Drilling module with automatic tool changer
US7547169B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/309464
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machining unit comprising a quill carrying a spindle, a tool clamping mechanism on a forward end of the spindle, a drive shaft for rotatably driving the spindle through the quill, a tool feed actuator for extending and retracting the quill to and from a home position in both axial directions, the clamping mechanism being arranged to grip a tool holder when the quill is at or forward of the home position and to release or accept a tool holder when it is rearward of the home position.
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