Machining center with interchangeable magazine tool storage means

Claim 2

A machine tool, comprising: a. a machine frame having a central vertical axis; b. a headstock, said headstock having a work spindle mounted in a horizontal axis; c. means for moving said headstock vertically on said machine frame; d. a turntable mounted on said machine frame adapted to be rotatable about said vertical axis and locked in a predetermined position; e. a magazine for storing toolholders, said magazine adapted to rotate about said vertical axis on said turntable, said magazine including:

Claim 3

two circular magazine discs having horizontal axes mounted on said turntable, said magazine discs being provided a plurality of tool storage means mounted on the circumference of said magazine discs; 2. the first one of said tool storage magazine discs being in a standby position adjacent said spindle means for performing an automatic tool change; 3. a first motor means for rotating said first one of said tool storage magazine discs; 4. a second ond of said tool storage magazine discs being in a fitting position outside the machine working space; 5. a second motor means for rotating said second magazine disc in said fitting position; f. means for moving said magazine disc in an axial direction, said moving means including: 1. guide means parallel to the horizontal axis of said magazine disc; and 2. a geared motor means for moving said magazine disc in said standby position horizontally in said guide means.

Claim 4

two circular magazine discs having horizontal axes mounted on said turntable, said magazine discs being provided a plurality of tool storage means mounted on the circumference of said magazine discs; 2. the first one of said tool storage magazine discs being in a standby position adjacent said spindle means for performing an automatic tool change; 3. a first motor means for rotating said first one of said tool storage magazine discs; 4. a second ond of said tool storage magazine discs being in a fitting position outside the machine working space; 5. a second motor means for rotating said second magazine disc in said fitting position; f. means for moving said magazine disc in an axial direction, said moving means including: 1. guide means parallel to the horizontal axis of said magazine disc; and 2. a geared motor means for moving said magazine disc in said standby position horizontally in said guide means.

Claim 5

A machine tool as defined in claim 19 further comprising; means for moving said magazine disc into a defined axial position, said means comprises a guide surface and guide rollers arranged to cooperate with said guide surfaces.