Guide assembly and tool system for rotatably balancing a tool and a method for operating the same
US10751870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H1/0028
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guide assembly for supporting a tool employs an arcuate guide configured to have a tether coupled thereto. The arcuate guide is configured to apply a reaction force to the tether to oppose gravitational force applied to the tool. The assembly further includes a mount assembly is configured to couple the arcuate guide to the tool. At least one support bar is coupled to the arcuate guide and the mount assembly. The arcuate guide, the mount assembly, and the at least one support bar are configured to maintain the reaction force in alignment with a center of gravity of the tool as the tool is rotated with respect to the center of gravity.
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