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Pin lock system for cutting insert having a blind hole

US7063488B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 9, 2001
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T407/23
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an insert holder for indexable cutting inserts, a clamping device is located which includes an L-shaped member having first and second arms. The first arm is received in a blind hole in the cutting insert and the second arm is actuated by a pressure screw. A free end portion of the second arm has a yoke received in a recessed annular waist portion of the screw so that movement of the screw causes the L-shaped member to rotate and push the insert downwardly against a base surface and laterally against an upright support surface. The insert has a central elevated plateau on its top side to enable a depth of the blind hole to be maximized.

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