Patent ID: 6793567
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: A47L,B24B

Abstract:
A sander mechanism comprising:a) a handle; b) a support arm secured to and extending from the handle; c) a support arm mounting plate pivotally engaged to the support arm; d) a counter-weight support plate pivotally engaged to the support arm mounting plate; e) a plurality of resilient members connecting the support arm mounting plate to the counter-weight support plate so as to pivotally bias the counter-weight support plate in a predetermined orientation; f) a plurality of counter-weights secured to the counter weight support plate proximate a perimeter thereof; and g) a rotating sanding surface mechanically coupled to the counter-weight support plate and translatable therewith; h) wherein the sanding surface is urged into working contact with the surface to be sanded independent of handle movement.