Patent ID: 6302773
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B23Q,B24B

Abstract:
An end face polishing apparatus comprising: a polishing board mounted for undergoing rotational movement and for supporting a polishing member having an upper surface supporting a polishing film and a lower surface; and a polishing member exchanging device for exchanging the polishing member with another polishing member having an upper surface supporting a polishing film and a lower surface, the polishing member exchanging device having a movable member for undergoing linear movement in a horizontal direction, an elevating member supported by the movable member for undergoing linear movement therewith in the horizontal direction and for undergoing linear movement in a vertical direction, a support arm having a first end portion connected to the elevating member for undergoing movement in the horizontal and vertical directions and a second end portion, and a support member connected to the second end portion of the support arm for undergoing linear movement in the horizontal and vertical directions and for supporting the polishing members from the lower surfaces thereof during the exchange of the polishing members.