Process for automated sanding of a vehicle component surface
US11383344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J11/0065
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for automated sanding of a vehicle component surface is provided and includes providing a sanding mechanism having a sanding head engaged with a housing, a rotary motor contained within the housing, the rotary motor having a drive shaft rotatable about an axis and extending outwardly therefrom, a radial plate attached to a first end of the drive shaft, and a sanding disk having an abrasive surface releasably attached to the radial plate; attaching the sanding head to a gimbal having a pressure sensor; powering the rotary motor driving rotation of the drive shaft, the radial plate and the sanding disk in at least one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; movably applying the sanding disk to the surface at a maintained constant pressure; and achieving a desired finish on the surface prepared to be primed and painted to a class A auto high sheen surface finish.
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