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Sanding element and apparatus

US5301472A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 1993
Grant dateApr 12, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 30, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D13/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for sanding a work piece is provided which includes a mounting surface for abrasive strips and has an axis of rotation. Several of these strips are oriented radially with relation to the axis and laterally to themselves and at least a portion of the strips are surfaced with an abrasive material. These strips are optionally attached to mounting sleeves having a first elastic sleeve adapted to be fitted over the mounting surface. The apparatus preferably includes at least one telescopic housing. Within the housing is a drive shaft including a flexible drive shaft portion and a telescopic drive shaft portion. A motor drive system is also provided. A pivot mechanism is also provided to pivot the drive shaft and the axis of rotation of the apparatus.

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