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Sander having removable platen

US7736216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2008
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D7/066
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool for moving an abrasive media. The tool includes a tool body, a platen, a drive system and a retaining knob. The platen has an exterior platen surface and a knob aperture that is formed through the exterior platen surface. The drive system is housed in the tool body and configured to move the platen. The drive system includes an output member with a first threaded portion. The retaining knob is received through the knob aperture in the exterior platen surface of the platen. The retaining knob has a knob portion, which has an exterior surface, and an attachment member with a second threaded portion that is threadably coupled to the first threaded portion. The platen surface and at least a portion of the knob surface are co-planar. A related method is also provided.

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