Tool changing – Tool transfer to or from matrix – Indexing matrix
Patent
1998-12-28
2000-08-15
Briggs, William
Tool changing
Tool transfer to or from matrix
Indexing matrix
483 59, B23Q 3157
Patent
active
061028401
ABSTRACT:
A tool changer for a machine tool includes a disc magazine having a number of openings opened radially outward from the peripheral portion for receiving tool members. Two or more retainers are rotatably secured to the disc magazine and extended inward of each of the openings of the disc magazine for engaging with the tool members and for retaining the tool members in place. A number of springs are further secured to the disc magazine and engaged with the tool members for clamping the tool members in place.
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Baxley Charles E.
Briggs William
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