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Machine tool with camera

US8393836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 2009
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/309576
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary machine tool includes a main body, a transmission, a spindle, a fixture, a cutter, a driving device, and a camera. The transmission is coupled to the main body. The spindle is coupled to the transmission. The fixture is coupled to the spindle and holds a workpiece. The cutter and the driving device are coupled to the main body. The cutter is opposite to the spindle and configured for processing the workpiece. The camera is coupled to the driving device and is configured for capturing images of the cutter and the workpiece.

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