Patent ID: 6381862
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: B24B

Abstract:
A bevel angle control mechanism for a grinding wheel supported for rotation about an axis, comprising:a tool-rest having a tool support surface oriented at a bevel angle with respect to a grinding surface of said grinding wheel; a movable linkage mechanism supporting said tool-rest, such linkage mechanism being pivotally adjustable about said axis to achieve a desired bevel angle of said tool support surface with respect to said grinding surface while maintaining a prescribed and coordinated height and attitude adjustment of said tool-rest with respect to said axis; a pointer indicating a rotary position of said linkage mechanism; and a scale fixed with respect to said axis, and having indicia defining a relationship between a radius of said grinding wheel and said bevel angle for different positions of said linkage mechanism, said pointer cooperating with said scale to indicate the achieved bevel angle.