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Damper for a cutting tool

US8371776B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2009
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/76
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cutting tool includes a blade, a seat, a shank and a damper. The blade is connected to the seat. The seat is connected to the shank. The shank includes a pocket defined therein and a thread formed on the wall of the pocket. A damper is inserted in the pocket. The damper includes a thread formed on the periphery for engagement with the thread of the shank, with a small gap defined between the threads.

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