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Grinding swarf collector

US6267657A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 1999
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B55/102
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A grinding swarf collector is disclosed. An outer periphery and side surfaces of a grinding wheel, except a site of grinding including a grinding point, are covered with a cover. A dust collecting plate is disposed behind the grinding point in a direction of rotation of the grinding wheel. Swarf scattered rearward collides with the dust collecting plate, and is scooped up thereby toward a suction port. The suction port sucks the swarf, which is sucked into a vacuum cleaner. Swarf scattered around the grinding wheel collides with the cover, falls to an opening formed below, and is sucked through the suction port. Thus, grinding swarf is collected efficiently.

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