Centerless grinding machine
US6729938B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B41/007
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A centerless grinder 1 according to the present invention comprises a bed 108, a grinding wheel spindle stock 101, a regulating wheel spindle stock 102, a work rest 103, and the like. The grinding wheel spindle stock 101 and the regulating wheel spindle stock 102 are respectively moved toward and away from each other by feed devices 10, 10. The feed devices 10, 10 respectively comprise feed screws 11, 11 each having one end fixed to the work rest 103. Nuts 12, 12 are respectively retained in the grinding wheel spindle stock 101 and the regulating wheel spindle stock 102 in threading engagement with the feed screws 11, 11 so that axial movements thereof along the feed screws 11 are restricted and rotational movements thereof about axes thereof are permitted. The nuts 12, 12 are respectively rotated by driving motors 15, 15. In the centerless grinder 1, the feed screws 11, 11 are fixed to the work rest 103 and, therefore, even if the bed 108 is thermally deformed by heat generated during grinding, a reduction in machining accuracy can be minimized.
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