Pole sander

a pole sander and sander technology, applied in the field of sanders, can solve the problems of affecting the function of the sander, several undesirable features of the sander, and the time-consuming and labor-intensive work of the sander, so as to reduce the time required for sandpaper sheet replacemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-29
WALLBOARD TOOL
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[0004] A primary object of the present invention is to provide a drywall pole sander that overcomes the disadvantages of prior art drywall pole sanders. My pole sander of the present invention includes a sander plate that is connected to one end of a pole by means of a unique universal joint in a manner that permits smooth swiveling of the sander plate relative the pole. Additionally, the special relationship of the sander plate, the sandpaper clamp design and the pole permit the pole to assume a position close to parallel with the drywall surface being sanded wh

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Prior art pole sanders, although satisfactory, have several undesirable features which affect their function.
The universal joint of prior art pole sanders often do not swivel in an efficient manner, thereby requiring the operator to exert careful attention to obtain a satisfactory smoothing of the wallboard surface.
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[0018] Referring to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of a pole sander embodying my present invention includes a rectangular sander plate SP which is connected to the upper end of a pole P by a universal joint assembly U. The opposite ends of the sander plate SP are provided with a pair of like, mirror-image clamp assemblies C and C-1 for releaseably securing one or more sheets of sandpaper S to the underside of a foam base pad R rigidly attached to the underside of sander plate SP, as by an adhesive (not shown). In the use of my pole sander the operator of the tool will manipulate the pole P so that the sandpaper S will slidingly and frictionally engage a desired area of a sheet of wallboard W or the like.

[0019] More particularly, the sander plate SP may be cast of a rigid material such as aluminum or plastic. An annular aperture 10 is cast into the plate coaxial with aperture 11 die cut in base pad R. The top of such sander plate is cast with a pair of integral longitudinally ...

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A pole sander having a rectangular sander plate which removeably holds one or more sheets of sandpaper by a pair of clamp assemblies positioned at opposite ends of the sander plate. The sander plate is attached to the upper end of a pole by a universal joint having elements arranged to permit the pole to assume a position close to parallel with the drywall surface being sanded.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to sanders and more particularly to an improved pole sander of the type used for sanding joints in drywall constructed walls and the like. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Drywall constructed walls are used in the construction industry for constructing the interior walls and ceilings of houses and buildings. The drywall boards are nailed, screwed or otherwise fastened to studs to form such interior walls. This method of construction leaves intersecting joints and screw or nail holes which are filled with joint compound and require sanding to complete the installation process. [0003] The present invention relates to pole sanders for sanding drywall constructed walls. Prior art pole sanders usually employ some type of universal joint in order to permit the flat sandpaper surface, which is generally laid over a foam pad laminated to the flat back surface of the sander plate and secured by clamps on the top surface at opposit...

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IPC IPC(8): B24B7/18B24B23/00E04F21/165
CPCB24B23/00B24B7/184
Inventor FLORIO, TIMOTHY J.
Owner WALLBOARD TOOL
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