Patent ID: 8771037
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: B24B,B24D

Abstract:
1. A device for forming a predetermined impression into a workpiece comprising: a sanding belt having a grit configured to abrade at least a portion of the workpiece, wherein the sanding belt is an endless sanding belt selectively rotatable about a sanding belt area; a pattern belt positioned therein the sanding area, wherein the pattern belt has a predetermined raised pattern formed on at least a portion of an outer surface of the pattern belt, and wherein the pattern belt is an endless pattern belt selectively rotatable about a pattern belt area; and a pad positioned therein the pattern belt area, wherein the pad is selectively movable about and between a raised position, in which the pad is a first distance away from the pattern belt, and a lowered position, in which the pad is a second distance away from the pattern belt that is less than the first distance, wherein in the lowered position, a sanding surface of the pad exerts a force on a portion of the pattern belt urging at least the predetermined raised pattern of the pattern belt to contact a portion of the sanding belt, wherein the portion of the sanding belt contacts the workpiece and abrades the predetermined impression therein, wherein the pad comprises a plurality of pad fingers, and wherein each pad finger is individually, selectively movable about and between the raised position and the lowered position.