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Boring bar apparatus

US8360693B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2009
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/90993
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a boring bar, a slot, a channel, a centering pin, and an adjustment system. The slot may extend substantially perpendicular to an axis extending through the boring bar. The slot may be configured to receive a cutting unit. The channel may be located within the boring bar extending substantially along the axis. The centering pin may be moveably located within the channel and configured to selectively engage a centering feature in the cutting unit. The adjustment system may be configured to position the centering pin relative to the channel in a plurality of axes.

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