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Headstock cooling system for a machine tool

US5213019A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1991
Grant dateMay 25, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/303976
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A headstock cooling system for a machine tool comprising a base having a top, bottom and a first fluid passageway extending centrally therethrough from the top to the bottom. A bed is mounted on the base top and provided with a second fluid passageway extending coaxially from the first fluid passageway and in fluid communication therewith. A headstock is mounted on the bed and is positioned coaxial with and directly above the second fluid passageway and includes means for communication with the second fluid passageway for directing a cooling fluid from the second fluid passageway out of the headstock thereby cooling the headstock over at least a substantial portion of the headstock.

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