Tool changer for machine tool
US6102840A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/1882
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool changer for a machine tool includes a disc magazine having a number of openings opened radially outward from the peripheral portion for receiving tool members. Two or more retainers are rotatably secured to the disc magazine and extended inward of each of the openings of the disc magazine for engaging with the tool members and for retaining the tool members in place. A number of springs are further secured to the disc magazine and engaged with the tool members for clamping the tool members in place.
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