Tool holder having integral wedge clamping mechanism

Details Tool holder having integral wedge clamping mechanism Tool holder having integral wedge clamping mechanism

1992-07-02

1993-10-26

Terrell, William E.

Turning

Lathe

Tool rest

82160, 407101, B23B 2904

Patent

active

052555828

ABSTRACT:
The present invention entails a tool holder adapted to be inserted within the tool slot of a lathe turret. The tool holder includes a detachable cutting unit and a clamping unit. Forming a part of the clamping unit is a pair of wedge blocks disposed within wedge cavities formed within the clamping unit. The wedge blocks are movable via screws from an inner relaxed or disengaged position to an outer position where the wedge blocks engage the tool slot and through a wedging action function to secure the tool holder within the tool slot of the lathe turret.

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European Patent Office Official Action, dated Nov. 16, 1992-Application No. 89910014.3-2302/US8903704.

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