Tool magazine device for vertical machining center

Details Tool magazine device for vertical machining center Tool magazine device for vertical machining center

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Ross, Dana (Department: 3722)

Tool changing

Tool transfer to or from matrix

Indexing matrix

C483S038000, C211S001560

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322916

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a tool magazine device for a vertical machining center having a protective cover for a shank. A tool magazine device100disposed in a vertical machining center comprises a chain120moved between sprocket wheels130and140, and the chain120is equipped with tool holders200. Each tool holder200has a tool holder member220for holding the shank portion of the tool1and a shank pod230for covering the shank portion. The automatic tool change preparation device300lifts the shank pod230by gripping a knob250of a shaft240connected to the shank pod230, so as to enable an automatic tool change arm to change the tool1.

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