Processing apparatus
US9604331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/1882
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A replacement device of a processing apparatus includes a gripping device having a single first support member positionally fixed, a first gripping portion provided on the first support member to grip a holder not to rotate in a releasing direction when the processing member is removed from the holder, and a second gripping portion provided on the first support member apart from the first gripping portion to grip the holder not to rotate in a restricting direction when the processing member is attached to the holder, and a holding device having a single movable second support member, plural first holding portions provided on the second support member to respectively accommodate the processing member removed from the holder, and plural second holding portions provided on the second support member apart from the first holding portions to respectively accommodate the processing member that is to be attached to the holder.
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