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Self-locking chuck

US4122755A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 1977
Grant dateOct 31, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/309464
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool holding assembly wherein a self-locking chuck or tool holder is releasably secured in a rotary spindle by a draw bar and collet type tool holder gripping means. The self-locking chuck is provided with a spring-biased, ball locking means that functions as a safety retainer means for holding the chuck or tool holder in the spindle in case of a breakage of the collet type tool holder gripping means. The spindle is provided with a tapered seat against which the balls of the ball locking means are normally urged by a spring biased plunger that is movable to a ball unlocking position by the draw bar.

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