Sanding element and apparatus
US5301472A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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