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Apparatus to adapt a toolholder for mounting to a base member

US5173017A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1991
Grant dateDec 22, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/30952
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for adapting toolholders (10) which are specifically designed for use with machine tools having quick change tooling systems so that such toolholders may be used with machine tools not equipped with such systems. The apparatus secures to the toolholder shank (45) and provides an intermediate element enabling the toolholder (10) to be secured to such machine tools.

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