Patent ID: 6726414
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B23Q,B27C,Y10T

Abstract:
A fixed base router comprising:a base having a lower planar surface, an upper end, a central bore, and a handle affixed thereto; an adjusting ring rotatably affixed to the base upper end, coaxial with the central bore, the adjusting ring having a series of gear teeth defining a ring gear; a motor housing including a motor secured therein for imparting rotational movement to a tool holder extending from the motor housing, the motor housing having an external thread formed thereabout; and a pinion gear journaled for rotation relative to the base and engaged with the ring gear, the pinion gear having a dial which rotates with the pinion gear relative to the base; wherein one of the adjusting ring and base has an internal thread formed therein, engaged with the motor housing external thread, and the other of the adjusting ring and base is adapted to prevent rotation of the motor housing relative thereto, such that rotation of the adjusting ring axially translates the motor housing relative to the base; and wherein one of the base and dial includes a scale, and the other of the base and dial includes an indicator for indicating fine adjustment of the motor housing axial position relative to the base.