Space frame for a machine tool

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5556242
SERIAL NO

08261682

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A space frame system for use with a machine, such as a machine tool, is disclosed. The system as used with a machine tool includes a base and a machine component, such as a workpiece support, mounted to the base. A first space frame is mounted solely to the workpiece support. A second and separate space frame is connected to the first space frame by a plurality of extensible legs. Another machine component, such as a tool holder, is rigidly mounted to the second space frame for cooperation with a workpiece mounted on the workpiece support. Thus, as the extensible legs are independently controlled, the tool holder is moved along a desired path with respect to the workpiece support to perform various cutting operations on the workpiece.

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GIDDINGS & LEWIS LLC142 DOTY STREET FOND DU LAC WI 53935

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kirkham, Edward E Brookfield, WI 13 511
Sheldon, Paul C Mequon, WI 18 497

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