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Machine tool apparatus

US5171002A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 1992
Grant dateDec 15, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2322/39
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for use on a machine tool having a table movable along a rail disposed in a way. The apparatus includes a way cover and a rail engaging coupling. The way cover includes a top and first and second opposing way side walls extending generally downwardly. The rail engaging coupling includes bearing means and a housing portion housing the bearing means. First and second legs extend from opposite sides of the housing portion and are attached to the table top of the table at distal ends. The legs extend from the housing portion under the way cover side walls to movably connect the table top with the rail.

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