Skate sharpening apparatus
US4235050A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 1978 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B3/003
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Grinding apparatus is disclosed with the preferred embodiment being an automatic ice skate sharpening machine. The workpiece is secured to the frame, and a grinding wheel, mounted on a longitudinally moveable carriage, is biased against the workpiece for relative grinding movement. Sensing means are provided for detecting the grinding resistance of the workpiece on the grinding wheel, and control means responsive to the sensing means are provided for regulating the bias of the grinding wheel against the workpiece, in order to avoid chattering.
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