Tool changer for machine tool
OwnerAlan Xiaoinventor
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Abstract
A tool changer for a machine tool includes a disc magazine having a plate, and a number of retainers attached to the outer peripheral portion of the plate for detachably supporting tool members, the retainers each include a base portion attached to the outer peripheral portion of the plate, and a holding device disposed on the base portion and having two arms for resiliently holding and carrying and supporting the tool member. The retainers each include a coupling portion coupled between two legs, the arms of the holding devices may be extended from the legs and may be formed from a longitudinal wire or rod member for reducing the weight of the retainers.
Claims12
A tool changer for a machine tool, said tool changer comprising:
- a disc magazine including a plate having an outer peripheral portion, and
- a plurality of retainers attached to said outer peripheral portion of said plate for detachably receiving and supporting tool members respectively, and
- said retainers each including a base portion attached to said outer peripheral portion of said plate, each base portion being in the form of a U-shape including two legs, and each retainer including a holding device provided on said base portion, and said holding device each including two arms for resiliently holding and carrying and supporting a respective one of said tool members therebetween, wherein a single wire or rod member is bent or formed to compose the base portion and two arms.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.