Patent ID: 6485357
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B24B

Abstract:
An adjustable grinding machine for grinding a plurality of first articles, wherein each first article has two substantially opposite surfaces, and a plurality of second articles, wherein each second article has two substantially opposite surfaces, comprising:a structural support member; a first grinder assembly adjustably supported from the structural support member by a first servo-driven gear box operably connected to the structural support member, the first grinder assembly includes a first grinding wheel drive motor operably connected to a first grinding wheel, and a second grinding wheel drive motor operably connected to a second grinding wheel, wherein the first grinding wheel and the second grinding wheel are substantially co-axially located, and wherein the first grinder assembly is adapted to grind the two surfaces of the first article simultaneously; and a second grinder assembly, adjustably supported from the structural support member by a second servo-driven gear box, and wherein the second grinder assembly is adapted to grind the two surfaces of the second article simultaneously.