US3821835A
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Machine tool
Assignee: Cincinnati Milacron Heald Corp
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Filing: 1972-08-17
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1992-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A machine tool having a turret which carries both a tool and a workpiece grasping device; the movement of the turret allows the grasping device to take a workpiece from a storage location and place it in the workhead for the performance of a machining operation by the tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre A St
- 👤 D Youden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:00
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/25; B23Q1/44; B23Q1/50; B23Q7/00; B23Q7/04; B23Q7/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5152; Y10T29/5153; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/36; Y10T408/37; Y10T408/52; Y10T408/54; Y10T408/545; Y10T82/00; Y10T82/25; Y10T82/2514; Y10T82/2516
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A machine tool for generating a surface on a workpiece, comprising: a. a base, b. a first turret mounted on the base, said turret having a periphery and being rotatable about a first axis, c. a plurality of stations located on the periphery, d. a tool for generating a surface on a workpiece, said tool being carried by one of the stations on the turret, and e. a grasping means carried by one of the stations on the turret, and capable of grasping the workpiece, wherein a column is provided, which is slidably mounted on the base, and the turret is rotatably mounted on the column with its axis extending through and at a right angle to the axis of the column, and wherein the column has a longitudinal axis, and is capable of movement along and rotation about its axis, and means is provided to control column movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A machine tool for generating a surface on a workpiece, comprising: a. a base, b. a first turret mounted on the base, said turret having a periphery and being rotatable about a first axis, c. a plurality of stations located on the periphery, d. a tool for generating a surface on a workpiece, said tool being carried by one of the stations on the turret, and e. a grasping means carried by one of the stations on the turret, and capable of grasping the workpiece, wherein a column is provided, which is slidably mounted on the base, and the turret is rotatably mounted on the column with its axis extending through and at a right angle to the axis of the column, and wherein the column has a longitudinal axis, and is capable of movement along and rotation about its axis, and means is provided to control column movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A machine tool as recited in claim 1, wherein the longitudinal axis is vertical, and the first axis is horizontal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A machine tool as recited in claim 1, wherein the tool and grasping means are independent and located in different stations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A machine tool as recited in claim 1, wherein the column is mounted on the base through hydrostatic bearings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
135 words
A machine tool for generating a surface on a workpiece, comprising: a. a base, b. a first turret mounted on the base, said turret having a periphery and being rotatable about a first axis, c. a plurality of stations located on the periphery, d. a tool for generating a surface on a workpiece, said tool being carried by one of the stations on the turret, and e. a grasping means carried by one of the stations on the turret, and capable of grasping the workpiece, wherein a second turret is provided, having a periphery, stations on the periphery and a tool and a grasping means, the tool and grasping means being mounted on the stations, and the movement of the first and second turrets being such, that transfer of a workpiece between them is possible.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
135 words
A machine tool for generating a surface on a workpiece, comprising: a. a base, b. a first turret mounted on the base, said turret having a periphery and being rotatable about a first axis, c. a plurality of stations located on the periphery, d. a tool for generating a surface on a workpiece, said tool being carried by one of the stations on the turret, and e. a grasping means carried by one of the stations on the turret, and capable of grasping the workpiece, wherein a second turret is provided, having a periphery, stations on the periphery and a tool and a grasping means, the tool and grasping means being mounted on the stations, and the movement of the first and second turrets being such, that transfer of a workpiece between them is possible.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A machine tool as recited in claim 5, wherein the first turret can place a workpiece in an intermediate location where it is available to the grasping means of both turrets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
120 words
A machine tool, comprising a. a base, b. a workpiece storage magazine located adjacent the base, c. a column mounted on the base for rotation about and sliding in the direction of a longitudinal axis, d. a turret head mounted on the column for movement therewith and for additional movement about a rotational axis passing through the said longitudinal axis of the column at a right angle thereto, e. a workhead mounted on the base adjacent the column, f. a workpiece clamp extending from the turret and movable with the turret and column to carry a workpiece from the magazine to the workhead, and g. a tool extending from the turret at a position angularly spaced from the workpiece clamp.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
120 words
A machine tool, comprising a. a base, b. a workpiece storage magazine located adjacent the base, c. a column mounted on the base for rotation about and sliding in the direction of a longitudinal axis, d. a turret head mounted on the column for movement therewith and for additional movement about a rotational axis passing through the said longitudinal axis of the column at a right angle thereto, e. a workhead mounted on the base adjacent the column, f. a workpiece clamp extending from the turret and movable with the turret and column to carry a workpiece from the magazine to the workhead, and g. a tool extending from the turret at a position angularly spaced from the workpiece clamp.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A machine tool as recited in claim 7, wherein the workpiece storage magazine includes a means for bringing the workpiece sequentially to a loading position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
A machine tool as recited in claim 8, wherein the said longitudinal axis of the column is vertical, the rotational axis of the turret is horizontal, a workpiece in the said loading position is horizontal, and the workpiece clamp extends in a generally-horizontal direction when it engages the workpiece in the said loading position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A machine tool as recited in claim 9, wherein the workhead is rotatable about a vertical axis and the workpiece clamp extends in a generally-vertical downward direction when it delivers a workpiece to the workhead.
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) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |