Tool magazine with a tool removal device
US4182021A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/1891
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool magazine is provided wherein an endless chain carrying a plurality of tool sockets is guided on a magazine frame and is indexable to present to a removal station one of the tool sockets receiving a desired tool. An operating arm mechanism carrying a push rod is pivotably supported on the magazine frame. A foot-operated lever, pivotably carried on the magazine frame, is linked with the operating arm mechanism and, when trodden, causes the push rod to push out the desired tool from the one of the tool sockets. A locking device is further provided on the magazine frame for locking the operating arm mechanism each time the same is retracted to its original angular position after pushing-out of the desired tool. Thus, the foot-operated lever is prevented from operation unless the locking device is manipulated to release the operating arm from thereby locking.
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