US3701199A
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Biaxial optical tool presetter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-09
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1990-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A biaxial optical tool presetting apparatus including a base, a pair of horizontal guide bars which slidingly support a horizontal carriage, a pair of vertical guide bars mounted on the horizontal carriage to slidingly support a vertical carriage, an optical sighting device carried by the vertical carriage, and a tool holder disposed adjacent the biaxial carriage arrangement to receive and hold a presetable tool in a substantially vertical orientation. The vertical carriage arrangement is provided with a fine tuning feature.
Inventors
- 👤 Hubert G Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:21
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q17/00; B23Q17/24; B23Q17/2452; B23Q17/2457
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A tool presetter comprising: a base, a first carriage mounted on the base for horizontal axis displacement relative thereto, a second carriage mounted on the first carriage for vertical axis displacement relative thereto, first and second measuring means associated with the first and second carriages, respectively, for measuring the extent of the horizontal axis and vertical axis displacements, optical sighting means mounted on the vertical carriage for displacement therewith and having an optical axis which is mutually perpendicular to the horizontal and vertical displacement axes, and a tool holder station on the base for receiving and maintaining a presettable tool in a substantially vertical orientation adjacent the optical sighting means and within the field of view thereof, said tool holder station being disposed such that a tool placed therein is transversely spaced from the axis of horizontal displacement of the first carriage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A tool presetter comprising: a base, a first carriage mounted on the base for horizontal axis displacement relative thereto, a second carriage mounted on the first carriage for vertical axis displacement relative thereto, first and second measuring means associated with the first and second carriages, respectively, for measuring the extent of the horizontal axis and vertical axis displacements, optical sighting means mounted on the vertical carriage for displacement therewith and having an optical axis which is mutually perpendicular to the horizontal and vertical displacement axes, and a tool holder station on the base for receiving and maintaining a presettable tool in a substantially vertical orientation adjacent the optical sighting means and within the field of view thereof, said tool holder station being disposed such that a tool placed therein is transversely spaced from the axis of horizontal displacement of the first carriage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 1 comprising; first and second horizontally spaced Support members disposed on the base, and a pair of first guide bars disposed between and supported by the support members in spaced, parallel relation along the horizontal displacement axis, the first carriage being carried by the first guide bars for sliding displacement relative thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 2 including means for effecting controlled displacement of the first carriage relative to the first guide bars.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 3 wherein the first measurement means is carried by the first carriage in contact with at least one of the first guide bars to register the horizontal displacement of the first carriage relative thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 1 comprising: a pair of second guide bars supported by the first carriage in spaced parallel relation along the vertical displacement axis, the second carriage being displaceably carried by the second guide bars.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 5 including means on the second carriage for releaseably clamping the carriage to one of the second guide bars in any given vertical position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 6 including means on the second carriage for effecting controlled displacement of the optical sighting means relative to the guide bars when the second carriage is in the clamped condition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 6 wherein the second measurement means is carried by the second carriage in contact with one of the second guide bars to register vertical displacement of the optical sighting means relative thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
91 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 5 wherein the second carriage comprises a first portion slidably disposed on one of the second guide bars and a second portion slidably disposed on the other of the second guide bars, means for releaseably clamping the first portion of said one guide bar in any selected vertical position, and adjuster means operatively interconnecting the first and second portions to permit the second portion to be vertically adjusted relative to the clamp first portion, the optical sighting means being carried by the second portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 9 including a collar carried by the first portion and having a radial notch therein, and a blade member carried by the second portion and extending into the notch to slide vertically therein during adjustment of the first and second portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 9 wherein said adjuster means includes first and second complementally threaded member disposed about the said one guide bar and mechanically connected to the first and second portions, respectively.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 5 wherein the second guide bars are of circular cross-section, and means carried by the second carriage for maintaining a radial bias between the second carriage and at least one of the second bars.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 1 wherein the tool station includes a pair of rails on the base in parallel spaced relation to receive the tool holder for sliding relationship therewith along an axis parallel to the horizontal displacement axis.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 13 including a tool holder of generally cylindrical configuration and having a base flange of increased diameter, the spacing between the rails being such as to accommodate the base flange therebetween, and stop means on the base to abut the base flange when in the desired operating position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
A tool presetter as defined in claim 14 wherein the tool holder includes an axial socket for receiving a tool therein, a securement shaft extending axially through the tool holder into the socket, and a turning knob on the shaft and extending through the base flange of the tool holder.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tool presetter defined in claim 15 including a pair of spacer bars disposed inwardly adjacent the rails to space the tool holder vertically from the base.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |