Patent ID: 6779954
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B27C,Y10T

Abstract:
A portable router with an adjustable depth of cut comprising:a motor unit including a first threads and an output spindle; a router bit operatively connected to the output spindle of the motor unit; an adjustment ring having an axis of rotation and including a groove and a second threads, the second threads for cooperation with the first threads of the motor unit for adjustment of the depth of cut of the router bit, and the groove having a first surface substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the adjustment ring; a base for surrounding the motor unit and rotatably supporting the adjustment ring; at least one clip assembly including a lip with a second surface, the clip movable from between a first position, wherein the lip engages the groove of the adjustment ring, and a second position wherein the lip is disengaged from the groove; and wherein, when the lip is engaged in the groove, the second surface is substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the adjustment ring.