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Modular machine tool for series machining of parts in a bar

US4679295A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 1986
Grant dateJul 14, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/306048
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The machine tool comprises one or several modules comprising a rigid chassis formed of a lower tubular frame (11) and an upper tubular frame (12). The lower frame forms a case containing a lubricating unit and an apparatus for the removal of chips (17). The upper frame (12) has the form of a prism of which two sides (18 and 19) in the form of isoceles triangles are connected by a connecting beam (20) of square section whose faces are inclined at 45.degree. with respect to the vertical. A mobile swivel support (23) is disposed astride the connecting beam (20). This swivel support carries two machining units (24 and 25) mounted symmetrically with respect to the axis (27) of a bar of raw material. Each machining unit comprises a spindle (28) actuated by a motor (29) and a device for displacing the spindle along three axes. The swivel support (23) may be turned around on the beam (20). It may also be prepared beforehand and programmed on a module outside the machine.

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