Patent ID: 6547654
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: B24B,B24D,Y10T

Abstract:
An automatic abrasive sleeve tightening means for an oscillating spindle sander comprising:a gear, capable of fitting around the spindle shaft of an oscillating spindle sander, rigidly fastened to said spindle shaft; at least two posts, each of said posts having a first end and a second end, each of said posts connected to said gear at the first end of said posts, crossways from another post; at least two arms, each of said arms having a first end and a second end and each of said arms pivotally connected to the second end of one of said posts; at least two rollers, each of said rollers coupled to the first end of one of said arms; at least two flyweights, each of said flyweights coupled to the second end of one of said arms; and, at least one set of two springs, each said set of two springs connecting two of said arms to each other on opposite sides of the spindle shaft.