Finishing machine for trochoidal surfaces
US5042204A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S451/919
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improvement in a finishing machine for trochoidal surfaces of a rotary engine housing. The finishing machine rotates the engine housing in a trochoidal path around a constant tool engagement point that utilizes a super finishing abrasive film advancement oscillating head whereby precise finishing can be consistently obtained without abrasive tool wear and associated realignment of the abrasive tool.
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