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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347807 | Machine tool and method for changing tools on this machine tool In the case of a machine tool which comprises at least one working spindle with a tool-holding fixture for tool holders carrying tools, and a tool changer with a gripper for the tool holders in order to transfer the tool holders between their magazine position, whic... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7267642 | Automatic tool changing device and working machine An automatic tool changing device (30) has a tool storage device (31) with a plurality of tools stored therein, a tool chucking unit (41) and a tool unchucking unit (51) both capable of advancing/retreating between the tool storage device... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7195431 | Clamping device The invention relates to a device for clamping a hollow shaft tool (1) or tool holder provided with a conical hollow shaft (3) in a machine spindle (2) provided with a taper bore (4), especially for use in a machine tool. The device compr... | 03/27/2007 |
| 6620083 | Tool pot for tool magazine A tool pot used for a tool magazine of a machine tool to removably hold a tool is disclosed. A main body of the tool pot is constructed a cylindrical wall defining a holing aperture for holding the tool, end ribs formed at opposed ends of the cylindrical ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6413028 | Device for a tool spindle Tool spindle with a moveable pulling rod (3) axially displaceable in the spindle axle (1) for firmly attaching a toot at the axle of the spindle. The end (10) of the pulling rod (3) that is opposite to the tool extends into a unit (4) that accommodates th... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6409441 | Device of a tool spindle Arrangement for a tool spindle with a moveable pulling rod (3) axially displaceable in the spindle axle (1) for firmly attaching the tool. The pulling rod is surrounded by at least one spool (9) that is stationary in relation to the axial displacement of ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6348029 | Machine tool The invention relates to a machine tool comprising at least one machining unit having at least one work spindle which can be driven. The machine tool also comprises at least one tool magazine arranged in the working area, and has actuating devices for aut... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6287059 | Machine tool clamping device A machine tool tool changing device including a circular array of multiple collet fingers (5) housed in the shaft hole (12) of a spindle (1) capable of turning between a clamped position in which a tool holder (2) knob (22) is clamped and an unclamped pos... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6199928 | Coupler for connecting workpiece grippers with a manipulating device The motor-actuable coupler is used for connecting workpiece grippers with a manipulating device, in particular a robot, which passes on workpieces from one stamping press to the next. The coupler consists of a fixed element (12, 66, 80, 38) on the drive s... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6179533 | Device for clamping a knife of a machine center A device for clamping a knife of a machine center includes a kick member extends through a clamping member which is received in a sleeve. A knife is clamped by pawls extending from the clamping member and the sleeve has an annular flange to hold the pawls... | 01/30/2001 |
| 5409322 | Apparatus for holding tools An improved tool holding apparatus includes a collet chuck or a steel ball chuck that clamps a pull bolt, which defines the forward end portion of a tool, by resilient force applied thereto from a coned disc spring. The tool holding apparatus further incl... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5382213 | Mechanical device for tool clamping in adaptors A tool locking and releasing device having a rotatably driven spindle rotatably mounted on a support frame. A socket is formed in the spindle coaxial with an axis of rotation thereof and is adapted to receive a tool holder and to retain it against relativ... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5238341 | Connection system for connecting an interchangeable tool head to a tool spindle A connection system for connecting an interchangeable tool head to the spindle of a numerically controlled machine includes radially displaceable wedge members which when actuated radially to an outer clamping position provide for a clamping connection be... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5234296 | Endmill adapter with integral collet The present invention is a tool holder for receiving an endmill or similar tool. The tool holder includes a shank portion adapted to fit into the spindle of a machine, and a closed end collet integrally formed with the shank portion. The collet includes a... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5201621 | Shank for a tool A shank (10) for retaining a tool or touch probe in the socket (S) of a machine tool spindle comprises 6 areas of surface which, in use, bear against the wall of the socket (S). The areas of surface are provided by three balls (34) resiliently supported f... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5061125 | Boring device A boring device adapted to mount boring tools for automatic tool changing, in which an eccentric mounting of relatively rotatable inner spindle 11 and main spindle (2) allows radial adjustment of the tool. Relative rotation of inner and outer spindles is ... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5009555 | Tool holder for machine tool A machine tool has a machine tool body (3), a spindle (1) having a supporting portion (2) and being rotatably supported by the machine tool body (3), and a tool holder (5) having an inserting portion (6) attached to the supporting portion (2). A coating l... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4980963 | Tool changing apparatus An apparatus for fixing and changing tools on movable working machines, e.g. robot arms, comprising a retaining element (A) with a fixing trunnion (2) fixed to the working machine part and on which are formed retaining groove (4) at right angles to its ax... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4976575 | Tool holding system for automatic tool changing The invention relates to a tool holding system for automatic tool changing in a machine tool, stamping machine or other such machine, wherein the machine has a spindle which has at its free end a gripping means in the form of a sleeve for a tool which can... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4922603 | Drilling tool for very small diameter openings and container therefor A high speed drilling system is disclosed for high spped drilling of very small holes in workpieces such as printed circuit boards. The A-Y positioning system includes air bearings to provide lift between the stationary guide beams, the crossbeam and the ... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4913607 | Tool coupling A tool-and-tool holder assembly includes a tool having a tool shank; a tool holder having a receiving bore arranged for accommodating a stub of the tool shank; a clamping member disposed in the stub and being movable therein, generally perpendicularly to ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4910860 | Toolholder for a machine tool A toolholder is provided for a machine tool where a plurality of standardized toolholders, in particular steeptaper toolholders, can be picked up from a tool magazine by means of grippers and can be introduced into a spindle of a spindle stock. The toolho... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4909684 | Retention knob for a tool holder and cutting tools employing the same A retention knob for reversibly locking a tool holder to a locking device in which the shaft of the retention knob has a pair of opposed recesses separated by non-recessed portions to thereby provide a significantly stronger locking engagement between the... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4886402 | Device for mounting of toolholders Device for mounting of attachments, toolholders and tools with cone and face application, especially for machining and turning centers with automatic or manual changers of tools with tapered shank, in particular with 7/24th taper, comprising a cone (1) fo... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4856177 | Automatic tool changer with electromagnetically readable tool holder having an electromagnetically coupling stopper for numerical control A tool holder is enclosed in a rack which is moved by a belt for automatic tool exchange. A stopper member provided for the rack is fitted into a positioning groove formed in a flange portion of the tool holder, thereby preventing the rotation of the hold... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4850766 | Pull stud A pull stud detachably attached to a tool holder includes a tool data storing element for storing tool data. The arrangement being such that tool data of each tool can be stored in the tool data storing element within the pull stud attached to the tool ho... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4850765 | Self-locking tool and socket A self-locking tool and socket body combination includes a tool holder with a male section which may be received in a socket in the socket body. Tool grippers of a tool loading device grip onto an annular V-groove on the tool holder and also act on an act... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4847979 | "Tool changer having a retaining means actuatable during loading of a bit along the central axis of a pocket" The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for selectively and simultaneously drilling a plurality of holes in thin panels such as printed circuit boards, while providing for automatic changing of the drill bits, individually or plurally, as requ... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4818161 | Tool holder system and method of use An improved tool holder system and method of using the same is disclosed, characterized by use of a plural extension member assemblies which permit the rapid adaptation of conventional machine tool holders for use in both automated machine tool changers a... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4809426 | Information processing apparatus of tool holder A memory is built in a tool holder to which a working tool such as drill or the like is attached. Various tool information such as kind of tool, dimensions of tool, tool use time, and the like is written into the memory. The tool holder having the memory ... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4793053 | Quick disconnect device The present invention provides a quick disconnect coupling for a work tool to a machine. The invention in its preferred embodiment provides a coupling having fluid and electrical connections and also providing alignment independent of the locking mechanis... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4773800 | Pull stud A pull stud detachably attached to a tool holder includes a tool data storing element for storing tool data. The arrangement being such that tool data of each tool can be stored in the tool data storing element within the pull stud attached to the tool ho... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4770576 | Attachment device for machine tool A tool-holder has a frustoconical outer centering surface which fits over a matching surface of a spindle. At the rearward end of the former surface are two axial slots and two circumferential grooves. Each of the slots receives a key borne by two spring-... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4763401 | Automatic tool-changing device for industrial robots An automatic tool-changing device for industrial robots includes a gripper member located at the end of the robot arm and a coupling flange to which a tool is fixed. The gripper member has radially-movable engagement teeth adapted for insertion in project... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4761877 | Tool changer for machine tool The tool changer comprises a plurality of gripper hands (29) adapted to be moved laterally to the flange (31) of a tool (13). The gripper hand is provided with a locking means (39) which is unlocked by a connecting link guide (49) when the gripper hand is... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4729159 | Tool Exchange device In a machine tool with an inclined machine bed in which two independently movable cross slides are provided, which carry turret heads with tool receivers automatically interchangeable tool grippers are adapted to bring the tools in predetermined positions... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4726721 | Tool coupling For the attachment of a tool provided with a cylindrical or frusto-conical shank to a rotating machine spindle at one end of the machine spindle a complementary reception opening for the shank is provided. The shank contains a coaxial bore and a plurality... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4719690 | Tool-changing device for a machine tool The tool-changing device has a changing head (7). By means of this, tool holders (4) with cylindrical parts (5) of different diameters can be inserted into a tool holder receiver (1). The changing head (7) has, at the end thereof which faces towards the t... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4714389 | Tool holder A tool holder (1) which can be inserted into the main spindle of a machine-tool is provided on the front region of its shank portion (2) with a cylindrical guide portion (11) for a tapered ring (12) which can be braced elastically and on the rear region o... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4676142 | Adapter with modular components for a robot end-of-arm interchangeable tooling system An improved adapter is provided for an interchangeable robot end-of-arm tooling system. The quick change adapter is made from modular components including a body, an interface package, and a robot adapter plate with locator system.... | 06/30/1987 |
