Patent · US Expired

Adjustable torque driving tool for automated machining centers

US4574463A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1984
Grant dateMar 11, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T483/1748
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided by this invention an adjustable torque driving tool for use with an automated machine tool wherein the adjustable torque driving tool is comprised of a releasable clutch that releases the tool from the rotating spindle of the automated machine tool when a pre-selected torque is applied. The adjustable torque driving tool gives the automated machine tool the capability to bolt workpieces to the worktable prior to machining and unbolting the workpiece from the worktable after machining.

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