Patent ID: 6582287
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: B23Q,B24B,B29C,B29K,E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
A processing machine comprising:a movable support means which can reciprocate between a first position and a second position, and which can mount one of a processing tool and a workpiece therein, a reciprocating means for reciprocating the movable support means, and a protective means, including at least one protective member formed of one of a synthetic sheet and a film which can be kept rolled in a free state when tensile force is not applied and unrolled when tensile force, is applied is provided on one of an upstream side and downstream side of the movable support means when seen from a forward moving direction from the first position to the second position of the movable support means, wherein the protective member is unrolled by the forward movement of the movable support means and rolled by the backward movement of the movable support means when the protective member is located on the upstream side of the movable support means, and the protective member is rolled by the forward movement of the movable support means and unrolled by the backward movement of the movable support means when the protective member is located on the downstream side of the movable support means.