Nail machine

Abstract

A nail machine having a base and a cover. A vertical plate is pivotally mounted in the base. A mechanism, connected to the plate, is driven by a motor to cause the plate to execute oscillations in a vertical plane. A polygonal member, having a plurality of abrasive surfaces, is resiliently carried by the mounting member. A supporting member holds a finger nail beneath and in proximity to the polygonal member so that it can be urged upwardly against the resiliently mounted polygonal member and brought into contact with an abrasive surface thereon under pressure while the plate executes oscillations to effect a treatment of the finger nail. Rotatably mounted spools are provided for treating the nail edges.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A nail machine comprising a base, a vertical plate pivotally mounted in the base, a mechanism connecting to the plate to enable the plate to execute oscillations in a vertical plane, a member having a plurality of abrasive surfaces resiliently mounted to the vertical plate, and a supporting member for holding a finger nail beneath and in proximity to the member so that it can be urged upwardly against the resiliently mounted member and brought into contact with an abrasive surface thereon under pressure while the plate executes oscillations to effect a treatment of the finger nail.  
     
     
         2 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein a motor is provided for actuating the mechanism.  
     
     
         3 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein the member is carried in a yolk that is pivotally mounted to the plate.  
     
     
         4 . A nail machine according to  claim 3  wherein a spring is provided to urge the yolk downwardly.  
     
     
         5 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein the mechanism includes an eccentrically driven pin coacting with a slot formed in the plate.  
     
     
         6 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein the mechanism includes a cam abutting one edge of the plate and a resilient element urges the plate to a repose position.  
     
     
         7 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein the mechanism includes crank interconnected to the plate via a link pivotally connected to the crank and plate.  
     
     
         8 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein at least one spool having a concave outer surface is mounted for rotation on said base.  
     
     
         9 . A nail machine according to  claim 8  wherein a motor is mounted on said base for selectively driving said spool and said mechanism.  
     
     
         10 . A nail machine according to  claim 8  wherein two spools coaxially mounted for rotation are provided each having a concave surface.  
     
     
         11 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein the base defines a slot and the plate is mounted within the base and extends out through the slot and above the base.  
     
     
         12 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein a hood is provided surrounding in part the portion of the plate that extends above the base.  
     
     
         13 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein the supporting member includes a frame fixed to the base and a finger receiving part that is slidably received on the frame for horizontal movement.  
     
     
         14 . A nail machine according to  claim 13  wherein the finger receiving part is resiliently biased.  
     
     
         15 . A nail machine according to  claim 13  wherein the finger receiving part includes a concave upper surface for receiving and holding a finger.  
     
     
         16 . A nail machine according to  claim 13  wherein the finger receiving part has mounted on its forward end an adjustable nail resting plate  
     
     
         17 . A nail machine according to  claim 1  wherein the supporting member has a switch that is actuatable by pressure of a finger resting on the supporting member.  
     
     
         18 . A nail machine according to  claim 13  wherein the finger receiving part has a slot at its rear end, and a switch is fixed in the frame but movable vertically to be actuatable by pressure of a finger resting on the supporting member.  
     
     
         19 . A nail machine comprising a base, a vertical plate pivotally mounted in the base, an oscillation mechanism coacting with the plate to enable the plate to execute oscillations in a vertical plane, a member having at least one abrasive surface resiliently mounted to the vertical plate, and a supporting member for holding a finger nail beneath and in proximity to the member so that it can be urged upwardly against the resiliently mounted member and brought into contact with said at least one abrasive surface thereon under pressure while the plate executes oscillations to effect a treatment of the finger nail, a spool having an abrasive surface rotatably mounted on said base, a motor and a controllable gear mechanism for selectively coupling the motor to drive the oscillation mechanism and said spool.  
     
     
         20 . A nail machine according to  claim 19  wherein the controllable gear mechanism includes a pair of clutches controlled by a switch device for engaging the clutches selectively.