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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2002
Robert A. Erickson, Raleigh, NC (US);
Thomas O. Muller, Greensburg, PA (US);
Michael A. Weisel, Latrobe, PA (US);
Robert A. Erickson, Raleigh, NC (US);
Thomas O. Muller, Greensburg, PA (US);
Michael A. Weisel, Latrobe, PA (US);
Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, PA (US);
Abstract
An adjustment device comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions are adjustably engaging one another. The adjustment device has an overall length that is adapted to be adjusted by adjusting the first and second portions relative to one another. The overall length is adapted to be adjusted to vary a distance between the drill motor and the work piece. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a slip fit member and a threaded member opposite the slip fit member. The adjustment device has an overall length that is adjustable to vary a spatial relation between the drill motor and work piece. Yet another embodiment of the invention comprises a drill motor, a support, and an adjustment device. The adjustment device comprises a slip fit member and a threaded member spaced apart from the slip fit member. One of the members is engageable with the drill motor and the other member is engageable with the support. The adjustment device has an overall length that is adjustable to vary the spatial relation between the drill motor and the support.