Tool changer for a processing center

Details Tool changer for a processing center Tool changer for a processing center

1994-09-12

1996-03-05

Briggs, William

Tool changing

Including machine tool or component

Rotary spindle machine tool

483 46, 483 50, B23Q 3157

Patent

active

054962498

ABSTRACT:
A work tool changer for a work tool center with horizontal work tool spindle and an a work tool magazine, which receives the work tools in a vertical axis. The work tool changer is provided with a vertically transportable lift sled (28), on which a 2-armed gripper (94) is provided. The gripper (94) is mounted in a gripper head (66), which is pivotable between a position with horizontal gripper axle (90) and a position with a vertical gripper axis (90). The pivot movement of the gripper head (66) and the swivel movement of the gripper (94) about its gripper axle occurs by means of the same driver (44, 46, 50, 52), which drives the uplift movement of the lift sled (28).

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