Magnetic press brake and machine tooling engagement systems
US10792716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21J13/025
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine tool apparatus for a press brake, folding press or punch press system includes a tool holder body having a receiving portion configured for selective engagement with a coupling end of a machine tool. The apparatus also includes a magnetic coupling assembly comprising one or more magnetic elements configured to generate a magnetic coupling adapted for the selective engagement of the tool holder body with the coupling end of the machine tool. In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include an actuator configured to manipulate at least one of the magnetic elements to modulate the strength of the magnetic coupling for selective engagement and disengagement of the tool holder body with the coupling end of the machine tool.
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