Tool changing – Tool transfer to or from matrix – Indexing matrix
Reexamination Certificate
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
11534689
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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European Search Report for corresponding Application No. 06405397 dated Dec. 29, 2006.
Hazeyama Minoru
Yasuda Takeshi
Renner , Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP
Ross Dana
Yamazaki Mazak Corporation
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