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Spindlehead with tool-changing device

US4050146A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 1976
Grant dateSep 27, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 10, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T483/1771
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multiple-spindle unit capable of being mounted onto an otherwise standard spindlehead in a tool machine. The multiple-spindle unit is driven by the spindle of the tool machine. A changing arm is utilized for connecting the drive member for the multiple-spindle unit to the spindle of the tool machine and thereafter the multiple-spindle unit is mounted on the spindlehead.

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