Reprocessing apparatus and method for reprocessing tools, tool holders and/or tool units
US11980984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q11/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reprocessing apparatus, in particular a cleaning and/or preserving apparatus, for tools, tool holders and/or tool units is proposed, with at least one reprocessing unit, in particular for a reprocessing of used and/or contaminated tools, tool holders and/or tool units, with at least one holding unit for an exchangeable holding of the tools, tool holders and/or tool units, and with at least one handling unit which is configured,for an execution of a cleaning process on the tools, tool holders and/or tool units, to bring the holding unit and at least one cleaning region of the reprocessing unit together in an at least semiautomated manner, andafter execution of the cleaning process, to remove the holding unit and the cleaning region of the reprocessing unit from each other in an at least semiautomated manner, and/orafter execution of the cleaning process, to bring the holding unit and at least one further cleaning region of the reprocessing unit together for an execution of a further cleaning process.
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