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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2007
John B. Freese, Evanston, IL (US);
Bjorn J. Gunderson, Chicago, IL (US);
Robert H. Bruno, Avon, CT (US);
John B. Freese, Evanston, IL (US);
Bjorn J. Gunderson, Chicago, IL (US);
Robert H. Bruno, Avon, CT (US);
Credo Technology Corporation, Broadview, IL (US);
Abstract
A hybrid router is disclosed that is capable of operating as a fixed or a plunge router wherein the preferred embodiment thereof comprises a motor assembly that has a housing containing a motor as well as operating handles attached to the housing and operating controls for operating the motor. The motor assembly can be removably installed in either a fixed base assembly or a plunge base assembly. The preferred embodiment has an adjustment knob that is located on the motor assembly that engages depth adjustment mechanisms of either the fixed and plunge base assemblies when the motor assembly is installed in the respective base assemblies.