Patent ID: 7101270
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: B24B

Abstract:
1. A sanding machine for processing a workpiece comprising: a support structure defining a plane for supporting the workpiece for movement in a first direction; a frame; kinematic mean secured to the frame; at least one sanding unit for processing said workpiece, including a winding element cooperating with the kinematic means for movement in a closed ring configuration, said closed ring configuration being oriented in plane substantially parallel to the plane defined by said support structure; a plurality of laminar abrasive elements each secured to the winding element in spaced apart relation therealong, said abrasive elements being, disposed substantially perpendicular to the plane of said support structure and moveable with the winding element for engaging the workpiece in two parallel advance spaced apart linear directions transverse to the first direction, a shaft for securing each laminar element to the winding element in a direction substantially perpendicular to said plane defined by said support structure, each abrasive element being secured to a corresponding shaft such that the abrasive element is disposed at a fixed incline with respect to the advance directions of said winding element while engaging the workpiece.