Tool storage device

Claim 2

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames; b. a reel between said end frames and rotatably mounted thereon; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced tool holders mounted on said reel, each of said tool holders having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine; d. means operatively connected to said reel for selectively rotating same to position a selected tool holder for removal of tools therefrom to a location in the machine; and e. certain of said tool holders having a plurality of longitudinally spaced rollers mounted therein for supporting tools for movement longitudinally of said certain tool holders into a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine.

Claim 3

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames; b. a reel between said end frames and rotatably mounted thereon; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced tool holders mounted on said reel, each of said tool holders having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine; d. means operatively connected to said reel for selectively rotating same to position a selected tool holder for removal of tools therefrom to a location in the machine; and e. means on said reel supporting said tool holders for swinging same transwersely of said reel to longitudinally align said tool holders with a tool receiving portion of a metal forming machine to permit moving a tool longitudinally of said reel into a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine.

Claim 4

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames; b. a reel between said end frames and rotatably mounted thereon; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced tool holders mounted on said reel, each of said tool holders having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine; d. means operatively connected to said reel for selectively rotating same to position a selected tool holder for removal of tools therefrom to a location in the machine; and e. means on said reel supporting said tool holders for swinging same transwersely of said reel to longitudinally align said tool holders with a tool receiving portion of a metal forming machine to permit moving a tool longitudinally of said reel into a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine.

Claim 5

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames; b. a reel between said end frames and rotatably mounted thereon; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced tool holders mounted on said reel, each of said tool holders having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine; d. means operatively connected to said reel for selectively rotating same to position a selected tool holder for removal of tools therefrom to a locatIon in the machine; e. a plurality of longitudinally spaced rollers mounted in certain of said tool holders thereby supporting tools therein for movement longitudinally of said certain tool holders into a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine; and f. a plurality of laterally spaced partitions mounted in other tool holders thereby forming a plurality of tool supporting compartments therein.

Claim 6

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames; b. a reel between said end frames and rotatably mounted thereon; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced tool holders mounted on said reel, each of said tool holders having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine; d. means operatively connected to said reel for selectively rotating same to position a selected tool holder for removal of tools therefrom to a locatIon in the machine; e. a plurality of longitudinally spaced rollers mounted in certain of said tool holders thereby supporting tools therein for movement longitudinally of said certain tool holders into a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine; and f. a plurality of laterally spaced partitions mounted in other tool holders thereby forming a plurality of tool supporting compartments therein.

Claim 7

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames; b. a reel between said end frames and rotatably mounted thereon; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced tool holders mounted on said reel, each of said tool holders having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine, certain of said tool holders having an open end for movement of tools supported on the holder longitudinally therefrom; e. means mounted on certain of said tool holders for moving a tool substantially in a line longitudinally of said reel through a holder open end and into a tool receiving portion of a metal forming machine.

Claim 8

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames; b. a reel between said end frames and rotatably mounted thereon; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced tool holders mounted on said reel, each of said tool holders having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine, certain of said tool holders having an open end for movement of tools supported on the holder longitudinally therefrom; e. means mounted on certain of said tool holders for moving a tool substantially in a line longitudinally of said reel through a holder open end and into a tool receiving portion of a metal forming machine.

Claim 9

A tool storage device as set forth in claim 4 wherein: a. said reel has longitudinally spaced end members each having a like plurality of circumferentially spaced radially extending arms mounted thereon; b. each of said arms has a hanger pivotally mounted adjacent a free end thereof; and c. said tool holders each extend between said end members and have opposite ends thereof supported by respective hangers whereby said tool holders are mounted for adjustment transversely of said reel during removal of tools therefrom.

Claim 10

A tool storage device as set forth in claim 5 including control means operatively connected to said reel rotating means for selectively positioning any of said tool holders in longitudinal alignment with a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine.

Claim 11

A tool storage device as set forth in claim 6 wherein said reel rotating means includes: a. a drive motor; b. a speed reduction unit; c. means operatively connecting said motor and said speed reduction unit; and d. second means operatively connecting said speed reduction unit and said reel.

Claim 12

A tool storage device as set forth in claim 4 including responsive means operatively connected to said reel rotating means to stop same in response to restriction of free rotation of said reel.

Claim 13

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a mobile supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames and connecting members extending therebetween, said frame being open in a front portion thereof and said end frames each having a substantial open area; b. an elongated reel between said end frames and having an axle having opposite ends rotatably mounted thereon, said reel being positioned for access thereto through the front of said frame; c. a plurality of longitudinally extending circumferentially spaced tool holders pivotally mounted on said reel for movement transversely of said reel and having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine; d. means operatively connected to said reel for selectively rotating same to longitudinally align any selected tool holder with a tool receiving portion of a metal forming machine; e. a plurality of longitudinally spaced rollers mounted in certain of said tool holders thereby supporting tools therein for movement longitudinally of said certain tool holders into a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine; f. control means operatively connected to said reel rotating means for selectively positioning any of said tool holders in longitudinally alignment with a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine; and g. responsive means operatively connected to said reel rotating means to stop same in response to restriction of free roTation of said reel.

Claim 14

A tool storage device for use with a metal forming machine comprising: a. a mobile supporting frame having a pair of longitudinally spaced upstanding end frames and connecting members extending therebetween, said frame being open in a front portion thereof and said end frames each having a substantial open area; b. an elongated reel between said end frames and having an axle having opposite ends rotatably mounted thereon, said reel being positioned for access thereto through the front of said frame; c. a plurality of longitudinally extending circumferentially spaced tool holders pivotally mounted on said reel for movement transversely of said reel and having portions therein supporting tools for use in a metal forming machine; d. means operatively connected to said reel for selectively rotating same to longitudinally align any selected tool holder with a tool receiving portion of a metal forming machine; e. a plurality of longitudinally spaced rollers mounted in certain of said tool holders thereby supporting tools therein for movement longitudinally of said certain tool holders into a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine; f. control means operatively connected to said reel rotating means for selectively positioning any of said tool holders in longitudinally alignment with a tool receiving portion of the metal forming machine; and g. responsive means operatively connected to said reel rotating means to stop same in response to restriction of free roTation of said reel.