Patent ID: 7037181
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: B24B,B24D,D01G

Abstract:
1. A grinding apparatus for grinding individual clothing elements of a textile machine, the clothing elements having a head portion defined by a bend or knee in each element, said grinding device comprising: a first set of grinding elements mounted on a support so as to extend outwardly therefrom at essentially a right angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of said support, said elements having a length and size so as to penetrate between the clothing elements to grind lateral flank portions of the clothing elements; and a second set of grinding elements separate from said first set of grinding elements and extending from said support at essentially a right angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of said support, said second set of grinding elements extending a lesser distance than said first set of grinding elements, said second set of grinding elements disposed and having a size so as not to extend between the clothing elements but to contact and grind front face sides of the clothing elements.