System for Mounting an Abrasive Tool to a Drive Plate of Grinding and Polishing Machines

Abstract

Thus, according to one aspect, the invention provides a system for mounting an abrasive tool to a drive plate of a polisher or grinding tool, the system comprising: an intermediate element mounted to a surface of the drive plate via a first securing means; and a second securing means for securing the abrasive tool to the intermediate element. The intermediate element may be a tool mounting plate and the second securing means is at least one pin and spring assembly. The intermediate element may be a ring and the second securing element comprises magnets and pins. The intermediate element may be a circular bracket and the second securing element comprises rotary slot attachment.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A system for mounting an abrasive tool to a drive plate of a grinding or polishing machine, the system comprising: an intermediate element mounted to a surface of the drive plate via a first securing means; and a second securing means for securing the abrasive tool to the intermediate element, wherein the intermediate element is a circular bracket and the second securing element comprises rotary slot attachment. 
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the intermediate element is a tool mounting plate and the second securing means is at least one pin and spring assembly. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the spring comprises a spring-type washer. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the spring is made from steel. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the plate is sized and shaped to accommodate the polisher or grinding tool. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the abrasive material is affixed to the one surface via a hook and loop system. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the intermediate element is a ring and the second securing element comprises magnets and pins. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the drive plate is sized and shaped to accommodate a Werkmaster™ grinding and polishing machine.