Methods of measuring and grinding an ice blade, and apparatuses using same
US11103974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B21/20
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated apparatus for grinding an ice blade on an ice skate comprises a processor, an input device in communication with said processor, a skate holder, a non-contact measuring device in communication with said processor, and a grinding device in communication with said processor. The input device permits a user to select an ice blade grinding option. The skate holder releasably holds at least one said ice skate to said apparatus. The non-contact measuring device is configured to measure a three-dimensional (3D) shape of said ice blade. The grinding device is configured to perform a grinding action on said ice blade in said holder based on said selected ice blade grinding option to change said 3D shape of said ice blade to a desired 3D shape.
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