Patent · US Expired

Method of improving the accuracy of a beveling operation applied to a spectacle lens, and a corresponding beveling tool

US6663481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2001
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B9/14
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A beveling operation is applied to a spectacle lens to blunt the sharp edges of its contour. Compensation means having a capacity for elastic deformation are operative between an active periphery of a beveling tool and its support shaft during the beveling operation. Applications include numerically controlled grinding machines.

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