Patent · US Expired

Break away tool element and method of mounting

US4893532A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1988
Grant dateJan 16, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/30392
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A break away machine tool assembly includes a support to which a bearing plate is pivotally mounted in overlying and contiguous relation. A tool element overlies and is contiguous the plate and is movable therewith. Securement elements releasably secure the plate and the tool element in overlying relation to the support for permitting the plate and the tool element to move relative to the support within a defined range upon being subjected to an impact.

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