Automatic pallet changer
US4715490A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/308288
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic pallet changer for replacement of pallets automatically between a pallet magazine storing a plurality of pallets and a pallet table of a machine tool which comprises a rack fixed on the rear of each pallet, a pallet driving pinion engaging with the rack disposed on a side end of the pallet table and a pinion driving apparatus. The pinion is driven to rotate and the rack is moved linearly whereby the pallet is transferred to and from the table of machine tool.
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