Title:
TOOL CHANGER FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TOOLS IN A MACHINING CENTRE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002018094
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
The present invention involves a tool changer (80) for removal and installation of tools in a machining center (70) having a machine tool with a spindle (72) for holding a tool (73) disposed within the machining center frame (71) and a machining center with said tool changer. The tool changer comprises a tool rack (20) having a plurality of locations (21) for holding tools (24), and an arm (30) structured and arranged to be movable between the plurality of locations and a position which is capable of accessing a spindle of the machining center. The movable arm is associated with rotational, vertical, and horizontal movement mechanisms.
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Inventors:
PATEL HIMAT (US)
BAUTZ WALTER (DE)
BAUTZ WALTER (DE)
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/027174
Publication Date:
September 12, 2002
Filing Date:
August 31, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HURCO CO INC (US)
International Classes:
B23Q3/155; B23Q3/157; B23Q7/04; (IPC1-7): B23Q3/157; B23Q3/155
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