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Machine tool and its pallet changing device

US6647605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 2002
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/308792
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present relates to a machine tool for machining a workpiece by moving a tool and the workpiece relative to each other and to a pallet changer thereof. The machine tool is provided with a spindle for mounting the tool thereon, a table for a pallet (P) having the workpiece mounted thereon to be placed on the table, a pallet loading station for setting up the workpiece to the pallet (P) on the pallet loading station, and a pair of pallet change arms arranged to swivel about a vertical axis between the table and the pallet loading station, one pallet change arm (37) of which is arranged to be able to move independently of the other pallet change arm (37) in the vertical direction.

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