Tool handling device

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2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Kramer, Dean J. (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Pivoted jaws

C294S110100, C483S902000

Reexamination Certificate

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10955653

ABSTRACT:
A tool handling device for a machine tool with a support construction movable along at least two coordinate axes by means of a motor and a gripper arrangement mounted to the support construction. The grippers have two gripper claws pivotable against each other as well as a locking mechanism for fixing the gripper claws in their closed posture. Each gripper has opposed openings for a lateral insertion and extraction of a tool post. Operating elements are provided for pivoting the two gripper claws during the insertion and extraction of a tool post through one of the two openings.

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