Patents Assigned to Bates Technologies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7070491
    Abstract: The application describes a honing tool for use with a CNC machine. A fluid actuator provides the mechanism for causing radial adjustment of abrasive elements. The actuator consists of a piston and cylinder assembly mounted within the tool and powered by cooling fluid of the CNC machine. Actuation motion is driven by a helical drive on the piston which imparts rotary motion to a feed rod. Upper and lower feed rod sections are connected through a clutch. Axial movement is imparted to a feed cone by threaded engagement between the feed cone and the lower feed rod section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Bates Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Lee Becksvoort