Chuck guard for lathe
US9592557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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