US20070243802A1 - Laminated flexible resilient abrasive article - Google Patents
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Abstract
A sheet-like abrasive article includes a resilient backing sheet having opposed major surfaces and a continuous abrasive sheet affixed to the backing sheet. The abrasive sheet includes an abrasive support layer with abrasive particles arranged thereon, thereby defining an abrasive surface. A sanding tool assembly including such a sheet-like abrasive article is also disclosed.
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- The present invention relates generally to sheet-like abrasive articles used for abrading a work surface and, more particularly, to flexible resilient sheet-like abrasive articles, and to a sanding tool assembly including such an abrasive article.
- Sheet-like abrasive articles are commonly used in a variety of sanding operations including hand sanding of wooden surfaces. In hand sanding, the user may hold the abrasive article directly in his or her hand and move the abrasive article across the work surface. Sanding by hand can, of course, be an arduous task.
- To facilitate the hand sanding process, the sheet-like abrasive article may be placed on a sanding block. Sanding blocks hold the abrasive article and can be readily grasped by a user to make hand sanding faster and easier. A commercially available sanding block is the 3M™ Rubber Sanding Block available from 3M Company, St. Paul, Minn. Sanding blocks are also known in the patented prior art. U.S. Pat. No. 5,168,672, (Gregoire, Sr.) for example, discloses an abrasive sheet holder having a base provided with clamping shoulders formed in a pair of opposed side edges thereof. A handle member is detachably secured over a rear surface of the base. The handle member has opposed flexible flange walls for clamping opposed end edge portions of an abrasive paper sheet which is positioned over a front working surface of the base with the edge portions of the paper sheet extending over the clamping shoulders.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,641,469 (Deshler) discloses a sanding block including a generally rectangular base housing upon which a multiply contoured generally convex hand grip is secured. The hand grip further defines inwardly extending concave portions that facilitate easy and secure grip by the user. An over-center lever clamp mechanism is operative at each end of the sanding block to secure the opposed ends of a sandpaper sheet in a releasable attachment.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,935,936 (Goulet et al.) discloses a hand held abrading tool including clamping mechanisms to quickly and reliably secure sanding paper, bristled sheets, polishing cloths, and the like to the tool.
- Sheet-like abrasive articles include, for example, conventional sandpaper. Conventional sandpaper is typically produced by affixing abrasive mineral to a relatively thin, non-extensible, non-resilient, and optionally non-porous backing material, such as paper or a polymeric film material. Conventional sandpaper typically exhibits good initial stock removal (i.e. cut) but produces a relatively deep scratch pattern for a given mineral size, and generally has an undesirably short life. In addition, the thin, flat, slippery nature of conventional sandpaper makes the article difficult to grasp, hold and maneuver, and does not make sandpaper well suited for sanding curved, contoured, or textured surfaces.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,849,051 (Beardsley et al.) discloses abrasive foam articles comprising a flexible and resilient foam substrate having first and second major substrate surfaces, at least one of the surfaces having a plurality of open cells substantially across the substrate surfaces, the open cells having coatable surfaces defined by interconnected voids; and a plurality of abrasive particles adhered to the coatable surface of the open cells in a substantially uniform manner.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,613,113 (Minick et al.) discloses a flexible abrasive product comprising a flexible sheet-like substrate comprising a multiplicity of separated resilient bodies connected to each other in a generally planar array in a pattern which provides open spaces between adjacent connected bodies, each body having a first surface and an opposite second surface; and abrasive particles to cause at least the first surface to be an abrasive surface.
- The industry is always seeking improved conformable flexible abrasive articles that are more durable, are easier to handle and use, have improved cut, produce finer scratches, have a longer life, and can be used with hand sanding blocks. It would be desirable to provide a flexible resilient abrasive article that has improved durability over a wide range of abrasive grit sizes, has improved flexibility, has improved handling and is therefore is easy and comfortable to use, is easy and inexpensive to make, has improved cut, produces finer scratches than a comparable sheet of sandpaper, lasts longer, and can be used with a hand sanding block. In addition, it would be desirable to provide a flexible resilient sheet-like abrasive article in combination with a hand sanding tool.
- The present invention generally provides a flexible resilient sheet-like abrasive article with improved durability over a wide range of abrasive grit sizes, has improved flexibility, has improved handling and is therefore easy and comfortable to use, has improved cut, produces finer scratches than a comparable sheet of sandpaper, is easy and inexpensive to make, lasts longer than other flexible resilient abrasive articles, and/or may be used with a hand sanding block. The expression “sheet-like” as used herein refers generally to the broad, thin, flexible nature of the abrasive article.
- In one embodiment, the present invention provides a sheet-like abrasive article including a resilient backing sheet having opposed major surfaces, and a continuous abrasive sheet affixed to at least one surface of the backing sheet. The abrasive sheet includes a continuous abrasive support layer with abrasive particles arranged thereon, thereby defining an abrasive surface.
- In more specific aspects, the resilient backing sheet may comprise a continuous closed-cell foam, or may comprise a discontinuous sheet formed by a plurality of separated resilient bodies held together in a pattern so as to provide openings between each adjacent separated body yet connected to one another at contact points. In even more specific aspects, the backing sheet may be formed of a polyvinylchloride foam material, a foamed latex rubber material, or a nonwoven material. The backing sheet may also comprise a conventional tack cloth.
- In another specific aspect, the backing sheet generally has a thickness of no greater than about 8 mm, more generally no greater than about 7 mm, and even more generally no greater than about 6 mm.
- In yet another aspect, the backing sheet may include a generally flat surface bonded with the abrasive support layer and may further include a textured surface opposite the flat surface defining a gripping surface opposite the abrasive surface which is engaged by the user to manually actuate the abrasive article.
- In another aspect, the abrasive support layer may comprise a cloth material. A particular cloth material is a J-weight woven cloth. In a specific embodiment, the abrasive sheet and backing sheet may be adhesively bonded together.
- In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a sanding tool assembly including a hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool and a replaceable sheet-like abrasive material such as the sheet-like abrasive material described above. In more specific aspects, the sanding tool may comprise a base member having first and second opposed ends and a generally planar bottom surface extending between the first and second ends, and at least one inclined upper contact surface opposite the bottom surface adjacent one of the first and second ends arranged to form an acute angle with the bottom surface relative to the associated adjacent end, and a clamping mechanism pivotally connected with the base member, the clamping mechanism being movable between an open position wherein the clamping mechanism is spaced from the base member contact surface, thereby defining a gap between the base member upper contact surface and the clamping mechanism for receiving an end portion of the sheet of abrasive material, and a closed position wherein the clamping mechanism is moved toward the contact surface and is arranged adjacent the base member contact surface, the clamping mechanism including a tensioning member arranged to slidably engage the contact surface, whereby when an end portion of the sheet of abrasive material is inserted into the gap between the base member and the clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is moved from the open position to the closed position, the tensioning member engages the sheet of abrasive material, and as the clamping mechanism is further urged toward the contact surface, the tensioning member and abrasive sheet move upwardly along the inclined contact surface away from the associated end, thereby tightening the fit of the abrasive sheet against the bottom surface of the base member.
- In other aspects, the tensioning member may comprise a flexible metal leaf spring, and the tensioning member may extend the width of the clamping mechanism. In addition, the tensioning member may include a gripping surface for increasing the frictional force between the tensioning member and the sheet of abrasive material. In one embodiment, the gripping surface may comprise a plurality of the projections
- Advantages of certain embodiments of the invention include improved durability, providing an abrasive article that has a comfortable gripping surface, providing a simplified design that is easy and less costly to manufacture, providing an abrasive article that has improved cut, improved flexibility, reduced scratch, reduced loading, and the ability to be readily used with a hand sanding block.
- The present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a flexible resilient abrasive article according to the invention; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the abrasive article ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternate backing sheet; -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 ofFIG. 4 ; and -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a sanding tool with the resilient abrasive article ofFIG. 1 according to another aspect of the invention. - Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like or corresponding features throughout the several views,
FIGS. 1-3 show a flexible resilientabrasive article 10 comprising anabrasive sheet 12 and abacking sheet 14. Theabrasive sheet 12 includes anabrasive support layer 16 which is affixed to thebacking sheet 14, a make coat layer 18 (FIG. 3 ) on theabrasive support layer 16, and a plurality ofabrasive particles 20 at least partially embedded in the makecoat layer 18. Theabrasive sheet 12, which includes theabrasive support layer 16, themake coat layer 18 and theabrasive particles 20, and thebacking sheet 14 are each described in detail below. - Backing
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backing sheet 14 is formed of a durable, resilient, conformable material. Thebacking sheet 14 provides a comfortable gripping surface for the user and further provides the abrasive article with a degree of conformability, thereby allowing theabrasive article 10 to more effectively sand rough, curved and/or contoured surfaces. In addition, thebacking sheet 14 provides support for theabrasive support layer 16, thereby improving the overall durability of theabrasive article 10. - The
backing sheet 14 may be formed of any durable resilient material including open-cell foams, closed-cell foams, and reticulated foams, each of which may further include an outer skin layer, natural and synthetic rubber materials, and woven and nonwoven materials. Thebacking sheet 14 may also comprise a tack cloth such as the tack cloth described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,746,974 (Reiterer), the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. Suitable materials for afoam backing sheet 14 include, for example, synthetic polymer materials such as polyurethanes, polyvinylchloride (PVC), foam rubbers and latex, and silicones, and natural sponge materials. To enhance the durability of thebacking sheet 14, thebacking sheet 14 may further include a reinforcing scrim embedded in the foam. In one embodiment of the invention, thebacking sheet 14 is formed of a closed-cell foam. Closed-cell foam is desirable because of its toughness and durability. - To allow the
abrasive article 10 to be used with a hand sanding tool, such as thehand sanding tool 50 shown inFIG. 6 and described in more detail below, theabrasive article 10 is flexible enough so that it can be folded back onto itself, and is thin enough so that opposite end portions of the abrasive article can be inserted into the jaws of a hand sanding block. The thickness of thebacking sheet 14 is generally no greater than about 8 mm, more generally no greater than about 7 mm, and even more generally no greater than about 6 mm. - The
backing sheet 14 may be continuous or discontinuous. A continuous backing sheet is one that does not contain holes, voids, or channels extending there through in the Z-direction (i.e. the thickness or height dimension) that are larger than the randomly formed spaces between the material itself when it is made. A discontinuous backing sheet, on the other hand, contains openings extending there through in the Z-direction. - Suitable continuous foam materials are available from Voltek, LLC, Lawrence Mass., under the trade name Volextra. These materials are cross-linked, closed-cell, polyolefin foams. Suitable discontinuous foam materials are available under the trade names OMNI-GRIP, MAXI-GRIP, ULTRA GRIP, EIRE-GRIP, and LOC-GRIP from Griptex Industries, Inc. of Calhoun, Ga.
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FIGS. 1-3 show anabrasive article 10 with afoam backing sheet 14 having a continuous structure. The exposed (or bottom) surface 22 of the backing sheet 14 (i.e. the surface that is not attached to the abrasive support layer 16), optionally includes a textured, embossed, contoured, or otherwise macroscopically three-dimensional surface topography to enhance a user's ability to grip or hold theabrasive article 10 as it is moved across a work surface. -
FIGS. 4 and 5 show an alternatefoam backing sheet 14 a having a discontinuous or open structure. Thebacking sheet 14 a is formed of a plurality of separatedresilient bodies 24 which are held together in a pattern so as to defineopenings 26 between each adjacent separated body yet connected to one another at contact points. While such backing sheets may be formed by appropriate die cutting of a continuous or sheet of rubber or foam-like material, theillustrated backing sheet 14 a includes ascrim 28 including parallel threads and cross-parallel threads typically in a grid pattern which provides openings, every other one of which is closed by a resilient body in an offset pattern. - Each
resilient body 24 may include afirst surface 30 which is preferably convex or domed, and asecond surface 32 which is preferably flat, which allows thebacking sheet 14 a to be more readily attached to theabrasive support layer 16. The collection offirst surfaces 30 provides an easily handleable backside of the abrasive article which easily conforms to the hand of a user to provide a convenient deformable product which is easily utilized to abrade surfaces which have a complex shape. - Suitable materials for an
open backing sheet 14 such as those described above are commercially available under the trade names OMNI-GRIP, MAXI-GRIP, ULTRA GRIP, EIRE-GRIP, and LOC-GRIP from Griptex Industries, Inc. of Calhoun, Ga. Such products may be made according to U.S. Pat. No. 5,707,903 (Schottenfeld), the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. - Such materials are generally formed by dipping a scrim into a liquid composition that is curable to form a polyvinylchloride (PVC) foam. The scrim may be made of natural or synthetic fibers which may be either knitted or woven in a network having intermittent openings spaced along the surface of the scrim. The scrim need not be woven in a uniform pattern but may also include a nonwoven random pattern. Thus, the openings may either be in a pattern or randomly spaced. The scrim network openings may be rectangular or they may have other shapes including a diamond shape, a triangular shape, an octagonal shape or a combination of these shapes.
- Preferably the scrim comprises a first set of rows of separated fibers deployed in a first direction and a second set of fibers deployed in a second direction to provide a grid including multiple adjacent openings wherein resilient bodies are located in alternate openings with openings between resilient bodies being devoid of resilient bodies. The scrim may also comprise an open mesh selected from the group consisting of woven or knitted fiber mesh, synthetic fiber mesh, natural fiber mesh, metal fiber mesh, molded thermoplastic polymer mesh, molded thermoset polymer mesh, perforated sheet materials, slit and stretched sheet materials and combinations thereof.
- The composition of the resilient bodies may either be foamed or non-foamed, and may be composed of any of a variety of elastomeric materials including, but not limited to, polyurethane resins, polyvinyl chloride resins, ethylene vinyl acetate resins, synthetic or natural rubber compositions, acrylate resins and other suitable elastomeric resin compositions.
- Such backing sheets are characterized by having open areas between resilient bodies to provide cumulative open areas as compared to the total area of the resilient body on the order of about 20% to about 80%, more preferably, between about 30% to about 60%.
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backing sheet 14 a has a sufficient thickness to make it convenient for being hand-held and to provide a comfortable grip, but is thin enough to allow it to be folded back onto itself to and thin enough to allow it to be inserted into the jaws of a manually operated hand sanding tool. The thickness is measured between the highest point of the first surface of the resilient body to the second surface of the resilient body. The minimum thickness is typically at least about 1 mm, more typically at least about 2 mm, and even more typically, at least about 3 mm. The maximum thickness is typically less than about 8 mm, more typically less than about 7 mm, and even more typically less than about 6 mm. - While a square or rectangular shape (as viewed from the top or bottom of the sheet) of the resilient body is preferred, the bodies may be any convenient geometric shape including, but not limited to, square, rectangular, triangular, circular, and in the shape of a polygon. The resilient bodies are preferably uniform in shape, but they need not be. The resilient bodies may be aligned in rows longitudinally and in a transverse direction but for some applications it may be preferable that they not be aligned because in sanding operations where the abrasive product is moved in only one direction, for example, the longitudinal direction, longitudinally aligned abrasive covered resilient bodies could produce an unwanted scratch pattern in the surface being abraded.
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resilient bodies 24 may vary from about 2 to about 25 mm, preferably from 5 to 10 mm. “Each dimension” refers to the dimension of a side, if rectangular, the diameter, if circular, or the maximum dimension if of an irregular shape. The shapes of theresilient bodies 24 need not be a defined shape but may be randomly shaped. When referring to the dimensions of the resilient body, the dimensions are intended to include the widths in the longitudinal or transverse direction or the maximum dimension of the body when measured from one side to the other notwithstanding any direction. - The
openings 26 in thebacking sheet 14 a are generally individually smaller than the adjacentresilient body 24 and may have dimensions on the order of about 2 mm to about 25 mm, preferably of about 5 mm to about 10 mm. Theopenings 26 may be somewhat rectangular, if theresilient bodies 24 are rectangular, or theopenings 26 may take any other configuration depending on the shape of the adjacentresilient bodies 24. The shape of theopenings 26 is typically defined by the shape of the edges of theresilient bodies 24. Theresilient bodies 24 and theopenings 26 are generally uniformly distributed throughout the entire area of the flexible abrasive article of the invention but this is not necessary in all cases. -
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abrasive support layer 16 may be formed from a variety of commonly available materials including, for example, paper, knitted or woven fabric materials or cloth, fibrous nonwoven webs, polymeric films such as a thermoplastic film, and foam materials or laminates thereof. The particular abrasive support layer will have sufficient strength for handling during processing, sufficient strength to be used for the intended end use application, the ability to have themake coat 18 transferred to at least one of its major surfaces, and is able to be affixed to thebacking sheet 14. Theabrasive support layer 16 may be adhesively bonded to thebacking sheet 14 using, for example, a pressure-sensitive adhesive, a hot melt adhesive, a thermosetting adhesive, by flame bonding, or by other known techniques including lamination using heat and pressure. - In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the
abrasive support layer 16 is continuous. That is, theabrasive support layer 16 does not contain holes, openings, slits, voids, or channels extending there through in the Z-direction (i.e. the thickness or height dimension) that are larger than the randomly formed spaces between the material itself when it is made. Theabrasive support layer 16 is also generally non-extensible. Non-extensible refers to a material having an elongation at break of typically no greater than about 25%, and even more typically, no greater than about 10%. In addition, theabrasive support layer 16 is relatively thin compared to the thickness of thebacking sheet 14. In one embodiment, for example, theabrasive support layer 16 typically has a thickness of no greater than about 1.5 mm, and more typically no greater than about 1 mm, and accounts for no greater than about 25% of the overall thickness of theabrasive article 10. In addition, theabrasive support layer 16 is generally not resilient, and may be porous or non-porous. - In a preferred aspect of the invention, the
abrasive support layer 16 is a cloth material. Cloth materials are desirable because they are generally tear resistant and are more durable than paper and film materials. In addition, cloth backings tolerate repeated bending and flexing during use. Cloth backings are generally formed of woven cotton or synthetic yarns that are treated to make them suitable for use as a coated abrasive backing. A suitable cloth backing is a J-weight cloth backing. - Make
Coat 18 - In general, any
make coat 18 may be used to adhere theabrasive particles 20 to the abrasive support layer 16. “Make coat” refers to the layer of hardened resin over theabrasive support layer 16 of theabrasive article 10. A preferred make coat is a phenolic resin. Themake coat 18 may be coated onto theabrasive support layer 16 by any conventional technique, such as knife coating, spray coating, roll coating, rotogravure coating, curtain coating, and the like. Theabrasive article 10 may also include an optional size coat. -
Abrasive Particles 20 - In general, any abrasive particles may be used with this invention. Suitable abrasive particles include fused aluminum oxide, heat treated aluminum oxide, alumina-based ceramics, silicon carbide, zirconia, alumina-zirconia, garnet, diamond, ceria, cubic boron nitride, ground glass, quartz, titanium diboride, sol gel abrasives and combinations thereof. The abrasive particles can be either shaped (e.g., rod, triangle, or pyramid) or unshaped (i.e., irregular). The term “abrasive particle” encompasses abrasive grains, agglomerates, or multi-grain abrasive granules. The abrasive particles can be deposited onto the make coat by any conventional technique such as electrostatic coating or drop coating.
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abrasive support layer 16, theabrasive particles 20, and makecoat 18 may be provided in the form of a pre-formed (i.e., commercially available) abrasive sheet. That is, rather than providing anabrasive support layer 16, coating theabrasive support layer 16 withmake coat 18, and depositingabrasive particles 20 on themake coat 18 to form an abrasive sheet, a finished abrasive sheet including a backing, make coat and abrasive particles may be provided. A suitable abrasive sheet is available under the product designation 900DZ-REG, from 3M Company, St. Paul, Minn. 900DZ-REG is an abrasive sheet having a J weight cloth backing, a phenolic make coat, and ceramic abrasive particles. - Additives
- The make coat and/or the optional size coat may contain optional additives, such as fillers, fibers, lubricants, grinding aids, wetting agents, thickening agents, anti-loading agents, surfactants, pigments, dyes, coupling agents, photoinitiators, plasticizers, suspending agents, antistatic agents, and the like. Possible fillers include calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, calcium metasilicate, alumina trihydrate, cryolite, magnesia, kaolin, quartz, and glass. Fillers that can function as grinding aids include cryolite, potassium fluoroborate, feldspar, and sulfur. The amounts of these materials are selected to provide the properties desired, as known to those skilled in the art.
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abrasive article 10 shown inFIGS. 1-3 may be made by first forming anabrasive sheet 12 including anabrasive support layer 16, amake coat 18, andabrasive particles 20. This may be accomplished by either providing a backing, coating it with make coat and depositing abrasive particles on the make coat, or by providing a finishedabrasive sheet 12 including a backing, make coat and abrasive particles, such as the product available from 3M Company, St. Paul, Minn. under the product description DZ900-REG, described above. - An adhesive, such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive, may then applied to the back of the abrasive support layer 16 (i.e., to the side opposite the surface coated with abrasive particles 20), thereby serving to bond the
abrasive sheet 12 to thebacking sheet 14. The adhesively coatedabrasive sheet 12 may then be adhesively bonded to thebacking sheet 14. The completed abrasive article may then be cut to the desired size and/or size. - Sanding
Tool 50 - In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the sheet-like
abrasive article 10 may be used with a hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool or sanding block, thereby forming a sanding tool assembly including a tool and a replaceable sheet-like abrasive article.FIG. 6 shows a hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool or sandingblock 50 for use with the flexible, replaceable, sheet-likeabrasive article 10 described above. The term “manually-operated” refers to the fact that thetool 50 is not a power tool. That is, all of the power for the tool is provided by the user and the tool itself does not include a motor. It will be recognized, however, that the present invention may also include power tools. - The
sanding tool 50 includes abase member 52 and a pair of clampingmechanisms base member 52. Although thesanding tool 50 is shown with clampingmechanisms mechanisms like article 10 to the tool. It will also be recognized that although thebase member 52 is shown as being rectangular, it may also be square or other shapes that lend themselves for use with sheet-like abrasives. - The
base member 52 has first 58 and second 60 opposed ends and a generally planarbottom surface 62 against which the sheet-likeabrasive article 10 is secured. Eachend base member 52 has an inclined orangled contact surface bottom surface 62. In this manner, the contact surfaces 64, 66 andbottom surface 62 form an acute angle relative to the associatedadjacent end - Each
clamping mechanism base member 52 adjacent thecontact surface end portions abrasive article 10 may be inserted. Eachclamping mechanism FIG. 6 ) and a closed position (not shown). In the open position, the clampingmechanisms contact surface gap 68 between thebase member 52contact surface clamping mechanism gap 68 is sized to receive theend portions abrasive article 10 which typically have a thickness of less than about 10 millimeters (mm), more typically, about 0.1 mm to about 8 mm, and even more typically about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm. In the closed position, the clampingmechanisms - Each
clamping mechanism member base member 52 and aflexible tensioning member 74 arranged on the under side of each pivotingmember contact surface mechanisms base member 52 to secure theabrasive article 10 to thetool 50, the terminal edge of the tensioningmember 74 slidably engages the associatedcontact surface 64. Thus, when anend portion abrasive article 10 is inserted in thegap 68 between thebase member 52 and aclamping mechanism member 74 will frictionally engage theend portion abrasive article 10. - As the clamping
mechanisms member 74 grips the end portion of theabrasive article 10 a and moves it upwardly along the inclined contact surfaces 64, 66 away from the associatedend 58, thereby drawing theabrasive sheet 12 farther into thegap 68. In addition, as the clampingmechanisms member 74 tends to bow or flex such that the bowed surface of the tensioningmember 74 will engage the contact surfaces 64, thereby increasing the overall contact surface area between the tensioningmember 74 and theabrasive article 10. In this manner, slack in theabrasive article 10 is taken up, thereby tightening the fit of theabrasive article 10 against the bottom 62 of thebase member 52. - In the illustrated embodiment, the tensioning
member 74 is a thin flexible strip of metal, such as a leaf spring, that generally returns to its original position when the applied force is released. Other materials such as a stiff resilient rubber or synthetic plastic material may also be used. To distribute the force applied by the tensioningmember 74 to the end portion of theabrasive article 10 a evenly (both during the installation of theabrasive article 10 onto the tool and while the abrasive sheet is being held onto the tool), the tensioningmember 74 preferably extends continuously across substantially the entire width of the associatedclamping mechanism 54. By distributing the force in this manner, the tensioningmember 74 has a reduced tendency to tear or otherwise damage theabrasive article 10. - To further reduce the likelihood that the ends of the tensioning
member 74 will dig into theabrasive article 10, and thereby possibly damage the abrasive sheet, in an alternative embodiment, the tensioningmember 74 may be curved or bowed inwardly such that the tensioningmember 74 has a curved surface that faces thecontact surface 64, and engages the contact surface when theclamping mechanism 54 is closed. - To improve the holding and retaining capability of the tensioning
member 74, the tensioningmember 74 may include an optional wavy terminal edge. Other shapes for the terminal edge are contemplated in connection with the present invention. For example, the terminal edge may be serrated, notched, or ridged. In addition, the tensioningmember 74 may be formed with separate flexible fingers that can individually flex to better accommodate rough or contoured surfaces. The flexible fingers may also include a shaped terminal edge. - To increase the coefficient of friction between the tensioning
member 74 and theabrasive article 10, and thereby improve the ability of the tensioningmember 74 to firmly grip and retain the abrasive article 10 (and therefore securely hold theabrasive article 10 both as theabrasive article 10 is installed on the tool and during use after the abrasive article is installed on the tool 50), the tensioningmember 74 may optionally include agripping surface 76. In the illustrated embodiment, the grippingsurface 76 comprises a plurality of projections. Alternatively, the grippingsurface 76 may comprise, for example, a smooth pliable surface formed of, for example, rubber. - The
tool 50 includes ahandle 78 extending upwardly from a central region of thebase member 52. Thehandle 78 includes a head portion that defines a knob that can be readily grasped by a user to maneuver and control the movement of thetool 50. - In order that the invention described herein can be more fully understood, the following example is set forth. It should be understood that this example is for illustrative purposes only, and is not to be construed as limiting this invention in any manner.
- Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that various changes and modifications may be made to the invention described above without deviating from the inventive concept. Thus, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the structures described in this application, but only by the structures described by the language of the claims and the equivalents of those structures.
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1. A flexible sheet-like abrasive article for hand-held, manually-operated sanding, comprising:
(a) a flexible resilient backing sheet having opposed major surfaces;
(b) a flexible continuous abrasive sheet affixed to at least one surface of the backing sheet, the abrasive sheet comprising a continuous abrasive support layer with abrasive particles deposited thereon, thereby defining an abrasive surface comprising protruding abrasive particles.
2. An abrasive article as defined in claim 1 , wherein the resilient backing sheet comprises a closed-cell foam.
3. An abrasive article as defined in claim 1 , wherein the backing sheet is a discontinuous sheet formed by a plurality of separated resilient bodies held together in a pattern so as to provide openings between each adjacent separated body yet connected to one another at contact points.
4. An abrasive article as defined in claim 3 , wherein the backing sheet comprises a polyvinylchloride foam material.
5. An abrasive article as defined in claim 1 , wherein the backing sheet comprises a foamed latex rubber material.
6. An abrasive article as defined in claim 1 , wherein the backing sheet comprises a nonwoven material.
7. An abrasive article as defined in claim 1 , wherein the backing sheet has a thickness of no greater than about 8 mm.
8. An abrasive article as defined in claim 1 , wherein the backing sheet includes a generally flat surface bonded with the abrasive support layer and further includes a textured surface opposite the flat surface defining a gripping surface opposite the abrasive surface which is engaged by the user to manually actuate the abrasive article.
9. An abrasive article as defined in claim 1 , wherein the abrasive support layer comprises a cloth material.
10. An abrasive article as defined in claim 9 , wherein the abrasive support layer is a J-weight woven cloth.
11. An abrasive article as defined in claim 1 , wherein the abrasive sheet and backing sheet are adhesively bonded together.
12. A hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool assembly including a replaceable sheet-like abrasive material, the sanding tool assembly comprising:
(a) a sanding tool comprising:
(i) a base member having first and second opposed ends and a generally planar bottom surface extending between the first and second ends, and at least one inclined upper contact surface opposite the bottom surface adjacent one of the first and second ends arranged to form an acute angle with the bottom surface relative to the associated adjacent end; and
(ii) a clamping mechanism pivotally connected with the base member, the clamping mechanism being movable between an open position wherein the clamping mechanism is spaced from the base member contact surface, thereby defining a gap between the base member upper contact surface and the clamping mechanism for receiving an end portion of the sheet of abrasive material, and a closed position wherein the clamping mechanism is moved toward the contact surface and is arranged adjacent the base member contact surface, the clamping mechanism including a tensioning member arranged to slidably engage the contact surface, whereby when an end portion of the sheet of abrasive material is inserted into the gap between the base member and the clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is moved from the open position to the closed position, the tensioning member engages the sheet of abrasive material, and as the clamping mechanism is further urged toward the contact surface, the tensioning member and abrasive sheet move upwardly along the inclined contact surface away from the associated end, thereby tightening the fit of the abrasive sheet against the bottom surface of the base member; and
(b) a flexible sheet-like abrasive article, comprising:
(i) a flexible resilient backing sheet having opposed major surfaces;
(ii) a flexible continuous abrasive sheet affixed to at least one surface of the backing sheet, the abrasive sheet comprising a continuous abrasive support layer with abrasive particles deposited thereon, thereby defining an abrasive surface comprising protruding abrasive particles.
13. The sanding tool assembly as defined in claim 12 , wherein the tensioning member comprises a flexible metal leaf spring.
14. The sanding tool assembly as defined in claim 13 , wherein the tensioning member extends the width of the clamping mechanism.
15. The sanding tool assembly as defined in claim 12 , wherein the tensioning member includes a gripping surface for increasing the frictional force between the tensioning member and the sheet of abrasive material.
16. A sanding tool as defined in claim 15 , wherein the gripping surface comprises a plurality of projections.
17. A method of sanding, comprising:
(a) providing a flexible sheet-like abrasive article, comprising:
(i) a flexible resilient backing sheet having opposed major surfaces; and,
(ii) a flexible continuous abrasive sheet affixed to at least one surface of the backing sheet, the abrasive sheet comprising a continuous abrasive support layer with abrasive particles deposited thereon, thereby defining an abrasive surface comprising protruding abrasive particles;
(b) providing a hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool comprising:
(i) a base member having first and second opposed ends and a generally planar bottom surface extending between the first and second ends, and at least one inclined upper contact surface opposite the bottom surface adjacent one of the first and second ends arranged to form an acute angle with the bottom surface relative to the associated adjacent end; and
(ii) a clamping mechanism pivotally connected with the base member, the clamping mechanism being movable between an open position wherein the clamping mechanism is spaced from the base member contact surface, thereby defining a gap between the base member upper contact surface and the clamping mechanism for receiving an end portion of the abrasive article, and a closed position wherein the clamping mechanism is moved toward the contact surface and is arranged adjacent the base member contact surface, the clamping mechanism including a tensioning member arranged to slidably engage the contact surface, whereby when an end portion of the sheet of abrasive material is inserted into the gap between the base member and the clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is moved from the open position to the closed position, the tensioning member engages the sheet of abrasive material, and as the clamping mechanism is further urged toward the contact surface, the tensioning member and abrasive sheet move upwardly along the inclined contact surface away from the associated end, thereby tightening the fit of the abrasive sheet against the bottom surface of the base member;
(c) securing the flexible sheet-like abrasive article to the sanding tool by means of the clamping mechanism, and,
(d) manually operating the sanding tool to abrade a work surface.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the tensioning member comprises a flexible metal leaf spring.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the backing sheet is a discontinuous sheet formed by a plurality of separated resilient bodies held together in a pattern so as to provide openings between each adjacent separated body yet connected to one another at contact points.
20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the abrasive support layer is a J-weight woven cloth.
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