Pin lock insert holder
AssigneeGTE Valeron Corporation
InventorDaniel R. Stashko
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Abstract
Pin lock insert holder constructed as an essentially straight lever having longitudinally spaced hold down and fulcrum projections on opposite sides and a lever actuating recess engaged by an angularly related screw. An additional shim retention projection and snap ring accommodate loosening for insert replacement with secure retention of pin and shim against removal or dislocation. Modifications without shim retention accommodate small inserts with shorter lock pins.
Claims20
Pin lock insert holder comprising, tool holder body having insert shoulder and seat, apertured insert engaging said shoulder, pin aperture means in said body extending substantially normal to said seat including offset fulcrum means, lock pin means having longitudinally spaced opposed projection means for engaging respectively said fulcrum means and said apertured insert, means acting on its end for tilting said lock pin means in a plane extending through said opposed projection means to hold said insert against said shoulder, and inter-engaging flat surface means between said respective lock pin and pin aperture means extending parallel to the plane of tilting and preventing relative rotation.
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