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US 9,308,612 B2Granted
Machine tool having stopper for preventing chips from entering machine tool
AssigneeFanuc Corporation
InventorMasahiro Kakumu
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Abstract
In a machine tool, a saddle is supported by a guide disposed on a bed. A cover protecting the guide is secured to the saddle and moves together with the saddle to enter or leave a space formed under a column. A chip intrusion stopper is attached to the column to prevent chips from entering the space when the cover and the saddle enter the space.
Claims5
A machine tool, comprising:
- a column erected on a bed;
- a saddle supported by a guide mounted on the bed is configured to move in a direction toward or away from the column;
- a protective cover secured to the saddle, moveable together with the saddle to enter or leave a cavity formed under the column, and configured to protect the guide;
- and
- a stopper attached to one of (i) the column, (ii) a member connected to the column, (iii) the bed, and (iv) a member connected to the bed,
- wherein
- the stopper faces a surface of the protective cover that opposes the bed, and
- the stopper is configured to inhibit chips from entering the cavity formed under the column.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.