Automatic clamp changing apparatus

Details Automatic clamp changing apparatus Automatic clamp changing apparatus

2006-08-25

2008-10-28

Cadugan, Erica E (Department: 3726)

Tool changing

Tool transfer to or from matrix

Matrix including means to latch tool

C483S901000, C901S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07442155

ABSTRACT:
A clamp changing apparatus includes a holder (70) including a plurality of clamp-holding devices (72), each of which holding a clamp (10) thereon, a robot (50) including a shaft (501), and a coupling device (30) secured on the shaft of the robot. The robot selects one of the clamps held on the clamp-holding devices according to a predetermined machining program therein, changes out a used clamp for the selected clamp, and mounts the selected clamp on the coupling device.

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