Adjustable tool supporting mechanism for machine tool
US7997173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T82/2585
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine tool a slide attached on a base and moveable along an X-axis, a carriage attached onto the slide and moveable along a Y-axis, a follower rotatably mounted on the carriage, a sliding member attached on the follower and moveable along a Z-axis, a carrier rotatably attached to the sliding member, and a tool holder mounted on the carrier and rotatable relative to the carrier to selected angular positions for supporting a shaft, and a barrel slidably received in the shaft for supporting a tool member. The barrel includes a noncircular chamber for engaging with a noncircular shank of the tool member and for preventing the shank of the tool member from rotating relative to the barrel and the shaft.
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