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Portable weld grinding apparatus

US4489524A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 1982
Grant dateDec 25, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 28, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B23/005
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A portable weld grinding apparatus for grinding welds which is powered by the direct current power source which also powers related welding equipment. The apparatus includes a portable housing which contains weld grinding gearing which rotates a shaft extending from the housing and a grinding wheel which is rotatably mounted to the shaft. An electric motor which is powered by direct current provides rotational movement to the grinding gearing and thereby to the grinding wheel. The device further has an electrical connection lug and ground clamp for electrically connecting the device with the direct current power source which powers related welding equipment.

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