Automatic pallet changer method and apparatus
US5370212A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q7/1431
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic pallet changer comprising a reciprocating device (11) which is moved in a reciprocating motion toward a machine side and arranged between at least two pallet stations (13a) and (13b) on a pallet supporting base (10), pallet engaging device (17 to 20) which are provided at two points at the front of and at two points at the back of the reciprocating device (11) and adapted to detachably engage engaging portions (23) of the pallets (1a, 1b), a first driving device (31 to 36) for driving the reciprocating device and a second driving device (37 to 39) for driving the pallet engaging devices (17 to 20).
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