Bottom block, a block-transferring tool and a machine tool provided with the block-transferring tool
US8663077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/16
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of placing a bottom block includes: placing bottom blocks on a block storage area in which a spindle can hold the bottom blocks; attaching a block-transferring tool to the spindle, the block-transferring tool having a main shaft attachment attached to the spindle and a block holder for holding the bottom block; and holding the bottom blocks by the block holder of the block-transferring tool and placing the held bottom blocks on a predetermined workpiece placing position on an upper surface of a table by relative movement.
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