Patent classifications
B24B37/025
BALL MAGAZINE FOR A DEVICE FOR LAPPING AND/OR GRINDING BALLS
A ball magazine for a device for lapping and/or grinding balls includes a ball removal section configured to be connected to the device and receive balls from the device, a ball storage section connected to the ball removal section and configured to receive the balls from the ball removal section, and a ball feed section configured to guide the balls from the ball storage section back to the device. At least part of the ball storage section, which may be formed as a channel, is sloped.
BALL GUIDING DEVICE FOR AN APPARATUS FOR LAPPING AND/OR GRINDING BALLS
A ball guiding device configured for use with an apparatus for lapping and/or grinding balls that includes a first disc and a second disc with first and second continuous grooves separated by a wall. The ball guiding device includes a body having a guide groove with a first end insertable into the first continuous groove and a second end insertable into the second continuous groove and a raised central portion configured to overly the first wall. The guide groove including a first ramp extending from the first end to the raised central configured to guide the balls out of the first continuous groove and a second ramp extending from the raised central portion to the second end configured to guide the balls into the second continuous groove.
BALL GUIDING DEVICE FOR AN APPARATUS FOR LAPPING AND/OR GRINDING BALLS
A ball guiding device configured for use with an apparatus for lapping and/or grinding balls that includes a first disc and a second disc with first and second continuous grooves separated by a wall. The ball guiding device includes a body having a guide groove with a first end insertable into the first continuous groove and a second end insertable into the second continuous groove and a raised central portion configured to overly the first wall. The guide groove including a first ramp extending from the first end to the raised central configured to guide the balls out of the first continuous groove and a second ramp extending from the raised central portion to the second end configured to guide the balls into the second continuous groove.