Sander with multiple-layered platen
US5879227A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24D9/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sanding apparatus (1) has a sanding platen (2) to which motion is applied. The platen (2) has a flat surface (9) to which an abrasive sheet (22) is applied. The peripheral edge (3) of the platen (2) has a point (4) which can be used for detailed sanding. The surface (9) has a detachable portion (14) adjacent the point (4). The detachable portion (14) can be removed from the remainder of the platen (2) and rotated through 180.degree.. The abrasive sheet (22) can have an area corresponding to the detachable portion (14) of the surface (9) which is removable from the remainder of the abrasive sheet (22) by means of a perforated line (24).
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