Dressing device for a grinding wheel and its use in a centreless nuclear fuel pellet grinder
US9022836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B53/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for dressing a grinding wheel, comprising a sleeve to hold a corundum rod laterally and to guide it along its longitudinal axis, a ram to apply constant thrust force onto the corundum rod held in place and guided in the sleeve, to bring it into contact with the grinding wheel, means of rigidly connecting the ram shaft to the end of the corundum rod, and linear guide means for the sleeve for translating the corundum rod parallel to the axis of the grinding wheel while keeping the rod pressed against the grinding wheel with a constant force.Application to a centerless grinder in which the grinding wheel is used to grind nuclear fuel pellets.
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