US20150202743A1 - Universal fit sanding pad for random orbital sanders - Google Patents

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US20150202743A1
US20150202743A1 US13/999,171 US201413999171A US2015202743A1 US 20150202743 A1 US20150202743 A1 US 20150202743A1 US 201413999171 A US201413999171 A US 201413999171A US 2015202743 A1 US2015202743 A1 US 2015202743A1
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    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D11/00—Constructional features of flexible abrasive materials; Special features in the manufacture of such materials
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    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24B—MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
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  • Random orbital sanders are used for a variety of sanding operations from removing paint, preparing surfaces, woodworking, auto repair and polishing. Random orbital sanders have a round sanding pad which supports a sandpaper disc mounted on the pad by hook and loop (Velcro). The pad itself is mounted to the power orbital sander by three or four screws or bolts which allow for rotating about in an orbital path.
  • Random orbital sanders are manufactured with two different configurations in the method that they mount the sanding pad. Certain manufacturers allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 4 bolts/screws, and certain others allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 3 bolts/screws.
  • the universal fit sanding pad will have all the requisite bolt/screw receptacles to fit on both 3 and 4 bolt configurations by using a unique design with 6 unique receptacles in a specific formation.
  • FIG. 1 A pad that can only fit on a 3 bolt/screw random orbiting sander
  • FIG. 2 A pad that can only fit on a 4 bolt/screw random orbiting sander
  • FIG. 3 A universal fit pad that will fit either 3 or 4 bolt/screw configurations
  • FIG. 4 A random orbital sander with a universal fit pad attached
  • the universal fit sanding pad is uniquely able to fit any random orbital sander that allows for 3 or 4 bolt/screw configuration.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the existing pad for a 3 bolt/screw configuration.
  • the pad must attach to the bottom of a random orbital sander by pushing screws or bolts through the holes marked “A”, “B”, and “C”.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the existing pad for a 4 bolt/screw configuration.
  • the pad must attach to the bottom of a random orbital sander by pushing screws or bolts through the holes marked “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”
  • FIG. 3 is an illustration of how the universal fit sanding pad is constructed from the configuration of 3 and 4 bolt/screw receptacle sanding pads.
  • the holes marked “A”, “B”, and “C” are from the 3 bolt/screw configuration, and the holes marked “D”, “E”, “F”, “G” are from the 4 bolt/screw configuration.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the random orbital sander with a universal fit pad attached
  • Random orbital sanders are used for a variety of sanding operations from removing paint, preparing surfaces, woodworking, auto repair and polishing. Random orbital sanders have a round sanding pad which supports a sandpaper disc mounted on the pad by hook and loop (Velcro). The pad itself is mounted to the power orbital sander by three or four screws or bolts which allow for rotating about in an orbital path.
  • Random orbital sanders are manufactured with two different configurations in the method that they mount the sanding pad. Certain manufacturers allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 4 bolts/screws, and certain others allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 3 bolts/screws.
  • the universal fit sanding pad will have all the requisite bolt/screw receptacles to fit on both 3 and 4 bolt configurations by using a unique design with 6 unique receptacles in a specific formation.
  • the six holes/receptacles that will use screws/bolts to attach to the random orbital tool.
  • the six holes/receptacles are set up in a specific configuration and distance from each other.

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Random orbital sanders have a round sanding pad which supports a sandpaper disc mounted on the pad by hook and loop (Velcro). The pad itself is mounted to the power orbital sander by three or four screws or bolts which allow for rotating about in an orbital path.
Random orbital sanders are manufactured with two different configurations in the method that they mount the sanding pad. Certain manufacturers allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 4 bolts/screws, and certain others allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 3 bolts/screws. The universal fit sanding pad will have all the requisite bolt/screw receptacles to fit on both 3 and 4 bolt configurations by using a unique design with 6 unique receptacles in a specific formation and distance form one another.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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    • REFERENCES CITED U.S. Patent Documents
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,142,858 A 11-2000 Luedeke, Arthur P . . . 451/342
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,149,511 A 11-2000 Huber, Paul W A . . . 451/357
  • U.S. Pat. No. 7,270,598 B2 09-2007 Dutterer, David Eric et al. 451/357
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    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • (1) Field of the Invention
  • Power tools
  • 2. Background
  • Random orbital sanders are used for a variety of sanding operations from removing paint, preparing surfaces, woodworking, auto repair and polishing. Random orbital sanders have a round sanding pad which supports a sandpaper disc mounted on the pad by hook and loop (Velcro). The pad itself is mounted to the power orbital sander by three or four screws or bolts which allow for rotating about in an orbital path.
  • Random orbital sanders are manufactured with two different configurations in the method that they mount the sanding pad. Certain manufacturers allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 4 bolts/screws, and certain others allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 3 bolts/screws. The universal fit sanding pad will have all the requisite bolt/screw receptacles to fit on both 3 and 4 bolt configurations by using a unique design with 6 unique receptacles in a specific formation.
    • DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART
  • FIG. 1 A pad that can only fit on a 3 bolt/screw random orbiting sander
  • FIG. 2 A pad that can only fit on a 4 bolt/screw random orbiting sander
  • FIG. 3 A universal fit pad that will fit either 3 or 4 bolt/screw configurations
  • FIG. 4 A random orbital sander with a universal fit pad attached
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The universal fit sanding pad is uniquely able to fit any random orbital sander that allows for 3 or 4 bolt/screw configuration. There are 6 receptacles in a defined formation (specific distance from one another) to attach the appropriate number of bolts/screws so as to secure the pad to the random orbital sander.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the existing pad for a 3 bolt/screw configuration. The pad must attach to the bottom of a random orbital sander by pushing screws or bolts through the holes marked “A”, “B”, and “C”.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the existing pad for a 4 bolt/screw configuration. The pad must attach to the bottom of a random orbital sander by pushing screws or bolts through the holes marked “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”
  • FIG. 3 is an illustration of how the universal fit sanding pad is constructed from the configuration of 3 and 4 bolt/screw receptacle sanding pads. The holes marked “A”, “B”, and “C” are from the 3 bolt/screw configuration, and the holes marked “D”, “E”, “F”, “G” are from the 4 bolt/screw configuration. There is one receptacle that overlaps both configurations and is labeled “A, D”
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the random orbital sander with a universal fit pad attached
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Random orbital sanders are used for a variety of sanding operations from removing paint, preparing surfaces, woodworking, auto repair and polishing. Random orbital sanders have a round sanding pad which supports a sandpaper disc mounted on the pad by hook and loop (Velcro). The pad itself is mounted to the power orbital sander by three or four screws or bolts which allow for rotating about in an orbital path.
  • Random orbital sanders are manufactured with two different configurations in the method that they mount the sanding pad. Certain manufacturers allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 4 bolts/screws, and certain others allow for a connection to the sanding pad by 3 bolts/screws. The universal fit sanding pad will have all the requisite bolt/screw receptacles to fit on both 3 and 4 bolt configurations by using a unique design with 6 unique receptacles in a specific formation.
  • Components of the universal fit sanding pad:
  • 1. Six holes/receptacles that will use screws/bolts to attach to the random orbital tool. The six holes/receptacles are set up in a specific configuration and distance from each other.
  • As designated in FIG. 3:
  • A) Distance from the centre of the receptacles: A to B, B to C, and C to D: 36 mm
  • B) Distance from the centre of the receptacles: D to E, E to F, F to G, G to D: 29 mm
  • C) Distance from the centre of the receptacles: D to F, G to E: 41 mm
    • CONCLUSION
  • The above specification, and examples provide a complete description of the use of the invention. Since many embodiments of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the invention resides in the claims as mentioned below, specifically the distances between the receptacles numbering six with defined distances between them enabling a fit onto any random orbital sander with 3 or 4 bolt/screws. The invention is a unique design that allows a sanding pad to universally fit on any manufacturer's random orbital sander.

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1. A sanding pad with six receptacles for bolts or screws with a defined distance between them:
As designated in the formation in FIG. 3:
a. Distance from the centre of the receptacles: A to B, B to C, and C to D: 36 mm
b. Distance from the centre of the receptacles: D to E, E to F, F to G, G to D: 29 mm
c. Distance from the centre of the receptacles: D to F, G to D: 41 mm
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US5839949A (en) * 1995-10-04 1998-11-24 Black & Decker Inc. Sander with multiple-layered platen
US6142858A (en) * 1997-11-10 2000-11-07 3M Innovative Properties Company Backup pad for abrasive articles
US6149511A (en) * 1997-01-23 2000-11-21 Hao Chien Chao Ergonomically friendly random orbital sander construction
US6368199B1 (en) * 1995-12-08 2002-04-09 Saint-Gobain Technology Company Backing plates for abrasive disks
US20030032383A1 (en) * 2001-08-10 2003-02-13 Nelson Eric W. Abrasive article with universal hole pattern
US20050170765A1 (en) * 2002-02-08 2005-08-04 Shermer Jason C. Universal abrasive sheet
US7510465B2 (en) * 2005-11-18 2009-03-31 Eastway Fair Company Limited Sand pad lock for sander
US20120083193A1 (en) * 2010-10-05 2012-04-05 Black & Decker Inc. Universal abrasive disc
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US5309682A (en) * 1990-03-28 1994-05-10 Robert Bosch Gmbh Hand held power tool with working disc
US5839949A (en) * 1995-10-04 1998-11-24 Black & Decker Inc. Sander with multiple-layered platen
US6368199B1 (en) * 1995-12-08 2002-04-09 Saint-Gobain Technology Company Backing plates for abrasive disks
US5807161A (en) * 1996-03-15 1998-09-15 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Reversible back-up pad
US6149511A (en) * 1997-01-23 2000-11-21 Hao Chien Chao Ergonomically friendly random orbital sander construction
US6142858A (en) * 1997-11-10 2000-11-07 3M Innovative Properties Company Backup pad for abrasive articles
US20030032383A1 (en) * 2001-08-10 2003-02-13 Nelson Eric W. Abrasive article with universal hole pattern
US20050170765A1 (en) * 2002-02-08 2005-08-04 Shermer Jason C. Universal abrasive sheet
US7510465B2 (en) * 2005-11-18 2009-03-31 Eastway Fair Company Limited Sand pad lock for sander
US20120083193A1 (en) * 2010-10-05 2012-04-05 Black & Decker Inc. Universal abrasive disc
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