Random orbital sander
US5319888A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/88046
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed in connection with a random orbital sander the utilization of improved arrangements for resiliently supporting an air motor, controlling the flow of pressurized air to the motor, and utilizing air exhausted from the motor to withdraw dust from a shroud arranged to collect dust generated incident to operation of the sander. Also disclosed is an alternative dust collecting arrangement, wherein the shroud is connected by a sander mounted duct to a source of vacuum.
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