CA2315968A1 - Stone mounting system - Google Patents
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A comminuting apparatus for reducing the size of particles, having a frame providing an internal perimeter and having a shape; a stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and providing a perimeter having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of the frame and configured to be at least partially surrounded by the frame; wherein when the frame is rotated the perimeter of the frame is configured to coact with the perimeter of the stone such that the stone is rotated at substantially the same rate as the frame.
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,t John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 STONE MOUNTING SYSTEM
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.
60/149,272, filed on August 17, 1999; the contents of which including title, specification, claims, and figures are incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a grinding system in the field of comminuting devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mounting system for coupling a stone to a frame.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A known method for mounting a grinding stone includes locking the stone to a backing plate via a taper, which applies a compression force or stress on the outer perimeter of the stone to hold the stone in a stationary position with respect to the backing plate.
Such stress is partially counteracted by the centrifugal forces applied to the stone while in operation (i.e., rotation).
Accordingly, the stone must be subjected to greater stress via the mounting taper lock than is imparted upon the stone while in operation, otherwise the stone would "spin"
relative to the backing plate.
Another known method for mounting a grinding stone includes an arbor that extends through a center hole of the stone, which is typically threaded such that a nut can be tightened to apply a compressive force on the inner portion of the stone, thus holding it stationary with respect to the arbor. However, a problem with such known mounting methods is that significant stress must be applied to the stone before the grinder is turned on and/or are complicated, time consuming and costly.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to substantially reduce or eliminate the pre-stress ,. , , i John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 applied to a grinding stone, thereby reducing the overall stress to which the stone will be subjected while in operation. It would also be advantageous to reduce the stress applied to the stone as the rotational speed of the stone is reduced. It would also be advantageous to provide a stone mounting system made of low cost materials. It would also be advantageous to provide a mounting plate or frame that does not require removal of the stone from the grinder each time the stone is changed. It would also be advantageous to provide for a method of mounting a stone that would allow a stone that has been in operation (e.g., used) to be removed from the grinder without damaging the stone such that it can be examined, repaired.
replaced or used again. It would also be advantageous to have the shape of the frame in the same shape of the mount so that the two may rotate together. It would also be advantageous to provide for stone changes that can be performed quickly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will become more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference 1 S numerals refer to like pans, in which:
FIGURE 1 is an exploded perspective view of a stone mounting system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 2 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 3 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a frame boss according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 4 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a frame protrusion according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 5 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 frame boss and a stone protrusion according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 6 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 7 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a stone boss according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
FIGURE 8 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a recess conf gored to coact with a protrusion according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention and FIGURE 9 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
FIGURE 10 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring to FIGURE l, a stone mounting system 10 is shown according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. System 10 includes a housing, base plate, mounting surface or backing plate (shown as a frame 20) coupled to an abrasive wheel (shown as a grinding stone 50) having a grinding surface 52 and a backing surface 54.
Frame 20 is generally circular shaped and includes an aperture 22 having a diameter 24 with multiple oblique flats 26.
The shape of the perimeter of the stone 50 approximately corresponds to the shape of the aperture 22. (i.e., generally circular with oblique flats) Stone 50 may be inserted within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that the perimeter of stone 50 abuts against the perimeter of aperture 22 at a mounting interface 72 such that stone 50 is "locked" or fixed in place relative to frame 20. The four flats advantageously distribute the rotational forces (loadings) on to several points, thus helping to avoid stone failure.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.
60/149,272, filed on August 17, 1999; the contents of which including title, specification, claims, and figures are incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a grinding system in the field of comminuting devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mounting system for coupling a stone to a frame.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A known method for mounting a grinding stone includes locking the stone to a backing plate via a taper, which applies a compression force or stress on the outer perimeter of the stone to hold the stone in a stationary position with respect to the backing plate.
Such stress is partially counteracted by the centrifugal forces applied to the stone while in operation (i.e., rotation).
Accordingly, the stone must be subjected to greater stress via the mounting taper lock than is imparted upon the stone while in operation, otherwise the stone would "spin"
relative to the backing plate.
Another known method for mounting a grinding stone includes an arbor that extends through a center hole of the stone, which is typically threaded such that a nut can be tightened to apply a compressive force on the inner portion of the stone, thus holding it stationary with respect to the arbor. However, a problem with such known mounting methods is that significant stress must be applied to the stone before the grinder is turned on and/or are complicated, time consuming and costly.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to substantially reduce or eliminate the pre-stress ,. , , i John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 applied to a grinding stone, thereby reducing the overall stress to which the stone will be subjected while in operation. It would also be advantageous to reduce the stress applied to the stone as the rotational speed of the stone is reduced. It would also be advantageous to provide a stone mounting system made of low cost materials. It would also be advantageous to provide a mounting plate or frame that does not require removal of the stone from the grinder each time the stone is changed. It would also be advantageous to provide for a method of mounting a stone that would allow a stone that has been in operation (e.g., used) to be removed from the grinder without damaging the stone such that it can be examined, repaired.
replaced or used again. It would also be advantageous to have the shape of the frame in the same shape of the mount so that the two may rotate together. It would also be advantageous to provide for stone changes that can be performed quickly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will become more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference 1 S numerals refer to like pans, in which:
FIGURE 1 is an exploded perspective view of a stone mounting system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 2 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 3 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a frame boss according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 4 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a frame protrusion according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 5 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 frame boss and a stone protrusion according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 6 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIGURE 7 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a stone boss according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
FIGURE 8 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system showing a recess conf gored to coact with a protrusion according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention and FIGURE 9 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
FIGURE 10 is an exploded perspective view of the stone mounting system according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring to FIGURE l, a stone mounting system 10 is shown according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. System 10 includes a housing, base plate, mounting surface or backing plate (shown as a frame 20) coupled to an abrasive wheel (shown as a grinding stone 50) having a grinding surface 52 and a backing surface 54.
Frame 20 is generally circular shaped and includes an aperture 22 having a diameter 24 with multiple oblique flats 26.
The shape of the perimeter of the stone 50 approximately corresponds to the shape of the aperture 22. (i.e., generally circular with oblique flats) Stone 50 may be inserted within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that the perimeter of stone 50 abuts against the perimeter of aperture 22 at a mounting interface 72 such that stone 50 is "locked" or fixed in place relative to frame 20. The four flats advantageously distribute the rotational forces (loadings) on to several points, thus helping to avoid stone failure.
John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 When frame 20 is subjected to a rotational force (such as by a crank, wheel, rod, shaft, arbors running through the aperture of the stone, etc.) stone 50 likewise rotates, but is substantially inhibited from independently rotating relative to frame 20 due to the geometric shapes of stone 50 and frame 20. Because the perimeter of stone 50 is not exactly circular shaped, stone 50 does not generally slip or slide within aperture 22 when frame 20 is rotated.
In one embodiment, two substantially identical mounting systems may be placed in a facing relationship (not shown) in a disc or attrition mill (e.g., grinding machine) such that two or more stone faces can be placed in contact with each other. In another embodiment, one mounting system paces and rotates against another object, which may be fixed and/or different from the mounting system. To keep the stones from turning (i.e., not lock together due to the contact forces between them) each stone should be held in position relative to the frame of that stone. A material (such as rubber, biological products, agricultural products, elastomers, plastics, etc.) may be provided between two grinding surfaces 52 of two stones in a facing relationship in the grinding machine. The size of the material may be reduced by grinding it between the two grinding surfaces. The material may be ground pure or mixed with other materials such as by making a slurry and mixing the material with a liquid. Further, this invention can include the mounting of a single abrasive wheel, using the mounting method of the present invention, for the purpose of placing the single abrasive wheel in a facing relationship in a disc or attrition mill.
Thereby the abrasive wheel is faced with any other type of grinding surface.
The abrasive wheel face and the face of the other surface are thus capable of grinding any material between themselves.
Referring to FIGURE 2, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Aperture 22 of frame 20 is generally hexagonal shaped and the perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly hexagonal shaped. Stone 50 fits within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 3, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. A protruding portion shown as a boss 28 extends from frame 20. Boss 28 John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 is generally hexagonal shaped. An aperture 58 of stone 50 is correspondingly hexagonal shaped.
Boss 28 fits within aperture 58 of stone 50 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 4, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention: Aperture 22 of stone 20 is generally circular shaped and the perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly circular shaped. Frame 20 provides a locking system 70 including a protrusion shown as an outwardly extending finger 30 of frame 20, and a recess shown as an inwardly extending finger 62 of stone 50. Stone 50 fits within aperture 22 of frame 20 and finger 30 interconnects with finger 62 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
According to alternative embodiments, the locking system may include a keyway as used in a locking a pulley on a shaft.
Referring to FIGURE 5, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Frame 20 includes a protruding portion shown as a boss 32, similar to boss 28. Boss 32 is generally circular shaped and includes a recess shown as an inwardly extending finger 62. An aperture 58 of stone 50 is correspondingly generally circular shaped, and stone 50 includes a protrusion shown as an outwardly extending finger 30. Boss 60 fits within aperture 58 of stone 50 to interconnect fingers 30 and 62 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 6, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Aperture 22 of frame 20 is generally circular shaped and includes an oblique portion 26. The perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly circular shaped and includes a corresponding oblique portion 56. The perimeter of stone 50 fits within aperture 22 and is aligned with frame 20 such that oblique portion 56 is aligned with oblique portion 26 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 7, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Aperture 22 of frame 20 is generally oval shaped and the perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly oval shaped. Grinding surface 52 includes a protruding portion John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 shown as a boss 60 extending from stone S0. Boss 60 provides a supplemental grinding surface 74 for reducing the size of grinding materials (not shown). Stone 50 fits within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 8, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Frame 20 includes a recessed portion shown as a lock 40 having a generally triangular shape. Backing surface 54 of stone 50 includes a protrusion shown as a key 66 having a corresponding triangular shape. Key 66 fits within lock 40 of plate 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 9, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present-invention. Aperture 22 of stone 20 is generally star shaped and the perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly star shaped. Stone 50 fits within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 10, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Aperture 22 of frame 20 is generally oval shaped and includes an aperture 22. The shape of the perimeter of stone 50 corresponds to the shape of aperture 22 in that it is generally oval. Stone 50 may be inserted within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated. This embodiment applies rotational forces (loadings) on to two points, namely at the two narrower, elongated ends of the oval.
It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of the stone mounting system in the exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Many variations are possible. According to alternative embodiments, the stone may be a unitary, contiguous piece or may be segmented into several pieces whereby each segment may be coupled with the frame to assemble the overall stone shape. The shape 'and configuration of the stone and the frame can be varied drastically. Examples of the shapes of the stones and frames are found but are not limited to those shown in the FIGURES, other shapes may include a square shaped stone coupled to an oval shaped frame. Complex stone shapes are envisioned such as star shapes, which engage a John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 similar or correspondingly shaped frame. The mounting interface between the stone and the frame may be at the outer perimeter of the stone and/or frame, the inside perimeter of the stone and/or frame (e.g., the inside aperture or "donut"), at the perimeter of a boss or protrusion of the stone and/or frame, or a combination thereof. The stones can have various shaped grinding surfaces (e.g., beached or sloped, grooved, etc.) and various contours for improved commutation of materials.
According to alternative embodiments related to the locking system, keyway notches may be formed in the stone to accept notches associated with the frame. Also, the stone could have outwardly extending keys, which engage keyway notches in the frame.
According to alternative embodiments related to the mounting interface between the stone and the frame, the stone and the frame may be coupled by fasteners such as bolts, adhesives (e.g., epoxies, glues, etc.), liquid metal (such as molten lead, sulfur, etc.), and the like. The stone may be pre-stressed before the grinder is operated (i.e., with locking taper mounting rings).
According to other alternative embodiments, the stone may be substantially free of pre-stress (which, without intending to be limited by theory, is believed may reduce wear and increase longevity of the stone).
According to other alternative embodiments, the stone mounting system may be rotated or provided with translational motion at any speed from extremely high (e.g., about 3600 rpm) to extremely low (less than about 1 rpm). A preferable speed is between about 1800 rpm and about 3600 rpm.
Although only a few exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the exemplary embodiments (such as variations in sizes, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, or use of materials) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
_7_ John Byrne and Michael Rouse _ Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 Other substitutions, modifications, changes and/or omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and/or arrangement of the preferred embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention as expressed in the appended claims. The order or sequence of steps, for example, of providing the stone or the frame may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments of the invention.
In the claims, any means-plus-function clause is intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures.
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In one embodiment, two substantially identical mounting systems may be placed in a facing relationship (not shown) in a disc or attrition mill (e.g., grinding machine) such that two or more stone faces can be placed in contact with each other. In another embodiment, one mounting system paces and rotates against another object, which may be fixed and/or different from the mounting system. To keep the stones from turning (i.e., not lock together due to the contact forces between them) each stone should be held in position relative to the frame of that stone. A material (such as rubber, biological products, agricultural products, elastomers, plastics, etc.) may be provided between two grinding surfaces 52 of two stones in a facing relationship in the grinding machine. The size of the material may be reduced by grinding it between the two grinding surfaces. The material may be ground pure or mixed with other materials such as by making a slurry and mixing the material with a liquid. Further, this invention can include the mounting of a single abrasive wheel, using the mounting method of the present invention, for the purpose of placing the single abrasive wheel in a facing relationship in a disc or attrition mill.
Thereby the abrasive wheel is faced with any other type of grinding surface.
The abrasive wheel face and the face of the other surface are thus capable of grinding any material between themselves.
Referring to FIGURE 2, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Aperture 22 of frame 20 is generally hexagonal shaped and the perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly hexagonal shaped. Stone 50 fits within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 3, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. A protruding portion shown as a boss 28 extends from frame 20. Boss 28 John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 is generally hexagonal shaped. An aperture 58 of stone 50 is correspondingly hexagonal shaped.
Boss 28 fits within aperture 58 of stone 50 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 4, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention: Aperture 22 of stone 20 is generally circular shaped and the perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly circular shaped. Frame 20 provides a locking system 70 including a protrusion shown as an outwardly extending finger 30 of frame 20, and a recess shown as an inwardly extending finger 62 of stone 50. Stone 50 fits within aperture 22 of frame 20 and finger 30 interconnects with finger 62 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
According to alternative embodiments, the locking system may include a keyway as used in a locking a pulley on a shaft.
Referring to FIGURE 5, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Frame 20 includes a protruding portion shown as a boss 32, similar to boss 28. Boss 32 is generally circular shaped and includes a recess shown as an inwardly extending finger 62. An aperture 58 of stone 50 is correspondingly generally circular shaped, and stone 50 includes a protrusion shown as an outwardly extending finger 30. Boss 60 fits within aperture 58 of stone 50 to interconnect fingers 30 and 62 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 6, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Aperture 22 of frame 20 is generally circular shaped and includes an oblique portion 26. The perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly circular shaped and includes a corresponding oblique portion 56. The perimeter of stone 50 fits within aperture 22 and is aligned with frame 20 such that oblique portion 56 is aligned with oblique portion 26 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 7, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Aperture 22 of frame 20 is generally oval shaped and the perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly oval shaped. Grinding surface 52 includes a protruding portion John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 shown as a boss 60 extending from stone S0. Boss 60 provides a supplemental grinding surface 74 for reducing the size of grinding materials (not shown). Stone 50 fits within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 8, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Frame 20 includes a recessed portion shown as a lock 40 having a generally triangular shape. Backing surface 54 of stone 50 includes a protrusion shown as a key 66 having a corresponding triangular shape. Key 66 fits within lock 40 of plate 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 9, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present-invention. Aperture 22 of stone 20 is generally star shaped and the perimeter of stone 50 is correspondingly star shaped. Stone 50 fits within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated.
Referring to FIGURE 10, system 10 is shown according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. Aperture 22 of frame 20 is generally oval shaped and includes an aperture 22. The shape of the perimeter of stone 50 corresponds to the shape of aperture 22 in that it is generally oval. Stone 50 may be inserted within aperture 22 of frame 20 such that stone 50 is rotated when frame 20 is rotated. This embodiment applies rotational forces (loadings) on to two points, namely at the two narrower, elongated ends of the oval.
It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of the stone mounting system in the exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Many variations are possible. According to alternative embodiments, the stone may be a unitary, contiguous piece or may be segmented into several pieces whereby each segment may be coupled with the frame to assemble the overall stone shape. The shape 'and configuration of the stone and the frame can be varied drastically. Examples of the shapes of the stones and frames are found but are not limited to those shown in the FIGURES, other shapes may include a square shaped stone coupled to an oval shaped frame. Complex stone shapes are envisioned such as star shapes, which engage a John Byrne and Michael Rouse Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 similar or correspondingly shaped frame. The mounting interface between the stone and the frame may be at the outer perimeter of the stone and/or frame, the inside perimeter of the stone and/or frame (e.g., the inside aperture or "donut"), at the perimeter of a boss or protrusion of the stone and/or frame, or a combination thereof. The stones can have various shaped grinding surfaces (e.g., beached or sloped, grooved, etc.) and various contours for improved commutation of materials.
According to alternative embodiments related to the locking system, keyway notches may be formed in the stone to accept notches associated with the frame. Also, the stone could have outwardly extending keys, which engage keyway notches in the frame.
According to alternative embodiments related to the mounting interface between the stone and the frame, the stone and the frame may be coupled by fasteners such as bolts, adhesives (e.g., epoxies, glues, etc.), liquid metal (such as molten lead, sulfur, etc.), and the like. The stone may be pre-stressed before the grinder is operated (i.e., with locking taper mounting rings).
According to other alternative embodiments, the stone may be substantially free of pre-stress (which, without intending to be limited by theory, is believed may reduce wear and increase longevity of the stone).
According to other alternative embodiments, the stone mounting system may be rotated or provided with translational motion at any speed from extremely high (e.g., about 3600 rpm) to extremely low (less than about 1 rpm). A preferable speed is between about 1800 rpm and about 3600 rpm.
Although only a few exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the exemplary embodiments (such as variations in sizes, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, or use of materials) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
_7_ John Byrne and Michael Rouse _ Attorney Docket No.: 30000.7 Other substitutions, modifications, changes and/or omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and/or arrangement of the preferred embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention as expressed in the appended claims. The order or sequence of steps, for example, of providing the stone or the frame may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments of the invention.
In the claims, any means-plus-function clause is intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures.
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Claims (23)
1. A comminuting apparatus for reducing the size of particles, comprising:
a frame providing an internal perimeter and having a shape;
a stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and providing a perimeter having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of the frame and configured to be at least partially surrounded by the frame;
wherein when the frame is rotated the perimeter of the frame is configured to coact with the perimeter of the stone such that the stone is rotated at substantially the same rate as the frame.
a frame providing an internal perimeter and having a shape;
a stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and providing a perimeter having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of the frame and configured to be at least partially surrounded by the frame;
wherein when the frame is rotated the perimeter of the frame is configured to coact with the perimeter of the stone such that the stone is rotated at substantially the same rate as the frame.
2. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 1, wherein the frame is not prestressed.
3. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 1, wherein the frame further includes a protrusion and the stone further includes a recess for selectively mating with the protrusion such that when the stone is in a mated position the stone is coupled to protrusion.
4. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 3, wherein shape of the perimeter of the frame is substantially the same as the shape of the perimeter of the stone.
5. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 4, wherein the frame further includes an aperture and the perimeter of the stone is configured to fit within the aperture.
6. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 5, wherein the perimeter of the frame abuts against the perimeter of the stone.
7. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 6, wherein the stone further includes a grinding surface and a backing surface.
8. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 7, wherein the stone further includes a boss.
9. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 6, wherein the frame is oval shaped.
10. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 6, wherein the frame is hexagonal shaped.
11. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 6, wherein the frame is square shaped.
12. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 6, wherein the frame is star shaped.
13. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 6, wherein the frame has multiple oblique flats that do not intersect with one another.
14. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 1, wherein the perimeter of the stone is circular.
15. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 1, wherein the perimeter of the stone is oval shaped.
16. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 6, wherein the frame has four multiple oblique flats.
17. The comminuting apparatus of Claim 6, wherein the stone further includes at least two segments.
18. The comminuting apparatus as in any preceding claim, in which the stone is attached to the frame.
19. A comminuting apparatus for reducing the size of particles, comprising:
a first frame providing an internal perimeter and having a shape;
a first stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and providing a perimeter having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of the first frame and configured to be at least partially surrounded by the first frame;
a second frame providing an internal perimeter and having a shape;
a second stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and providing a perimeter having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of the second frame and configured to be at least partially surrounded by the first frame;
wherein the internal perimeters of the first frame and the second frame are configured to coact with the perimeters of the first stone and the second stone, respectively, such that the first stone and the second stone are rotated at substantially the same rate as the first frame and the second frame when the first frame and the second frame are rotated, respectively, and the grinding surface of the first stone is configured to be in facing relationship to the grinding surface of the second stone.
a first frame providing an internal perimeter and having a shape;
a first stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and providing a perimeter having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of the first frame and configured to be at least partially surrounded by the first frame;
a second frame providing an internal perimeter and having a shape;
a second stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and providing a perimeter having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of the second frame and configured to be at least partially surrounded by the first frame;
wherein the internal perimeters of the first frame and the second frame are configured to coact with the perimeters of the first stone and the second stone, respectively, such that the first stone and the second stone are rotated at substantially the same rate as the first frame and the second frame when the first frame and the second frame are rotated, respectively, and the grinding surface of the first stone is configured to be in facing relationship to the grinding surface of the second stone.
20. A comminuting apparatus for reducing the size of particles, comprising:
a frame configured for coupling to a rotation device;
a boss having a shape extending from the frame and having a perimeter;
a stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and an internal perimeter at least partially surrounding the boss and having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of file boss;
wherein the perimeter of the boss is configured to coact with the perimeter of the stone such that the stone is rotated at substantially the same rate as the boss.
a frame configured for coupling to a rotation device;
a boss having a shape extending from the frame and having a perimeter;
a stone having a grinding surface for grinding a material and an internal perimeter at least partially surrounding the boss and having a shape corresponding to the shape of the perimeter of file boss;
wherein the perimeter of the boss is configured to coact with the perimeter of the stone such that the stone is rotated at substantially the same rate as the boss.
21. A comminuting apparatus for reducing the size of particle comprising:
a grinding means for reducing the size of a material; and a backing means for coupling the grinding means to a rotating means for rotating the backing means and the grinding means;
wherein the rotating means is configured to rotate the backing means and the grinding means at substantially the same rate.
a grinding means for reducing the size of a material; and a backing means for coupling the grinding means to a rotating means for rotating the backing means and the grinding means;
wherein the rotating means is configured to rotate the backing means and the grinding means at substantially the same rate.
22. A method for mounting a grinding stone in a comminuting apparatus for reducing the size of particles, comprising:
providing a baseplate having an inner perimeter;
providing stone having a perimeter; and disposing the perimeter of the stone within the inner perimeter of the baseplate.
providing a baseplate having an inner perimeter;
providing stone having a perimeter; and disposing the perimeter of the stone within the inner perimeter of the baseplate.
23. The method of Claim 17, further comprising attaching the stone to the frame.
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