Spindle lock for an orbital abrading or polishing tool

Details Spindle lock for an orbital abrading or polishing tool Spindle lock for an orbital abrading or polishing tool

2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Nguyen, Dung Van (Department: 3723)

Abrading

Frame or mount

Portable abrader

C451S344000, C451S353000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06974370

ABSTRACT:
An orbital abrading or polishing tool is provided that includes a tool body to be held and manipulated by a user. A motor is carried by the tool body and has a motor shaft driven for rotation about a primary axis. The motor shaft has a cylindrical portion at one end. A spindle is received within the cylindrical portion of the motor shaft for rotation about a secondary axis offset from and parallel to the primary axis. The cylindrical portion of the motor shaft has an opening extending inwardly to the spindle and a locking element is extendable through the motor shaft opening to engage the spindle in a locking relationship.

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