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Sander having two-piece fan

US9102048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 2013
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B55/105
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sander may include a housing, a motor, a sanding platen, and a two-piece fan. The motor may be disposed within the housing and may include an output shaft. The sanding platen may be driven by the motor for movement relative to the housing. The fan may be driven by the motor and may include a first piece formed from a first material and a second piece formed from a second material. The first piece may include a disk-shaped body having first and second opposite sides. The first side may include a plurality of first blades extending therefrom. The second side may include a plurality of second blades extending therefrom and a recess formed therein. The second piece may be received in the recess and may include a counterweight boss formed thereon.

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