Machine tool with manual pulse generator
US10730155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/1882
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine tool, which has a tool magazine for storing multiple tools and is for machining a workpiece with a tool held on a main shaft by moving the main shaft relative to the workpiece, wherein the machine tool is provided with: multiple feed shafts for moving the tool relative to the workpiece; a tool magazine drive motor for driving the tool magazine; and a manual pulse generator, which is for sending a positive or negative command pulse to the multiple feed shafts or tool magazine drive motor, the manual pulse generator being provided with a selection switch for selecting one of the multiple feed shafts or the tool magazine drive motor as the destination to which the command pulse is to be sent.
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