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Method for machining a surface of an optical lens

US8965557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2010
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B13/06
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method for determining movement data representing the movement of a machining tool of an optical lens 3D machining device for machining a surface of an optical lens, wherein the method comprises: a machining tool data providing stage, a surface data providing stage, a machining rule providing stage, a 3D surface determining stage in which the 3D surface corresponding to the surface consisting of all the positions of the reference point of the machining tool that allow the profile of the cutting edge of the machining tool to tangent the derivable surface of the optical lens is determined, a movement data determining stage.

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