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Sanding element and apparatus

US5408794A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1992
Grant dateApr 25, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

An apparatus for sanding a work piece includes a motor, a motor housing, an essentially cylindrical sanding element assembly including a sanding element, a tubular sanding element assembly first support member extending from the motor housing to the sanding element assembly, and a drive train extending from the motor through the first support member to the sanding element assembly. The motor housing is preferably cylindrical and has a longitudinal axis, and the first support member extends essentially perpendicular to the housing longitudinal axis, and the cylindrical sanding element assembly also has a longitudinal axis which is essentially parallel to the housing longitudinal axis. The sanding element assembly and the housing each preferably have two ends, and the first support member is preferably joined to one end of the housing and to one end of the sanding element assembly, and additionally includes a second support member joined to the end of the housing and extending to engage the other end of the sanding element assembly. The second support member is preferably removable from the sanding element assembly so that the sanding element can be removed and optionally reversed wh…

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