Axial feed apparatus having an adjustable feed stop and associated method
US6368031B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/99
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axial feed apparatus having an adjustable feed stop is provided. The axial feed apparatus generally comprises a power feed module having an adjustable stop mechanism engaged therewith, wherein the adjustable stop mechanism may comprise a spindle threadedly engaging the power feed module. An adjustable depth-controlling device is further included intermediate the spindle and the power feed module, which uses a series of calibrated graduations in communication with the spindle such that a rotational change in the engagement of the graduations moves the spindle by a predetermined axial distance and thereby adjust the position of the feed stop for the power feed module. Such a power feed module may be combined with a drill motor to produce a device capable of drilling/countersinking holes in a workpiece. A drilling/countersinking device is thus facilitated that is capable of providing a readily adjustable feed stop for positively controlling the depth of the drilled/countersunk hole in a consistent, accurate, and repeatable manner. An associated method is also provided.
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