Unloading device

An unloading device for removing a workpiece from a lathe having a spindle for holding said workpiece, comprising:

• an unloading apparatus for receiving said workpiece, said unloading apparatus configured to extend into a machining chamber for coupling to said spindle, and
• a pneumatic system coupled to said unloading apparatus whereby an air flow created by said pneumatic system acts on said workpiece when said unloading apparatus is coupled to said spindle and causes the workpiece to exit said spindle and travel to said unloading apparatus, said unloading apparatus includes a downstream end configured to create a venturi effect when said air flow is created at said downstream end of said unloading apparatus.

An unloading device for removing a workpiece from a lathe having a spindle for holding said workpiece, comprising:

• an unloading apparatus for receiving said workpiece, said unloading apparatus configured to extend into a machining chamber for coupling to said spindle, said unloading apparatus including a first unloading member for receiving said workpiece, said first member being configured to extend into said machining chamber for coupling to said spindle, and a second unloading member for receiving said workpiece, said second unloading member being configured to couple to said first unloading member, and
• a pneumatic system coupled to said second unloading member whereby an air flow created by said pneumatic system acts on said workpiece when said second unloading member is coupled to said first unloading member and causes said workpiece to exit said spindle and travel to said first and said second unloading members, said unloading apparatus further includes a venturi block coupled to a downstream end of said second unloading member, said venturi block configured to create a venturi effect when said air flow is created at said downstream end of said unloading apparatus.

An unloading device for removing a workpiece from a lathe having a spindle for holding said workpiece, comprising:

• an unloading apparatus for receiving said workpiece, said unloading apparatus configured to extend into a machining chamber for coupling to said spindle,
• a pneumatic system coupled to said unloading apparatus whereby an air flow created by said pneumatic system acts on said workpiece when said unloading apparatus is coupled to said spindle and causes the workpiece to exit said spindle and travel to said unloading apparatus, and
• a workpiece receiving tray located downstream of said unloading apparatus, said workpiece receiving tray includes two members coacting to form a v-shaped receiving tray, one of said members being adjustable to change an included angle between said two members.

An unloading device for removing a workpiece from a lathe having a spindle for holding said workpiece, comprising:

• an unloading apparatus for receiving said workpiece, said unloading apparatus configured to couple to said spindle, and
• a pneumatic system coupled to said unloading apparatus whereby an air flow created by said pneumatic system acts on said workpiece when said unloading apparatus is coupled to said spindle and causes the workpiece to exit the lathe spindle and travel to said unloading apparatus, said unloading apparatus including a downstream end configured to create a venturi effect when said air flow is created at said downstream end.

An unloading device for removing a workpiece from a lathe having a spindle for holding said workpiece, comprising:

• an unloading apparatus for receiving said workpiece, said unloading apparatus being configured to couple to said spindle, said unloading apparatus including a first unloading member for receiving said workpiece and a second unloading member for receiving said workpiece, said second unloading member configured to couple to said first unloading member,
• a pneumatic system coupled to said unloading apparatus whereby an air flow created by said pneumatic system acts on said workpiece when said unloading apparatus is coupled to said spindle and causes the workpiece to exit said spindle and travel to said unloading apparatus, and
• a workpiece receiving tray located downstream of and substantially axially aligned with said second unloading member.

An unloading device for removing a workpiece from a lathe having a spindle for holding said workpiece, comprising:

• an unloading apparatus for receiving said workpiece, said unloading apparatus being configured to couple to said spindle,
• a pneumatic system coupled to said unloading apparatus whereby an air flow created by said pneumatic system acts on said workpiece when said unloading apparatus is coupled to said spindle and causes the workpiece to exit said spindle and travel to said unloading apparatus, and
• a workpiece receiving tray located downstream of said unloading apparatus, said workpiece receiving tray includes two members coacting to form a v-shaped receiving tray, one of said members being adjustable to change an included angle between said two members.

A method of removing a workpiece from a lathe having a spindle for holding said workpiece, comprising the steps of:

• creating an air flow in an unloading apparatus coupled to said spindle, whereby a venturi effect is created such that said air flow acts on said workpiece when said unloading apparatus is coupled to said spindle and causes the workpiece to exit the spindle and travel to said unloading apparatus.