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Chuck guard for lathe

US9592557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 2015
Grant dateMar 14, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23B2260/122
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lathe or other rotating machine includes a chuck for holding a work piece or tool. The chuck is operated between grasping and releasing positions. A chuck guard is mounted on a housing of the rotating machine. The chuck guard has a transparent window and is mounted for pivoting movement between a position covering the chuck and a position exposing the chuck. A chuck guard extension with a window is attached at a front lower end of the chuck guard.

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