Headstock guide unit for a machine tool
US6609448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T82/2552
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine tool comprises a fixed bed; a carriage with a tool post mounted thereon is provided on the fixed bed on one side; and a headstock is provided on another side so that the headstock is connected to a headstock base and is movable between a workpiece machining position for machining a workpiece and a workpiece loading/unloading position for loading or unloading a workpiece. The tool also includes a chip collecting space disposed in a cut out portion of the fixed bed adjacent to the workpiece loading/unloading position and a headstock guide unit comprising a guide support mechanism for supporting a front portion of the headstock base by the fixed bed when the headstock base is positioned at the workpiece machining position, and for supporting a rear portion of the headstock base by the fixed bed when the headstock base is positioned at the workpiece loading/unloading position.
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