EQUIPPING DEVICE, MACHINE TOOL AND METHOD FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING TOOLS
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Nov 9, 2023
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Apr 20, 2023
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May 9, 2022
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Abstract
An equipping device for a machine tool comprises a tool shuttle that is movable between a first transfer position and a second transfer position, a provision location for insertion or removal of a tool, and a tool carrying unit that is associated with the tool shuttle. The tool carrying unit comprises at least one gripping mechanism that is adapted to grip a tool to be transferred and to secure it to the tool shuttle. The provision location is accessible for the tool shuttle in the first transfer position. The tool shuttle is configured to exchange a tool between the provision location and a magazine location of a tool magazine. The magazine location is accessible for the tool shuttle in the second transfer position. The gripping mechanism comprises a guide element that is movable relative to a base body of the tool shuttle and a securing element that is movable relative to the guide element. At least the guide element is movable parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tool. A machine tool comprises an equipping device. A method for tool change uses an equipping device.
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| Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date |
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| DE | A1 | DE102022111480 | May 09, 2022 |
| EP | A1 | EP4275838 | May 04, 2023 |
| CN | A | CN117020687 | May 08, 2023 |
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- 2023 Application Filing Year
- B23Q Class
- 261 Applications Filed
- 64 Patents Issued To-Date
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