Programmable coolant nozzle system
US6772042B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/303976
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A programmable coolant nozzle system includes a coolant fluid nozzle fixed to a manifold so that the centerline of the nozzle and the centerline of the manifold block are perpendicular. This feature allows coolant fluid to be rotatably directed from the nozzle at great pressure and/or volume with an actuator that does not have to withstand severe tortional force. The invention includes a method which allows coolant fluid to be rotatably directed from a nozzle assembly and to be commensurate with any change in position of the working tool of a machine tool center.
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