Tool changer with cover means
AssigneeFanuc Corporation
InventorsMasahiro MUROTA, Guanghui LI, Gaku ISOBE
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Abstract
A tool changer comprises a turret with a plurality of grips for holding tools such that the turret is turned to index a desired tool to change the tools. The front and rear surfaces of the turret are covered by front and rear covers, respectively. A projection or a recess which defines a passage for cutting fluid is formed in an outer rear surface portion of the rear cover at portions above and/or on each lateral side of a turret mechanism portion.
Claims3
A tool changer which comprises a turret with a plurality of grips for holding tools such that the turret is turned to index a desired tool to change the tools, the tool changer comprising:
- a front cover which covers a front surface of the turret;
- a rear cover which comprises an outer rear surface portion and covers a rear surface of the turret;
- a drive source for turning the turret;
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- a turret mechanism portion configured to transmit a force from the drive source, thereby turning the turret, wherein
- the outer rear surface portion of the rear cover is formed with a projection and/or a recess which defines a flow passage on an upper side of, or on a left and right sides of, the turret mechanism portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.