Patent ID: 6606931
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: B23D,B23Q,B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for performing working operations on a workpiece, said device comprising:a table defining a horizontal work surface and a bore extending generally parallel to said horizontal work surface; a shaft disposed within said bore defined by said table, said shaft extending outwardly from said table generally parallel to said horizontal surface; a support housing supporting a motor and a working tool driven by said motor, said support housing being disposed on said shaft adjacent to said table, said support housing and said motor being pivotable around said shaft between a first position where said support housing is generally perpendicular to said horizontal work surface of said table and a second position where said support housing is at an acute angle with respect to said horizontal work surface of said table; a detent system disposed between said table and said support housing, said detent system working automatically to releasably secure said support housing to said table such that said support housing is located at a specified angle with respect to said table, said detent system comprising: a ball; a compression spring disposed between said ball and one of said table and said support housing, said compression spring biasing said ball towards the other end of said table and said support housing; and at least one detent defined by the other of said table and said support housing, said ball engaging said detent to releasably secure said support housing at said specified angle.