JP2013129017A - Sander - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sander in which various kinds of operation can be easily done while enabling operations in addition to pushing on off operations of driving.SOLUTION: In the sander 1, a power source switch (a button 3a) having at least a power source turning off function, a speed changing switch (a button 3b) having a function changing the rotational speed of a pad 10 are lined on the planar surface 60 formed in the outer face of a housing 2. The button 3a and the button 3b are arranged by a gripper part (the upper part 2a of the housing 2). Further, the button 3a and the button 3b are laterally lined.

Description

  The present invention relates to a sander having a grip portion at an upper portion.

  As shown in the following Patent Document 1, a sander is known in which the upper portion of the main body housing is rounded so that the hand can be easily applied and the upper portion can be gripped. In this sander, the start (power on) or end (off) of driving is performed by switching a switch provided on the upper portion of the main body housing.

JP 2002-144210 A

  Since the sander of Patent Document 1 is provided only with a switch for switching driving on and off, it can only command rotation start and stop of the pad and cannot perform other operations.

  Accordingly, the main object of the present invention is to provide a sander that can be operated in addition to turning on and off the drive and that can easily perform various operations.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a motor for driving a pad, and in a sander having an upper portion as a grip portion, the power switch and the shift switch of the motor are on a plane. It is characterized by being arranged in.
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the flat surface is arranged beside the grip portion.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the above invention, the power switch and the shift switch are arranged side by side toward the plane.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the above invention, the gripping portion is disposed above a constricted portion provided in the housing, and a distance between centers of the power switch and the shift switch is the deepest of the constricted portion. It is characterized by being narrower than the distance between the parts.
The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the flat surface is an inclined surface that falls inward toward the upper part.

According to the invention described in claim 1 among the present invention, since the power switch and the shift switch are arranged on the plane, the shift operation can be executed by slightly shifting the hand from the power operation position, It is possible to provide a sander that can easily perform both the power operation and the speed change operation.
Further, according to the invention described in claim 2, since various switches are arranged beside the grip portion, in addition to the above effects, various switches can be switched while the sander is gripped. Can be made extremely good.
Further, according to the third aspect of the invention, since the power switch and the shift switch are arranged side by side, in addition to the above effect, the power operation and the shift operation can be switched by shifting a finger to the left or right. The operability can be further improved.
Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 4, since the distance between the centers of the power switch and the speed change switch is made narrower than between the narrowest portion of the housing below the gripping portion, It is not necessary to move the hand greatly when switching the speed change operation, and various operations can be performed more easily.
In addition, according to the invention described in claim 5, since the slope is inclined toward the center of the housing as the plane goes upward, in addition to the above effects, the finger is naturally guided to various switches. Therefore, it is possible to provide an operation unit that is familiar to the hand without hindering the operation.

It is a partially notched top view of the sander which concerns on this invention. FIG. 2 is a transverse center sectional view of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the cross section containing the axis line of the output shaft in FIG. It is a front view of FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway plan view of the sander 1 (the right side of the figure is the front of the sander 1), and FIG. 2 is a transverse central sectional view of FIG.
The sander 1 is a palm type that can be operated by gripping the upper part 2a (gripping part) of the housing 2 with one hand of a user, and buttons 3a, 3b (as a power switch and a shift switch) beside the upper part 2a. It has.
Further, the sander 1 is provided with a vertical output shaft 4 in a central portion in the housing 2 so as to be rotatable around the central axis. Ball bearings 6 and 7 are respectively arranged around the upper part and the center part of the output shaft 4, and these are fixed to the housing 2 inside the housing 2.

An output shaft side pulley 8 is fixed around the central portion of the output shaft 4 (below the ball bearing 7), and a fan 9 is fixed around the lower side thereof.
The fan 9 housing portion in the lower portion of the housing 2 is formed as projecting portions 2c and 2c that project from both sides to the upper side. The upper part of each projecting part 2 c becomes a constricted part 44 that is recessed with respect to the periphery, and the constricted part 44 continues to the lower side of each side of the upper part 2 a of the housing 2.
In addition, a connection part 2b with a dust collection pipe 9a for discharging dust-containing air is formed in the lower part of the housing 2 and on the side of the fan 9 (below the battery mounting part 42 described later). The dust collection tube 9a is fixed at the connection portion 2b by a connection screw 9b.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a cross section including the axis of the output shaft 4 in FIG.
A pad 10 is attached to the tip of the output shaft 4, and a sanding paper for polishing (not shown) as an example of a tool is attached to the lower surface of the pad 10 via a surface fastener or the like.
The pad 10 includes a pad main body 12 and a pad bearing tool 14 disposed on the upper side thereof. The pad bearing device 14 includes a ball bearing 16, an inner bearing retainer 18 (flat washer) fixed to the inner cylinder, and an outer bearing retainer 20 fixed to the outer cylinder of the ball bearing 16.
In the inner bearing retainer 18, a hole through which the inner screw 22 entering the distal end portion of the output shaft 4 passes is formed at a position eccentric from the rotation axis of the ball bearing 16. The inner bearing retainer 18 is disposed below the inner cylinder of the ball bearing 16 and supports the ball bearing 16 from below. A lower protruding portion of the fan 9 is placed inside the inner cylinder of the ball bearing 16, and the output shaft 4 is passed through the lower protruding portion.
On the other hand, a hole for passing the outer screw 24 connecting the outer bearing retainer 20 and the pad main body 12 is formed in both of them.

A motor 30 is fixed beside the output shaft 4 in the housing 2.
A motor side pulley 34 is fixed to the rotating shaft 32 of the motor 30, and a belt (timing belt) (not shown) is hung on the motor side pulley 34 and the output shaft side pulley 8. The motor-side pulley 34 has a smaller diameter than the output shaft-side pulley 8, and the rotation of the rotating shaft 32 is decelerated on the output shaft 4.

Further, a battery 40 is mounted outside the housing 2 on the opposite side of the motor 30 with the upper portion 2a or the output shaft 4 interposed therebetween. That is, the motor 30 is disposed on the opposite side of the battery 40 with the gripping part or the output shaft 4 interposed therebetween.
The battery 40 has a chamfered rectangular parallelepiped shape, and one or a plurality of terminals (not shown) are arranged on one surface.
The battery 40 is a rechargeable battery that can be charged by a charger, and the sander 1 is a rechargeable sander. Further, the buttons 3a and 3b are electrically connected to the motor 30 or the battery 40 so as to serve as switches.

The outer surface of the housing 2 opposite to the motor 30 is formed as a battery mounting portion 42 having the same shape as the terminal surface of the battery 40.
The battery mounting portion 42 is inclined so as to enter the inner side as it goes downward so that the battery 40 is inclined and guided away from the axis of the output shaft 4 (upper and lower sides of the sander 1). That is, the battery 40 can be attached and detached by sliding it according to the inclination angle of the battery mounting portion 42. The battery mounting portion 42 includes a locking portion for the battery 40 (not shown). The locking portion is locked to the battery 40 when the battery 40 is mounted, and the locking portion is locked when the battery 40 is removed. The battery 40 is detachably received by being released. Further, the battery mounting portion 42 is provided with a terminal (not shown) that overlaps the terminal when the battery 40 is mounted. The terminal is electrically connected to the motor 30, and can supply the electric power of the mounted battery 40 to the motor 30.

The battery 40 attached to the battery attachment portion 42 becomes closer to the center of the sander 1 (housing 2) as it goes downward (a state where it goes inward as it goes downward). Further, the pad 10 (contact portion), the battery 40, or the battery mounting portion 42 are formed so that the lower portion of the mounted battery 40 enters inside from above the end of the pad 10 (contact portion).
Further, when the battery 40 is mounted, the battery 40 or the battery mounting portion 42 is formed so that the upper portion thereof is continuously aligned with the upper portion 2 a of the housing 2.

As shown in FIG. 4, the buttons 3 a and 3 b are formed on a flat surface 60 formed on the front side of the upper portion 2 a of the housing 2. The plane 60 is formed symmetrically with respect to the left and right center of the housing 2, and the buttons 3a and 3b are arranged symmetrically side by side on the left and right (toward the plane 60). Further, the flat surface 60 is formed as an inclined surface that goes to the rear side as it goes up (closer to the center of the sander 1 or the housing 2).
The distance between the centers of the buttons 3a and 3b is, for example, 15 mm. The distance between the buttons 3a and 3b is preferably 20 mm or less in order to facilitate the operation with only the index finger while grasping the upper portion 2a with other than the index finger. The distance is smaller than the dimension (for example, 60 mm) of the portion (narrowest portion) in which the narrowest portion 44 of the constricted portion 44 is present and the lateral width of the housing 2 is the smallest.
The buttons 3 a and 3 b are installed so as to bulge on the front surface of the button unit 62, and the front surface of the button unit 62 is arranged at the center of the plane 60. In addition, a streak-like rib 64 protruding to the front surface is formed around the flat surface 60.

Such a sander 1 operates as follows, for example.
That is, when the battery 40 is mounted on the battery mounting portion 42 and the button 3b is pressed while the operation is stopped, the battery 40 supplies power to the motor 30 and the rotating shaft 32 rotates at a predetermined speed.
When the button 3a is pressed during operation, the power supply by the battery 40 is cut off, the motor 30 is stopped and the operation is stopped, and when the button 3b is pressed (multiple times) during operation, the speed of the rotary shaft 32 is changed (in several types). Sequentially changed. For example, when the button 3b is pressed for the first time during stoppage, the rotation starts with the rotation speed at the initial speed, and when the button is pressed for the second time, the rotation is decelerated by a predetermined amount from the initial speed. Decelerates from the speed, the fourth time returns to the initial speed, and thereafter repeats the above (toggle switch).
Strictly speaking, the button 3b issues a power-on command when pressed in a stopped state. Therefore, the button 3b has a function of a power switch. However, the button 3b does not change the command of shifting (the main function is a shift command). Therefore, it corresponds to a shift switch. In addition, since the button 3a at least turns off the power, even if the button 3b has a power-on function, it can be said to correspond to a power switch.

The rotating shaft 32 of the motor 30 rotationally drives the output shaft 4 via the motor side pulley 34 fixed to the motor 30 and the belt or the output shaft side pulley 8.
As the output shaft 4 rotates, the pad 10 rotates eccentrically and rotates as follows. That is, the pad body 12 rotates around the ball bearings 6 and 7 and the output shaft 4 via the ball bearing 16 and the outer bearing retainer 20 (revolution). During the operation of the sander 1, a rolling resistance is generated by applying force between the inner cylinder, ball, and outer cylinder of the ball bearing 16, and the pad 10 rotates about the ball bearing 16 in the same direction as the revolution. Do (spin). In addition, at the time of no-load rotation, since the frictional resistance in the ball bearing 16 is in an unstable state, it may rotate irregularly or not rotate.
The pad 10 thus rotated is moved while being pressed against the work by grasping the upper portion 2a of the housing 2, whereby the surface of the work can be polished through sanding paper or the like.
The upper part 2 a of the housing 2 is sufficiently secured by the inclined mounting of the battery 40. In addition, due to the inclined mounting of the battery 40, the center of gravity of the sander 1 becomes closer to the center than when the battery 40 is not inclined. Such securing of the gripping portion and disposition near the center of the center of gravity can be realized by making the mounting angle of the battery 40 exceed 0 ° from the vertical line. Further, if the battery 40 is tilted too much, the device size of the sander 1 becomes too large and it becomes difficult to take up space for the internal structure. Therefore, the mounting angle is preferably within 30 ° from the vertical line. Even when the mounting angle of the battery 40 (longitudinal direction of extension) is set to 0 ° from the vertical line, the effect of securing the gripping portion and the center of the center of gravity is exhibited. What is necessary is just to extend to 0 degree or more with respect to a perpendicular direction.

In the sander 1 described above, the upper portion 2a of the housing 2 is a gripping portion, and the battery mounting portion 42 approaches the output shaft 4 (center portion of the sander 1) as it goes downward (enters inside). ) Since the battery 40 is tilted so as to be farther away (outward), the battery 40 is similarly mounted in a tilted state. At this time, the longitudinal direction of the long battery 40 is extended at an angle exceeding 0 ° in the direction entering the inner side as it goes downward with respect to the vertical direction.
Therefore, the battery 40 which is relatively heavy can be brought close to the output shaft 4 in the center of the sander 1 while taking a wide gripping portion, and the center of gravity of the sander 1 is secured while ensuring a sufficient space for the grip of the sander 1. The position can be moved to the center to improve the stability. Therefore, the ease of gripping and the center of gravity position closer to the center can improve the operability by making it easy to move, and even if vibration occurs during the operation of the sander 1, the influence of the center of gravity position can be reduced. And stability can be improved.

In addition, since the motor 30 is arranged on the opposite side across the grip portion of the battery 40, the relatively heavy motor 30 can be disposed opposite to the relatively heavy battery 40, The operability and stability can be further improved with a good weight balance.
Further, the rotation of the motor 30 is decelerated at the output shaft 4 and the pad 10 is rotated and eccentrically rotated (orbital rotation), so that it is exchanged for better performance, such as improved polishing accuracy, compared to those without orbital rotation. However, since the weight balance is improved by the diagonal installation of the battery 40, the vibration can be effectively dealt with by improving the operability and stability.

Furthermore, since the lower part of the battery 30 is located inside the upper end of the pad 10, the weight of the battery 40 can be applied almost vertically to the pad 10 via the output shaft 4. It is possible to effectively cope with vibrations and the like caused by a reaction force received from the pad 10 by such a weight balance.
Also, by setting the battery 40 mounting angle to be within the range of more than 0 ° and not more than 30 °, sufficient space for the internal structure can be secured while realizing a sufficient holding portion and an appropriate weight balance. The sander 1 can be made compact.
In addition, when the battery 40 is mounted, its height is aligned with the gripping portion, so that it is possible to prevent the battery 40 from interfering with the arm or the like, and the hand or arm or the like is placed above the battery 40 (common with the gripping portion). Can also be placed).

In the sander 1, a power switch (button 3a) having at least a power-off function and a speed change switch (button having a function of changing the rotational speed of the pad 10) are formed on a flat surface 60 formed on the outer surface of the housing 2. Since 3b) is arranged, the shift operation can be performed in the same manner in addition to the power on / off switching operation, and the operation with the same finger can be facilitated, and the operability of the sander 1 is extremely good. be able to.
Further, since various buttons are arranged beside the grip portion (the upper portion 2a of the housing 2), the buttons can be operated while gripping with the grip portion, and the sander 1 can be operated reliably and easily.

Furthermore, since various buttons are arranged side by side, various operations can be instructed by moving and pressing a finger to the left and right, and it is possible to further improve the operability in the sander 1 that touches the hand from above. Become.
Furthermore, since the distance between the centers of the buttons is narrower than the width of the narrowest part on the left and right of the housing 2 (the distance between the deepest parts of the constricted part 44), the button to be pressed can be selected without moving the hand so much. The sander 1 can be made easier to operate.
In addition, the plane 60 on which the various buttons are arranged has been tilted with the upper part approaching the center (inside) of the sander 1 (set as a slope). It is possible to prevent a situation where the finger is obstructed at the corner when the button is pressed, to guide the finger naturally to the button, and to make the button easier to press and operate.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said form, It has the modification shown next, respectively. The various buttons may be different in size, shape, bulge size, and the like, or instead of being formed in a common button unit, a separate unit having each button may be provided. The power button is switched on / off, and the speed change button is changed when the power is turned on (no operation is performed when the power is turned off). Arrange the buttons along the diagonal or height direction. Various buttons and their installation planes are provided on the left or right side of the grip. At least one of the various buttons is used as another type of switch such as a slide switch.

  For the battery mounting mode, instead of the slide mounting method guided to the battery mounting portion, a direct mounting method for directly locking to the locking portion is adopted, or a box-shaped housing portion with or without a lid is provided. A method of mounting the battery by housing is adopted. Omit battery latches, fans, dust collection tubes, etc., or increase or decrease the number of various bearings, screws, and buttons. The buttons can be used for various modes and on / off, lever switches can be used instead of buttons, belts and pulleys can be replaced with gears (with vents), screws can be used as pins, and the ball bearings on the pad Fix the output shaft directly without inserting the lower center of the fan in the cylinder, recharge the rechargeable battery in the sander with the battery installed, use a fully used battery, replace the battery drive, or replace the battery Change the function, arrangement, type, and number of various members as appropriate, such as driving with other power sources such as a household AC power source, or increasing or decreasing the number of protruding or constricted portions of the housing or various windows. . Further, the present invention is applied to a sander other than the orbital sander in which the pad rotates orbitally.

  1 .. Sander, 2. Housing, 2 a... (Upper part of the housing) (grip part), 3 a .. Button (power switch), 3 b .. Button (shift switch), 4. Pad, 30..Motor, 32..Rotary shaft of 40..Battery, 42..Battery mounting part, 44..Constriction part of (housing), 60 .. (Switch installation) plane.

Claims (5)

In the sander that has a motor to drive the pad and the upper part is a gripping part,
A sander, wherein a power switch and a shift switch of the motor are arranged on a plane. The sander according to claim 1, wherein the plane is disposed beside the gripping portion. The sander according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the power switch and the shift switch are arranged side by side toward the plane. The gripping part is arranged above the constricted part provided in the housing;
The sander according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a distance between centers of the power switch and the shift switch is narrower than a distance between deepest portions of the constricted portion. The sander according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the flat surface is an inclined surface that falls inward as the upper part thereof.

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