US4212137A
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Segmental grinding wheel and composite abrading segments therefor
Assignee: Saint Gobain Abrasives Inc
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Filing: 1978-07-20
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Granted: 1980-07-15
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Expires: 1998-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A segmental grinding wheel includes abutting, interfitting and interchangeable composite abrading segments clamped to a rotary chuck, each of which comprises a preformed bonded abrasive segment of simple shape with at least a portion of each side, except a working face thereof, encased in a relatively non-abrasive precision molded plastic shell of precise dimensions, more complex and perfect interfitting configuration. The shell is preferably made of material that is or contains a grinding aid, prevents coolant swarf from filling the pores of the abrasive segment and reinforces the abrasive segment.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles V. Rue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:04
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24D; B24D7/00; B24D7/06; B24D7/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A composite abrading segment of precise size and interfitting arcuate shape for an annular segmental grinding wheel wherein a plurality of segments are assembled in interfitting engagement with each other and clamping to suitable chuck means adapted for mounting on drive means for rotation therewith about an axis comprising: a preformed bonded abrasive segment of simple arcuate shape having a working face; and a shell of precise size and more complex interfitting arcuate shape encasing at least a portion of each side except the working face of the abrasive segment and having at least one projection on an end of the shell adapted for interfitting engagement with a depression on an adjoining segment of the grinding wheel, and at least one depression on an opposite end of the shell adapted for receiving a projection on another adjoining segment of the grinding wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A composite abrading segment of precise size and interfitting arcuate shape for an annular segmental grinding wheel wherein a plurality of segments are assembled in interfitting engagement with each other and clamping to suitable chuck means adapted for mounting on drive means for rotation therewith about an axis comprising: a preformed bonded abrasive segment of simple arcuate shape having a working face; and a shell of precise size and more complex interfitting arcuate shape encasing at least a portion of each side except the working face of the abrasive segment and having at least one projection on an end of the shell adapted for interfitting engagement with a depression on an adjoining segment of the grinding wheel, and at least one depression on an opposite end of the shell adapted for receiving a projection on another adjoining segment of the grinding wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A composite abrading segment according to claim 1 wherein the projection on an end of the shell is a tongue and the depression on the opposite end of the shell is a groove into which a tongue of an adjoining segment is inserted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composite abrading segment according to claim 1 wherein the shell further comprises: a grinding aid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composite abrading segment according to claim 1 wherein the shell is made of polyvinyl chloride which constitutes a grinding aid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A composite abrading segment according to claim 1 wherein the shell is made of thermoplastic or thermosetting material containing at least one active filler selected from a group consisting of iron pyrites, sulfur, potassium sulfate, cryolite and potassium fluorborate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composite abrading segment according to claim 1 wherein the shell is made of sulfur containing at least one filler material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A composite abrading segment according to claim 7 wherein the shell is made of a thermoplastic or thermosetting material containing at least one extreme pressure lubricant selected from a group consisting of graphite molybdenum disulfide and polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A composite abrading segment according to claim 1 further comprising: a slot of predetermined depth and width extending downwardly into the abrasive segment from a top side and between an inner side and an outer side of the shell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A composite abrading segment according to claim 1 wherein the shell further comprises: a top layer, including a slot of predetermined width and depth therein, extending at least the depth of the slot over at least a portion of an adjoining top surface of the abrasive segment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
111 words
A composite abrading segment of precise size and interfitting arcuate shape for an annular segmental grinding wheel wherein a plurality of segments are assembled in interfitting engagement with each other and clamped to suitable chuck means adapted for mounting on drive means for rotation therewith about an axis comprising: a bonded abrasive segment of simple shape having a working face; and a shell of precise size and interfitting arcuate shape encasing at least a portion of each side except the working face of the abrasive segment and having opposite end portions of the shell each adapted for interfitting engagement with an end portion of an adjoining segment of the grinding wheel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
111 words
A composite abrading segment of precise size and interfitting arcuate shape for an annular segmental grinding wheel wherein a plurality of segments are assembled in interfitting engagement with each other and clamped to suitable chuck means adapted for mounting on drive means for rotation therewith about an axis comprising: a bonded abrasive segment of simple shape having a working face; and a shell of precise size and interfitting arcuate shape encasing at least a portion of each side except the working face of the abrasive segment and having opposite end portions of the shell each adapted for interfitting engagement with an end portion of an adjoining segment of the grinding wheel.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-15 | 1992-01-14 | 1992-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |