Device and a method for adjusting the drilling direction of a tool for drilling an ophthalmic lens
US7975355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/307672
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device includes pivoting elements enabling the drilling axis (A6) of the drilling tool (35) to be pivoted (PIV) about the axis of orientation, and elements for adjusting the angular position of the drilling tool (35) about the axis of orientation. It also includes first mobility members enabling relative mobility of the drilling tool (35) in relation to the lens to be drilled (L), or vice-versa, according to a first degree of mobility (ESC) which is distinct from the pivoting of the drilling axis of the drilling tool (35) about the axis of orientation. The elements for adjustment are configured so as to control the pivoting of the drilling axis (A6) of the drilling tool (35) about the axis of orientation, in favor of the first degree of relative mobility of the drilling tool (35) in relation to the lens (L) that is to be drilled.
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