Patent ID: 6267657
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: B23Q,B24B

Abstract:
A grinding swarf collector for grinding an irregular surface of an object, comprising:a cover for covering an outer peripheral surface and side surfaces of a grinding wheel, except for a site of grinding by the grinding wheel;a suction mechanism, located behind a grinding point on the irregular surface in a direction of rotation of the grinding wheel, for sucking swarf;a dust collecting plate, located behind the grinding point in the direction of rotation of the grinding wheel, for guiding scattered swarf to the suction mechanism;a linear actuator for positioning the dust collecting plate against said irregular surface adjacent the grinding point; andan air blowing mechanism for blowing air toward the suction mechanism, with the grinding point being interposed between the air blowing mechanism and the suction mechanism;said air blowing mechanism including a compressor and a tube extending around the grinding wheel, a first end of the tube being connected in fluid communication with the compressor and a second end of the tube forming a nozzle for directing air toward the grinding point and dust collecting plate.