that biases the sleeve outward of the bore.

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