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Tools and methods for handling workpieces

US10350666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH + Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Markus Wilhelm · Gerlingen, DE
Maximillian Bauser · Weil der Stadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 25, 2017
Grant date	Jul 16, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 28, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB25J15/0683
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Tools and methods for the handling of workpieces in a processing machine are provided herein. The tools have a tool body, having a clamping pin that is fixedly arranged on the tool body and having an indexing wheel that is arranged between the clamping pin and the tool body. At least one suction element is provided, to which a fluid channel leads, and the at least one suction element can be transferred by the indexing wheel or the tool body into an active position, in which the fluid channel is closed and, due to lengthening of the at least one suction element, the at least one suction element is attached by suction to the workpiece, and the at least one suction element can be transferred by the indexing wheel or the tool body into a rest position, in which the fluid channel is open.

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