Title:
A MULTI AXIS COLUMN MODULE, A METHOD OF SWAPPING TOOLS, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/021215
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to column module, more particularly it is relating to a multi-axis column module. The multi axis column module comprising a support structure of predetermined shape; at least one Automatic Tool Changer [ATC] consisting a tool magazine ensconcing plurality of tools mounted onto the support structure, a drive unit with a spindle connected to said tool magazine, a gripper arm connected to the spindle of the drive unit; and at least one RAM housing having at least one spindle at center and is mounted over the support structure. The disclosure also provides for a method of swapping tools in the multi axis column module and method of assembling the multi axis column module.
Inventors:
SHARMA KALEGINANAOOR CHANDRASHEKHAR (IN)
SHETTY BANNADI ARVIND (IN)
ADISESHAMURTHY SAINATH DANDA (IN)
JAYANNA KUMARAPPA (IN)
SHETTY BANNADI ARVIND (IN)
ADISESHAMURTHY SAINATH DANDA (IN)
JAYANNA KUMARAPPA (IN)
Application Number:
PCT/IN2010/000522
Publication Date:
May 05, 2011
Filing Date:
August 05, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
KENNAMETAL INDIA LTD (IN)
SHARMA KALEGINANAOOR CHANDRASHEKHAR (IN)
SHETTY BANNADI ARVIND (IN)
ADISESHAMURTHY SAINATH DANDA (IN)
JAYANNA KUMARAPPA (IN)
SHARMA KALEGINANAOOR CHANDRASHEKHAR (IN)
SHETTY BANNADI ARVIND (IN)
ADISESHAMURTHY SAINATH DANDA (IN)
JAYANNA KUMARAPPA (IN)
International Classes:
B23Q3/157; B23C1/027; B23C1/04; B23Q1/25; B23Q39/02; B23Q41/04
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2009036843A1 | 2009-03-26 |
Foreign References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
RANGAPPA, Paramenahalli, Himantharaju, Dodda et al. (#4121/B 6th Cross, 19A Main,HAL II Stage ,Bangalore 8, Karnataka, IN)
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