Inventors:
Tony C. Jewett - Chico CA, US
International Classification:
B24B 7/00
Abstract:
An instrument sharpener system for efficiently sharpening dental tools, such as but not limited to dental explorers. The instrument sharpener system generally includes a body including a motor and a drive member, wherein the drive member is mechanically connected to the motor and the motor rotates the drive member about a first axis. A sharpening unit including a pinion gear and a sharpening member positioned within the pinion gear, wherein the sharpening unit extends from the drive member and rotates about a second axis offset from the first axis. A head including an opening and a ring gear extends from the body, wherein the ring gear and the sharpening unit are positioned within the head. The pinion gear rotates around the ring gear and along the second axis, wherein the sharpening member of the outer member receives a tip of a dental explorer via the opening.