Saw chain sharpener

US4597178A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Hans Dolata · Waiblingen, DE
• Werner Meyle · Murr, DE
• Wilfried Linke · Winnenden, DE
• Hermann Hagele · Winnenden, DE
• Ernst Buck · Leutenbach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 6, 1984
• Grant date: Jul 1, 1986
• Expiry date: Jun 6, 2004

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B27G19/003
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure is directed to a saw chain sharpener for a motor-driven chain saw having a guide bar assembly that includes a guide bar and a saw chain guidingly mounted thereon. The saw chain sharpener includes an elongated chain guard casing for removably receiving the guide bar assembly therein. The chain guard casing defines a cavity in the forward end thereof adjacent the nose of the guide bar. A sharpening device is mounted in the cavity for sharpening the saw chain whereby the device is contained within the casing.