Device for detachably securing modules
AssigneeSauter Feinmechanik GmbH
InventorManfred Schanz
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Abstract
The invention relates to a device for detachably securing modules (1), such as tool holders, to a third component (3), such as a rotatable tool disk for a machine tool, including a controllable securing device (51, 53), by which the respective module (1) can be re-secured in a detachable manner in a locked position on the third component (3) by individual securing parts (15). A release device (76, 77) at least partially helps to release the securing device (51, 53) in a release position, such that the release device (76, 77) at least at the beginning of releasing, exerts pressure on the securing device (51, 53) for releasing the individual securing parts (15).
Claims23
A device for securing a module to a component, comprising:
- individual securing parts attaching the module to the component;
- a controlled securing device locking the individual securing parts in positions attaching the module and the component, the securing device having first and second locking bolts interacting with and locking the individual securing parts;
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- an unlocking device driving the securing device into an unlocked position disengaged with the individual securing parts by applying a retracting force on the first and second locking bolts, respectively, directly pushing the first and second locking bolts toward one another upon movement of first and second latches to unlock the individual securing parts, the unlocking device having the first and second latches engaging the first and second locking bolts, respectively, and exerting the retracting force thereon.
A device for securing a module to a component comprising:
- individual securing parts attaching the module to the component;
- first and second locking bolts interacting with the individual securing parts and detachably locking the first and second locking bolts in locking positions thereof;
- first and second latches engaging the first and second locking bolts, respectively, and exerting a retracting force thereon;
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- a common actuator having first and second actuating parts, the first actuating part being wedge shaped at a first end thereof and moving the first and second locking bolts apart in a first direction with an increasing penetration motion forcing the first and second locking bolts in a locking engagement with the individual securing parts, the second actuating part on an opposite second end of the common actuator moving the first and second latches in a second direction opposite the first direction and apply the retracting force to the first and second locking bolts moving the first and second locking bolts toward one another and disengaging the first and second locking bolts from the individual securing parts.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.