Quick change holder for cutting tool
OwnerCharles Van Horsseninventor
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Abstract
A self contained, toolless quick change tool holder for cutter inserts on machine tools comprises a housing having at least one seat portion which is adapted to receive and conform to the shape of a cutter insert. A clamping arm is mounted in the insert housing. The clamping arm is movable within the insert housing and includes a a clamp portion extending over the seat portion. The clamp portion engages a cutter insert. A locking mechanism is contained within the housing and has a clamp position which forces the clamp portion to engage a cutter insert and a release position which forces the clamp portion to disengage from a cutter insert to allow removal and replacement of said cutter insert. The locking mechanism moves between the release position and the clamp position.
Claims9
A self contained, toolless quick change tool holder for cutter inserts on machine tools, the self contained quick change tool holder comprising:
- a housing having at least one seat portion which is adapted to receive and conform to the shape of a cutter insert,
- a clamping arm mounted in the insert housing, the clamping arm movable in the insert housing, the clamping arm having a clamp portion extending over the seat portion, the clamp portion adapted to engage a cutter insert, and
- a locking mechanism completely contained within the housing, the locking mechanism having a clamp position which forces the clamp portion of the clamping arm to engage a cutter insert, the locking mechanism having a release position which forces the clamp portion to disengage from a cutter insert to allow removal and replacement of said cutter insert, the locking mechanism movable between the release position and the clamp position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.