Tile Grinding Machine

Abstract

In construction projects it important to produce tile surfaces that have the same consistent smooth surface; a uniform surface is important not only for cosmetic reasons but for the comfort of the person who is walking on the surface of the tile. The machine will produce a uniform top surface on the tile by grinding the top surface of the tile to produce a uniform result for all the tile pieces. A source of water will help minimize the dust that the process will produce as well as reduce the heat that is generated by the diamond grinding wheels, which are commonly used in this industry.

The inventor claims: 
     
         1 . A tile grinding machine which is comprised of:
 a frame,   wherein the frame supports the components of the tile grinding machine,   wherein the frame has a predetermined shape,   a pair of tracks,   wherein a tile is placed on a tile support plate,   wherein a means to lock the tile on the tile support plate is provided,   a water basin,   wherein the water basin houses a predetermined amount of water,   a water pump,   wherein the water pump circulates the water from the water basin through a water supply line,   a wheel canopy,   wherein the wheel canopy supports a plurality of grinding wheels,   wherein the water supply line is positioned on the top surface of the wheel canopy,   an electric motor,   wherein the electric motor is linked to a plurality of grinding wheels,   a shield,   wherein a shield is placed around the wheel canopy,   a pair of hydraulic jacks,   wherein the pair of hydraulic jacks are placed on the sides of the frame,   a stationary plate,   wherein the stationary plate is secured to the frame, wherein the pair of hydraulic jacks is secured to the   stationary plate,   wherein a hydraulic jack plate is placed on top of the pair of hydraulic jacks,   wherein the hydraulic jack plate is secured to the wheel canopy,   wherein a pair of grooves are placed on the sides of the wheel canopy,   wherein a pair of guide pins are provided,   wherein the guide pins are secured to the stationary plate,   wherein the pair of hydraulic jacks lower or raise the wheel canopy,   a plurality of flexible tubes,   wherein the plurality of flexible tubes are attached to the water supply line,   wherein the plurality of flexible tubes direct a stream of water to the center of each of the grinding wheels.   
     
     
         2 . The tile grinding machine as described in  claim 1  wherein the grinding wheel are diamond cutting grinding wheels. 
     
     
         3 . The tile grinding machine as described in  claim 1  wherein four grinding wheels are provided. 
     
     
         4 . The tile grinding machine as described in  claim 1  wherein the grinding wheels are offset from each other. 
     
     
         5 . The tile grinding machine as described in  claim 1  wherein the shield is a plurality of bristles. 
     
     
         6 . The tile grinding machine as described in  claim 1  wherein the shield is a plurality of flaps. 
     
     
         7 . The tile grinding machine as described in  claim 1  wherein the tile can be locked in place on the tile support plate.