US3263300A
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Automatic tool change arrangement
Assignee: Motch and Merryweather Machinery Co
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward W Schatzman
- 👤 Vincent C Webster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:29
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/157; B23Q3/15706; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5104; Y10T29/5105; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/36; Y10T408/37
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL, THE IMPROVED TOOL CHANGE ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A TOOL MAGAZINE SLIDABLE TO A TOOL CHANGE POSITION; (B) A PLURALITY OF TOOLS REMOVABLY SECURED IN SAID MAGAZINE; (C) A ROTATABLE TURRET MOVABLE IN OPPOSED WORKING AND LOADING STROKES; (D) A WORKING SPINDLE CARRIED BY SAID TURRET; (E) A CHUCK FOR SAID SPINDLE, ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SELECTIVELY ONE OF SAID TOOLS; AND (F) MEANS FOR MOVING SAID TURRET IN SAID OPPOSED WORKING AND LOADING STROKES, ALTERNATE WORKING STROKES NORMALLY BEING EFFECTIVE TO REMOVE A TOOL FROM SAID CHUCK AND TO PERFORM A WORKING OPERATION, ALTERNATE LOADING STROKES NORMALLY BEING EFFECTIVE TO BRING SAID CHUCK INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE OF SAID TOOLS, AND TO WITHDRAW SAID ONE OF SAID TOOLS FROM A WORK PIECE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL, THE IMPROVED TOOL CHANGE ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A TOOL MAGAZINE SLIDABLE TO A TOOL CHANGE POSITION; (B) A PLURALITY OF TOOLS REMOVABLY SECURED IN SAID MAGAZINE; (C) A ROTATABLE TURRET MOVABLE IN OPPOSED WORKING AND LOADING STROKES; (D) A WORKING SPINDLE CARRIED BY SAID TURRET; (E) A CHUCK FOR SAID SPINDLE, ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SELECTIVELY ONE OF SAID TOOLS; AND (F) MEANS FOR MOVING SAID TURRET IN SAID OPPOSED WORKING AND LOADING STROKES, ALTERNATE WORKING STROKES NORMALLY BEING EFFECTIVE TO REMOVE A TOOL FROM SAID CHUCK AND TO PERFORM A WORKING OPERATION, ALTERNATE LOADING STROKES NORMALLY BEING EFFECTIVE TO BRING SAID CHUCK INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE OF SAID TOOLS, AND TO WITHDRAW SAID ONE OF SAID TOOLS FROM A WORK PIECE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3186266A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |