Tooling pivot
US10087999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q16/105
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tooling pivot is configured to pivot and to hold a tool in a plurality of operating positions. The tooling pivot includes a bracket, a tooling plate, a motor, a brake, and a controller. The tooling plate is connected to the bracket, connectable to the tool, and rotatable. The motor is connected to the bracket and to the tooling plate and is configured to rotate the tooling plate to an operating position. The brake is connected to the bracket and is configured to hold the tooling plate in the operating position. The controller is connected to the motor and to the brake and is configured to control the motion and position of the tooling plate and to control the holding of the tooling plate. The brake is configured to release the tooling plate when the motor rotates the tooling plate to the operating position.
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