Clamping mechanism for a powered sander
US5643063A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B23/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carrier is connected to the plunger for reciprocating therewith; the carrier is of inverted U-shape defining a recess open at its bottom. A holder is pivotally mounted to the carrier for swinging movement back and forth between a first position wherein the holder is substantially nested within the recess in the carrier and a second position wherein a substantial portion of the holder extends out of and away from the carrier recess. The holder is also of inverted U-shape defining a cavity for receiving a portion of a contour sanding member. Detent elements on the carrier compress the holder when the latter is in its first position thereby to impart a clamping force to a contour sanding member received within the cavity of the holder. A manually operated ejection member mounted on the tool housing engages the holder for moving the same from its first position to its second position.
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