Machine tool with optimally positioned operator station
US7547270B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/115
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An operator station is positioned on the outside of a machine tool on the same side of the machine as the tool magazine and the automatic tool changer, to improve the ergonomics of the machine by keeping the tool loading access as close as possible to the operator. This location also allows easy visual access to the tools in the magazine and in the ready position in the tool changer. An angled “tunnel” window passing across the front of the tool magazine and the Y-axis column allows direct visual observation of the working zone of the machine tool from the operator station. A door on the side of the machine allows access from the operator station to a utilities panel located just inside of the door permitting ready operator access to switches, valves, fill points, filters and gages that are located on the panel.
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