US3945694A
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Toolhead
Assignee: Cincinnati Milacron Heald Corp
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Filing: 1974-11-04
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1994-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A toolhead having a spindle mounted in axially spaced bearings wherein one of the bearings is allowed to slide axially during dynamic effects on the bearings or thermal expansion and contraction of the spindle, the axial movement being made possible by the provision of rows of barrel-shaped rollers.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard D. Vaillette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C23/00; F16C23/06; F16C23/08; B; B24; B24B; B24B41/00; B24B41/04; F16C2322/00; F16C2322/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A toolhead comprising a. a housing having a bore extending therethrough, b. a spindle rotatably mounted in the bore and extending therefrom, c. a first anti-friction bearing at one end of the spindle between the spindle and the bore, the bearing having an outer race fixed in the bore, an inner race fixed on the spindle, and rolling elements therebetween, d. a second anti-friction bearing at the other end of the spindle between the spindle and the bore, the bearing having an outer race, an inner race, and rolling elements therebetween, e. a sleeve mounted in the bore for sliding movement in the axial direction, the outer race of the second anti-friction bearing being fixed in the sleeve and the corresponding inner race being fixed to the spindle, and f. two axially-spaced rows of rolling elements residing between the sleeve and the bore to allow the said sliding movement, each row consisting of a plurality of rolling elements in the form of barrel-shaped rollers, the axis of each roller being tangential to a circle concentric with the spindle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A toolhead comprising a. a housing having a bore extending therethrough, b. a spindle rotatably mounted in the bore and extending therefrom, c. a first anti-friction bearing at one end of the spindle between the spindle and the bore, the bearing having an outer race fixed in the bore, an inner race fixed on the spindle, and rolling elements therebetween, d. a second anti-friction bearing at the other end of the spindle between the spindle and the bore, the bearing having an outer race, an inner race, and rolling elements therebetween, e. a sleeve mounted in the bore for sliding movement in the axial direction, the outer race of the second anti-friction bearing being fixed in the sleeve and the corresponding inner race being fixed to the spindle, and f. two axially-spaced rows of rolling elements residing between the sleeve and the bore to allow the said sliding movement, each row consisting of a plurality of rolling elements in the form of barrel-shaped rollers, the axis of each roller being tangential to a circle concentric with the spindle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A toolhead as recited in claim 1, wherein a retainer is located between the bore and the outer surface of the sleeve to hold the rollers in place, the retainer consisting of a thin-walled tube having generally rectangular perforations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A toolhead as recited in claim 2, wherein the generatrices of the surface of each roller is an arc of a circle, the radius of curvature being substantially less than that of the bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A toolhead as recited in claim 3, wherein the retainer consists of a central tubular member whose ends are provided with notches and of two end rings that are fastened over the ends of the central tubular members, the notches and the rings defining the said apertures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A toolhead as recited in claim 4, wherein the notch consists of two parallel side surfaces extending axially inwardly from the end of the tubular member and a bottom surface joining the side surfaces, the bottom surface having substantially the same shape as the surface of a roller.
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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) | 1979-03-23 | 1979-09-22 | 1980-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-23 | 1983-09-22 | 1984-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-23 | 1987-09-22 | 1988-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |