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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7442154 | Machine tool and a method for changing the tool in a machine tool In a machine tool comprising at least one tool carrier and at least one moveable workpiece carrier with which one or more workpieces are positionable for machining, a tool can be changed in a simple manner by providing a tool holding device connected to the at least... | 10/28/2008 |
| 6736767 | Machine tool with tool spindle and tool exchanger A machine tool with a driven tool spindle that is rotatable about a spindle axis that includes a tool exchanger including grippers to displace tool-holders or tools between a receiver position in the tool spindle and a storage position, or vice versa. The tool-holde... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6454684 | Automatic tool changing apparatus Disclosed is an automatic tool changing apparatus which comprises a tool magazine storing a multiplicity of tools each held by tool holding means, the tool magazine having a tool port through which the tools are loaded into or unloaded from the tool magaz... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6416450 | Machine tool with improved tool changer means A tool changer for a machine tool having a toolhead assembly including a spindle with device for detachable securing a tool thereto, generally consisting of at least one device for holding a tool detachably securable to the spindle, pivotally connected to... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6350222 | Machine tool with improved tool changer means A tool changer for a machine tool having a toolhead assembly including a spindle with a device detachable securing a tool thereto, generally consisting of at least one device for holding a tool detachably securable to the spindle, pivotally connected to t... | 02/26/2002 |
| 5908374 | Tool changer for machine tool A tool changer for a machine tool includes an arm support disposed between a spindle head and a tool magazine to be reciprocally moved along the spindle relative to the spindle, a pair of tool changing arms mounted for rocking motion on support shafts fur... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5868656 | Machine tool having a tool changing device with linear stroke mechanism A machine tool comprises a spindle having a tool receptacle for receiving tool holders in their working position. A tool changer is provided for conveying a tool holder in a first changing step between a magazine position and a spindle position at said sp... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5641265 | Manipulating device for handling, in particular for orientating, workpieces, tools or the like A manipulating device for handling, in particular for orientating, workpieces, tools or the like, includes a workpiece head provided with a device for supporting at least one workpiece, a tool or the like, having at least one characteristic axis and drive... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5624365 | Machine tool A machine tool (10) has a revolving spindle (14) borne in a spindle tube (13) which has a locating opening (15) to receive tool holders; (16, 17). A tool magazine (55) is also provided to hold a number of tool holders. Moreover, a tool changer (18) with a... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5496249 | Tool changer for a processing center A work tool changer for a work tool center with horizontal work tool spindle and an a work tool magazine, which receives the work tools in a vertical axis. The work tool changer is provided with a vertically transportable lift sled (28), on which a 2-arme... | 03/05/1996 |
| 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 |
| 4845835 | Tool-change and workpiece-change apparatus The invention refers to a tool or workpiece storing magazine incorporating a tool- or workpiece-change apparatus adapted to remove a tool or a workpiece from the magazine and to transport the it into a machining apparatus, and to remove a tool or workpiec... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4700452 | Tool magazine The subject of the invention is a magazine, more particularly for milling and drilling machines, comprising a straight tool carrier (10) which has a row of separately swinging tool holding fixtures and which is hinged to the work table (6) so that it swin... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4535527 | Tool exchanging device for a multi-spindle machine tool A machine tool for mounting on a lateral or console unit of a transfer machine comprises a spindle unit, drive elements, a number of processing spindles, and a tool exchanging device having a tool support for the receipt of used and new tools, which is mo... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4372728 | Tool transfer arm assembly for automatic milling machines A tool transfer assembly for automatic milling machines perform rapid but stable replacement of a tool on a spindle head under direct control by a cam groove formed in an axially turnable and vertically movable shaft operationally related to holding jaws ... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4237599 | Tool changer assembly A tool changing mechanism or assembly for a machine tool, which has a spindle for rotating a tool on an operating axis and has a tool storage magazine having at least one tool receiving means such as a socket for supporting a tool on a storage axis, has a... | 12/09/1980 |
| 3999664 | Tool changer with dual axis of rotation An automatic tool transport mechanism for a machine tool having an operating axis, in which a tool is to be transferred between the operating axis of such a machine and the storage structure, with the tool being supplied to the operating station on such o... | 12/28/1976 |
| 3975817 | Fluid-actuated tool changer with dual axis of rotation An automatic tool transport mechanism for a machine tool having an operating axis, in which a tool is to be transferred between the operating axis of such a machine and the storage structure, with the tool being supplied to the operating station on such o... | 08/24/1976 |
| 3949462 | Removable attachment for automating milling machines A portable bracket assembly capable of being attached to the spindle carriage of a milling machine. A self-contained indexing table and indexing means is located on the assembly together with a transfer arm having three degrees of freedom and articulated ... | 04/13/1976 |
