Non-motorized vacuum sanding tool

Abstract

Example implementations relate to a non-motorized vacuum sanding tool comprising a base plate having a central hub, and a vacuum attachment member having a first end configured for attachment to a vacuum source and a second end configured to rotate around the central hub. The upper surface of the base plate includes a raised lip extending around the central hub and serving as a handle for the sanding tool.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A non-motorized vacuum sanding tool, comprising:
 a base plate having a central hub; and   a vacuum attachment member having a first end configured for attachment to a vacuum source and a second end configured to rotate around the central hub;   wherein an upper surface of the base plate includes a raised lip extending around the central hub and serving as a handle for the sanding tool.   
     
     
         2 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 1 , wherein the base plate includes a number of apertures therethrough located around a periphery of the central hub. 
     
     
         3 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 2 , wherein the second end of the vacuum attachment member includes an annular cavity with a lower portion configured to provide fluid communication between the number of apertures and the first end of the vacuum attachment member. 
     
     
         4 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 3 , wherein an exterior surface of the second end of the vacuum attachment member is textured to facilitate hand manipulated rotation of the vacuum attachment member around the central hub during operation. 
     
     
         5 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 1 , wherein the second end of the vacuum attachment member has an annular portion, and wherein a lower portion of the annular portion is located below an upper edge of the raised lip. 
     
     
         6 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 1 , wherein the vacuum attachment member extends laterally from the central hub and is configured for 360 degree rotation. 
     
     
         7 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 1 , including a cap coupled to the central hub and configured to prevent movement of the vacuum attachment member in a vertical direction, wherein the cap configured to remain stationary during rotational movement of the vacuum attachment member around the central hub. 
     
     
         8 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 1 , wherein the base is rectangular and the raised lip is ovate. 
     
     
         9 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 1 , including a rubber ring formed on the raised lip. 
     
     
         10 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 1 , wherein the raised lip extends vertically from the upper surface of the base by 0.1 inches to 0.4 inches. 
     
     
         11 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 1 , further comprising a working material configured for releasable attachment to:
 the lower surface of the base plate; or   a lower surface of one or more intermediate pads located between the lower surface of the base plate and the working material.   
     
     
         12 . A non-motorized vacuum sanding tool, comprising:
 a base plate having a central hub;   a vacuum attachment member extending laterally from the central hub and having a first end configured for attachment to a vacuum source and an annular second end configured to rotate around the central hub; and   an ovate raised lip formed an upper surface of the base plate and serving as a handle for the sanding tool;   wherein the annular second end of the vacuum attachment member provides fluid communication between a lower surface of the base plate and the first end of the vacuum attachment member via a plurality of apertures formed through the base plate around an exterior of the central hub; and   wherein the annular second end of the vacuum attachment member has a lower surface located below an upper edge of the ovate raised lip.   
     
     
         13 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 12 , further comprising a cap coupled to the central hub and securing the vacuum attachment member in place. 
     
     
         14 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 12 , wherein the vacuum attachment member does not extend above an upper surface of the cap. 
     
     
         15 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 14 , wherein a distance from the lower surface of the base plate to an upper surface of the cap is 3 inches or less. 
     
     
         16 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 12 , further comprising a rubber ring coupled to the raised lip. 
     
     
         17 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 12 , wherein the ovate raised lip includes an interior edge configured to receive radial pressure outward via one or more fingers of a user during operation of the sanding tool. 
     
     
         18 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 17 , wherein the ovate raised lip includes an exterior edge configured to receive radial pressure inward via the one or more fingers of the user during operation of the sanding tool. 
     
     
         19 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 12 , wherein the vacuum attachment member is configured to be rotatably maneuvered by a hand of the user while using the ovate raised lip as the handle. 
     
     
         20 . The non-motorized vacuum sanding tool of  claim 12 , wherein the sanding tool is configured for dust free operation when the vacuum attachment member is coupled to a vacuum source.