Helix tool locking system
US10086424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for removably securing a tool to an industrial machine. The assembly includes an assembly base portion that may be removably secured to the industrial machine. A tool main body may be integrated with the assembly base portion. A tool attachment unit is provided to transition the assembly between a secured configuration and an unsecured configuration. The tool main body is securely fixed to the assembly base portion in the secure configuration. The tool main body is separable from the assembly base portion in the unsecured configuration. The assembly base portion and the tool attachment unit are configured to accommodate a variety of different tool main bodies according to a desired application.
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