Patent ID: 6196902
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: B24B

Abstract:
Apparatus for finishing an edge of a sheet of glass, which comprises: a supporting structure, said supporting structure including a support base, a stationary vertical structure coupled on the support base, and, an upper supporting arm located in a horizontal position on the vertical stationary structure; a motor connected at one end of the upper supporting arm, said motor including a drive shaft located in a vertical position to rotate about its own axis, grinding means connected to the drive shaft for finishing or grinding the edge of sheet of glass; and a hollow frame connected to the motor, said hollow frame being vertically located for covering the drive shaft; a housing for housing the grinding means, said housing comprising a fixed upper section connected to a lower end of the hollow frame and, a removable lower section; a longitudinal groove is made in the housing for the introduction of the edge of the glass sheet for making contact with the grinding means in order to finish the edge of the glass sheet; means for distributing a cooling fluid located within the housing, for distributing the cooling fluid on the periphery and one lower and upper sections of said grinding means, for grinding or finishing the edge of the glass sheet; and, vacuum means operatively connected to the housing to create a vacuum effect within said housing for recollecting glass dust and water that is generated within the housing during the finishing operation of the edge of the glass sheet.