Automatic tool changer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4499650
SERIAL NO

06391636

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A machine tool is provided with automatic tool changing apparatus 50 comprising a carousel 56 having tool stations 60. Each tool station is mounted for independent horizontal and vertical movement relative to the carousel and has an arcuate cone 65 for facilitating entry and removal of tools 10. The carousel 56 is mounted horizontally on the machine tool table and is rotatable by the machine tool spindle in conjunction with the standard machine tool motors which move the table. The apparatus 50 includes a tool release mechanism 100, including a pawl 112, for operating a quick change tool holder 30, and a cover assembly 70 for protecting tools and tool adaptors held by the carousel.

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LEMELSON JEROME HCALL BOX 14-286 868 TYNER WAY INCLINE VILLAGE NV 89450

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cannon, Lee E 801 Villard Rd., Bozeman, MT 108 12397
Wilson, Kentner B 801 Villard Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715 1 27

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