Patent ID: 9216487
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: B24B,B24D

Abstract:
1. A tool sharpener for sharpening a cutting tool having a cutting edge, the tool sharpener comprising: a base housing adapted to be contactingly supported on a base surface, the base housing having an overall length dimension in a first direction; a support member extending along the overall length dimension of the base housing and adapted for rotation with respect to the base housing about a central axis extending along the first direction; an abrasive surface covering a top surface of the support member, the support member rotating the abrasive surface responsive to presentation of the cutting edge of the tool thereagainst as the cutting edge is moved along the abrasive surface in the first direction; and a biasing mechanism coupled to the support member and adapted to urge the support member to a neutral rotational position with respect to the base housing, the biasing mechanism comprising a counterweight coupled to the support member opposite the abrasive surface.