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Tool holder comprising a cooling means

US8876447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2009
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T409/304032
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool holder for a machining tool includes a cooling means for a compressed air blowing tool and a device for cooling air compressed by a vortex tube device. The tool holder is generally cylindrical and the vortex tube device advantageously includes a plurality of vortex tubes placed annularly around the axis of the cylinder and the cold air outputs of which are directed at the tool held by the tool holder.

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