Tool carrier for an automatic tool changer
US9352433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/1836
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a tool carrier for an automatic tool changer. A tool carrier for an automatic tool changer according to the present disclosure includes: a base plate at which a center shaft is installed; a carrier unit installed at the center shaft to turn around the center shaft; a rotating pocket unit installed at the carrier unit to rotate and having a pin installed to protrude outward; a first cam block installed at the base plate and configured to perform a cam action with the pin to allow the pocket unit to rotate when the carrier unit turns from an initial position to the target position; and a second cam block installed at the base plate and configured to perform a cam action with the pin to allow the pocket unit to rotate when the carrier unit turns from the target position to the initial position.
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