Title:
SPINDLE DEVICE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2007/097476
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
A spindle device includes a rotatable first spindle (5, 32) to which a tool is fitted.
The first spindle is accurately supported in a base by a static pressure air bearing.
The spindle device further includes a second spindle (6, 33) rotatable around
its axis generally aligned with the axis of the first spindle, a first connection
means for connecting the base to the second spindle, and a second connection means
for connecting the first spindle to the second spindle. The electrical connection
between the base and the first spindle is made through the first and second connection
means. The first connection means comprises, for example, a brush (15, 36). The
second connection means having a mechanical degree of freedom comprises, for
example, a flexible electric line (17, 39) or a helical spring (51).
Inventors:
ARAIE ICHIRO (JP)
KAWADA SHUICHI (JP)
HASEGAWA TARO (JP)
KAWADA SHUICHI (JP)
HASEGAWA TARO (JP)
Application Number:
PCT/JP2007/054145
Publication Date:
August 30, 2007
Filing Date:
February 27, 2007
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SODICK CO LTD (JP)
ARAIE ICHIRO (JP)
KAWADA SHUICHI (JP)
HASEGAWA TARO (JP)
ARAIE ICHIRO (JP)
KAWADA SHUICHI (JP)
HASEGAWA TARO (JP)
International Classes:
B23B19/02; B23H7/14; B23Q17/00
Foreign References:
JPH06210501A | 1994-08-02 | |||
JPH06210554A | 1994-08-02 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1990112A4
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