US3867763A
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Setting fixture for machine tools
Assignee: Wickman Machine Tool Sales Ltd
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Filing: 1972-10-19
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1992-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A setting fixture for machine tools having a base on which are mounted slide-representing parts having respective mounting means corresponding to similar mounting means on a machine tool, a setting block securable to any one of the mounting means and an adjustable stop means detachably securable to the setting block, the arrangement being such that a tool and tool holder can be set up on the slide-representing parts of the fixture and adjusting them to their required position, and then transferring them to the machine for which they are required, together with the appropriate setting block and adjustable stop whereby they can be set up on the machine in equivalent positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Arthur Wilkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:35
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q17/00; B23Q17/22; B23B; B23B3/00; B23Q16/00; B23Q16/001; B23Q5/00; B23Q5/22; B23Q2705/00; B23Q2705/10; B23Q2705/102; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T82/00; Y10T82/25; Y10T82/2572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A setting fixture for a machine, said fixture comprising a support, at least two slide-representing parts mounted on the support, means on the support for carrying a workpiece, said slide-representing parts having respective sets of spaced mounting means, a setting block detachably securable to any one of said mounting means, and an adjustable stop detachably securable to the setting block, and means for mounting tool holders from a machine on the respective slide-representing parts, in equivalent relationship to the workpiece to their positions on the machine, and adjustable stops mounted on each part by means of respective setting blocks, said adjustable stops being adjustable to engage the tool holders respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A setting fixture for a machine, said fixture comprising a support, at least two slide-representing parts mounted on the support, means on the support for carrying a workpiece, said slide-representing parts having respective sets of spaced mounting means, a setting block detachably securable to any one of said mounting means, and an adjustable stop detachably securable to the setting block, and means for mounting tool holders from a machine on the respective slide-representing parts, in equivalent relationship to the workpiece to their positions on the machine, and adjustable stops mounted on each part by means of respective setting blocks, said adjustable stops being adjustable to engage the tool holders respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A setting fixture as claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting means are respective blocks secured to the slide-representing parts, the setting block being detachably securable thereton.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A setting fixture as claimed in claim 1, in which the slide-representing parts comprise respective parts representing transversely moving slides on a machine and a furthEr part representing a longitudinally movable turret on the machine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A setting fixture as claimed in claim 1, in which the unit comprises a member in which can be detachably fitted an adjustable stop in the form of a screw and sleeve assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A setting fixture as claimed in claim 1, in which at least one of the slide-representing parts has a further setting block detachably securable to it, said further unit mounting a further adjustable stop.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A setting fixture as claimed in claim 1 in which the workpiece support has means for adjustment of said workpiece relatively to the slide-representing parts.
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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |