MODULAR DUAL-ACTION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

The invention concerns a module (100) adapted for use with a hand-held power drill (200) for dual-action abrading, polishing, and/or cleaning of a substrate. The module (100) uses a direct drive mechanism whereby rotation of a suitable work member (204) is actuated along a circular orbital path. The module (100) optionally includes a handle (114) coupled to the module (100), which allows the spindle (110) motion induced by the power drill (200) and the motion of the housing (102) to be effectively decoupled from each other and enhances operator control over the work member (204). Providing a modular device (100) that can be used with a common household tool results in an increased versatility as well as space and cost savings for the consumer.

主权项

1. A module adapted for use with a handheld power drill comprising:
a housing having first and second sides; a rotatable spindle extending outwardly from the first side, the spindle having an outer end adapted for releasable coupling to the power drill; a direct drive mechanism coupled to the spindle; and a backing plate located adjacent the second side and engaged to the direct drive mechanism whereby rotation of the spindle directly drives rotation of the backing plate, the rotation occurring along a circular orbital path relative to the housing.