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Tool holder for a grinding machine

a technology for grinding machines and tools, applied in portable grinding machines, grinding heads, metal-working equipment, etc., can solve the problems of expensive and time-consuming processes, and achieve the effect of convenient removal

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-06
GALLUP ERIC
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The present invention is about a tool holder for a grinding machine that can hold different tools easily. The tool holder is connected to the grinding machine with a friction fit, and it can be easily removed to change tools. The tool holder has a pad holder with a Velcro layer to secure the tool, or the tool can be directly bolted to the holder. The technical effect of this invention is that it allows for quick and easy tool changes, which saves time and increases efficiency.

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This process is costly and time consuming.

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[0015] The following discussion of the embodiments of the invention directed to a tool holder for a grinding machine is merely exemplary in nature, and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its applications or uses.

[0016]FIG. 1 is an underside view of a platform 12 of a grinding machine 10. The grinding machine 10 includes a plurality of grinding heads 14 that are rotatably mounted to the platform 12, as is well understood in the art. The machine 10 may have two, four, six, eight or more grinding heads 14. The grinding heads 14 include three legs 22, where each leg 22 includes a ring member 20. A separate tool assembly 16, according to the invention, is mounted to each ring member 20 in a friction fit. One of the tool assemblies 16 is removed from one of the grinding heads 14 in FIG. 1 to show the ring member 20. Therefore, when the grinding machine 10 is up-right to grind or polish the floor, the tool assemblies 16 are maintained in place by the weight of the machine 10....

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Abstract

A tool assembly for a grinding machine that supports a tool and is separately and easily removed from the grinding machine to change tools. The grinding machine includes one or more grinding heads that support a plurality of the tool assemblies. The grinding heads include ring members and the tool assemblies include a tapered tool holder. The tool holder is held in the ring member in a friction fit. In one embodiment, a pad holder is mounted to the tool holder by a bolt. The pad holder includes a Velcro layer for securing the tool to the pad holder. In another embodiment, the tool, such as a turbo cup, is bolted directly to the tool holder.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 615,801, titled Tool Holder for a Grinding Machine, filed Oct. 4, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates generally to a tool holder for a grinding machine and, more particularly, to a tool holder for a grinding machine, where the tool holder is readily removed from a grinding head of the grinding machine so as to allow other tool holders with other tools to be attached to the grinding machine without changing the grinding head. [0004] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0005] Large industrial grinding machines are sometimes used to grind and polish various surfaces, such as marble floors. These industrial grinding machines typically include one or more grinding heads rotatably mounted to an underside of a platform of the machine, where grinding tools are mounted to the grinding heads...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B24B23/00
CPCB24B7/186B24B41/047
Inventor GALLUP, ERIC
Owner GALLUP ERIC