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Variable profile flutes for a grinding head of a grinding machine

US7766264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Weiler, Inc. · US

Inventors

Nick J. Lesar · Palmyra, US
Christopher E. Albrecht · Cambridge, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 19, 2006
Grant date	Aug 3, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 7, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB02C18/30
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A grinding head for a grinding machine is disclosed in which the axial bore of the head is provided with flutes of variable width. The dimension of the flutes from an upstream location to a downstream location of the head is variable to provide different effects in operation of the grinding machine. Flutes may be wider in areas of the head where greater shear is expected or may be narrower in width to decrease backpressure. Flutes may be primarily located adjacent to or along an increased diameter area of the head and may be constructed by casting.

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