Fast live tool system
US9604332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T409/308008
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine tool accessory including a monolithic flexure travel guide, a motor, and a position feedback sensor is provided. The machine tool accessory also includes an accessory tool spindle configured to rotate a tool, the accessory tool spindle being disposed within the monolithic flexure travel guide. The motor is configured to move the monolithic flexure travel guide, and the position feedback sensor is configured to measure position of the monolithic flexure travel guide. In some embodiments, the machine tool accessory further includes a controller configured to (i) communicatively couple to the motor, (ii) communicatively couple to one or more external devices, and (iii) cause the motor to move the accessory tool spindle in response to signals received from the one or more external devices.
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