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US4317577A
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Rotary expandable tool with hydraulic internal intensifier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-19
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Granted: 1982-03-02
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Expires: 2000-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A relatively high fluid pressure actuated rotary arbor or chuck having internal pressure intensifying differential pistons for converting relatively low pressure from an outside supply through a relatively low pressure non-rotating coupling connection. A dual inlet in the non-rotating coupling and associated passages to the larger piston provide for air or hydraulic piston retraction as well as actuation of the intensifying piston.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon N. Cameron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:42
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B31/00; B23B31/02; B23B31/24; B23B31/30; B23B31/305; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/10; Y10T279/1004; Y10T279/1021; Y10T279/1024; Y10T279/12; Y10T279/1241; Y10T279/1249; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17411; Y10T279/17418; Y10T279/17435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A rotary clamping tool having internal hydraulic pressure actuated means involving relatively high pressure requirements during rotation, a rotatable union connecting means for supplying relatively low pressure hydraulic fluid from a non-rotating outside source to said tool during its rotation means providing fluid communication between said pressure actuated means and said connecting means for initially admitting said low pressure hydraulic fluid to said pressure actuated means, and intensifying means within said tool operable during its rotation for subsequently closing off said communication means and converting said relatively low to said relatively high hydraulic pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A rotary clamping tool having internal hydraulic pressure actuated means involving relatively high pressure requirements during rotation, a rotatable union connecting means for supplying relatively low pressure hydraulic fluid from a non-rotating outside source to said tool during its rotation means providing fluid communication between said pressure actuated means and said connecting means for initially admitting said low pressure hydraulic fluid to said pressure actuated means, and intensifying means within said tool operable during its rotation for subsequently closing off said communication means and converting said relatively low to said relatively high hydraulic pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A rotary tool as set forth in claim 1 wherein said intensifying means includes differential area piston means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rotary tool as set forth in claim 2 wherein the ratio of differential area of said piston means is in the order of 10:1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A rotary tool as set forth in any of the preceding claims wherein said hydraulic pressure actuated means includes means to retain a workpiece for processing operations applied during rotation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A rotary tool as set forth in claim 4 including hydraulic pressure radially actuated sleeve means for engaging and retaining said workpiece against torsional forces applied thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rotary tool as set forth in claim 5 wherein said sleeve means is selected to facilitate radial actuation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A rotary tool as set forth in claim 4 including air pressure actuated means for restoring said piston means to release position opening said communication means upon release of said actuating hydraulic pressure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A rotary tool as set forth in claim 7 wherein a separate non-rotating means is provided for supplying air and hydraulic pressure respectively from an outside source.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-03-01 | 1985-08-31 | 1986-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-01 | 1989-08-31 | 1990-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-01 | 1993-08-31 | 1994-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |