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System and method for monitoring characteristics of a rotary table

US11027387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2019
Grant dateJun 8, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23Q2220/004
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotary table (10a) for a milling machine, comprising sensing means (30,32) configured to measure and/or calculate a clearance between two mating components of said rotary table (10a), and transmission means configured to transmit said measured/calculated clearance to a central processing unit. The mating components of the rotary table being a worm screw and a worm wheel.

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