Tool changeover system and method

US10821490B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SMS group GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Juergen Bieniek · Rheydt, DE
• Markus SCHAPRIAN · Rheydt, DE
• Ralf Rode · Schwalmtal, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 21, 2016
• Grant date: Nov 3, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 4, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B21H1/20
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

To minimize the setup times in the case of a tool changeover on rolls, the movement sequences are separated into transverse movements and vertical movements using a tool changeover system and method for changeover of at least one tool disposed on a roll shaft in a working position. In one aspect, the tool changeover system includes a tool changeover rack, a vertical transport and a transverse transport. A drawing frame separate from the tool changeover rack can be transported transversely separately with reference to the tool changeover rack. The tool changeover rack has a device for connecting with the vertical transport and a tool accommodation for accommodating the tool. The drawing frame has a device for connecting with the transverse transport and a device for connecting with the tool.