Sanding block device

Abstract

A device for sanding a vehicle panel includes an elongate member extending along a longitudinal axis. The elongate member includes a planar surface extending between a first end and a second end, and a grip portion disposed opposite the planar surface. The grip portion extends from the elongate member in a perpendicular direction relative to the longitudinal axis.

1 . A device for sanding a vehicle panel, comprising:
 an elongate member extending along a longitudinal axis, the elongate member comprising a planar surface extending between a first end and a second end; and   a grip portion disposed along the elongate member between the first end and the second end, wherein the grip portion is disposed along a surface opposite the planar surface such that the grip portion extends in a perpendicular direction relative to the longitudinal axis.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the planar surface is rigid. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the planar surface is configured to conform to a rounded surface of a vehicle. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the planar surface is configured to retain an abrasive element. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein at least one of the planar surface and the abrasive element comprises at least one of an adhesive and a mechanical fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the elongate member and the grip portion comprises acrylic. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the grip portion comprises a first grip element disposed at the first end and a second grip element disposed at the second end. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the grip portion further comprises a third grip element disposed between the first grip element and the second grip element. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the grip portion comprises a shape comprising at least one of a sphere, a cylinder, a bar and a box. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the grip portion is hollow. 
     
     
         11 . A system for sanding a vehicle panel, comprising:
 an elongate member extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, the elongate member comprising a planar surface extending between the first end and the second end and a grip portion, wherein the grip portion is coupled to a surface of the elongate member opposite the planar surface such that a position of the grip portion relative to the elongate member is adjustable; and   an abrasive element coupled to the planar surface such that the abrasive element is opposite the grip portion.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the grip portion extends from the elongate member in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the abrasive element comprises a backing layer configured to couple to the planar surface. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein at least one of the planar surface and the backing layer comprises an adhesive or a mechanical fastener. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the grip portion comprises more than one grip element coupled to the elongate member. 
     
     
         16 . A method for sanding a vehicle panel, comprising:
 providing a device for sanding a vehicle panel, the device comprising:
 an elongate member extending along a longitudinal axis, the elongate member comprising a planar surface extending between a first end and a second end; and 
 a grip portion disposed along the elongate member between the first end and the second end, wherein the grip portion is disposed along a surface opposite the planar surface such that the grip portion extends in a perpendicular direction relative to the longitudinal axis; 
   coupling an abrasive element to the planar surface;   positioning the elongate member against a vehicle panel such that the abrasive element contacts the vehicle panel; and   grasping the grip portion to oscillate the abrasive element relative to the vehicle panel.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising adjusting a position of the grip portion relative to the elongate member. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the grip portion comprises at least one grip element slidably coupled to the elongate member. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein coupling the abrasive element to the planar surface comprises coupling the abrasive element to the planar surface via an adhesive or a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein positioning the elongate member against the vehicle panel comprises flexing the elongate member to conform to the vehicle panel.