Pole sander

US12005547B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BLACK & DECKER INC. · US

Inventors

• Robert Miebach · Taunusstein, DE
• Marek Turisin · Niedernhausen, DE
• Joerg Roth · Bad Kötzting, DE
• Thomas Heilig · Frankfurt am Main, DE
• Tim Heimrich · Bad Camberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 21, 2020
• Grant date: Jun 11, 2024
• Expiry date: Dec 10, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B24B55/102
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A handheld pole sander is provided including an elongate body having two ends, the elongate body including a first pole and a second pole made partially of electrically conductive material and capable of sliding in and out of each other in a telescopic manner the first pole and second pole are made from electrically conductive material. An electric motor electrically controlled by control electronics is provided, and a sanding head is attached via a pivot mechanism to a first end of the elongate body. At least one seal is located between overlapping parts of the first pole and second pole. The seal includes an electrically conductive material and provides an electrical connection between the first pole and second pole. Alternatively, at least one electrical contact is provided between the first pole and second pole to provide an electrical connection between the first pole and second pole.