US Patent:
20030181145, Sep 25, 2003
Inventors:
Mark Collins - Bellefontaine OH, US
Noah Koontz - Marysville OH, US
International Classification:
B24B001/00
Abstract:
An apparatus for polishing an edge of an automotive glass sheet comprising a retaining device, which is capable of supporting the automotive glass sheet, and a polishing wheel assembly. A motor assembly is coupled to and drives the polishing wheel assembly to polish the edge of the automotive glass sheet to maximize the strength of the glass sheet and improve the aesthetic properties thereof. A pressure system, such as a compliant member, a robotic system, or a floating spindle assembly, is coupled to either the retaining device or the polishing wheel in order to actively maintain a predetermined generally constant contact pressure between the polishing wheel and the edge of the automotive glass sheet to insure proper polishing thereof.