US4344221A
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Machine tool with portable tool receiving carriage
Assignee: Jobs SpA
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Filing: 1980-07-03
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Granted: 1982-08-17
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Expires: 2000-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A tool feeder for transferring a tool to a tool receiving device includes a base plate fixedly mounted adjacent to the receiving device and a carriage mounted on the base plate for selective alignment with the receiving device. The carriage is coupled and positionable relative to the base plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Giacomo Pagani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:29
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/1552; B23Q3/15526; B23Q3/15539; B23Q3/157; B23Q3/15713; B23Q2003/15537; B23Q3/1572; B23Q3/15722; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/13; Y10T483/132; Y10T483/17; Y10T483/1733; Y10T483/1748; Y10T483/1752; Y10T483/1755; Y10T483/18; Y10T483/1873; Y10T483/1882; Y10T82/00; Y10T82/25; Y10T82/2572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for receiving a tool from a tool transferring means comprising a platform mounted adjacent to the transferring means, a portable tool magazine carriage mounted on said platform for alignment with the platform, means for movably coupling said carriage to said platform, and means for movably positioning said carriage relative to said platform, and wherein said carriage comprises a base member, a column vertically mounted to said base member, and a plurality of tool discs horizontally connected to said column in a vertically spaced and aligned relationship; and wherein said coupling means comprises alongated counterguides fixed to opposite sides of said platform, guide members depending from said carriage adapted to engage said counterguides, a plate member connected to a lower portion of said column, a sleeve member mounted on said platform for rotation, and a key member connected to said sleeve member adapted to engage said plate member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for receiving a tool from a tool transferring means comprising a platform mounted adjacent to the transferring means, a portable tool magazine carriage mounted on said platform for alignment with the platform, means for movably coupling said carriage to said platform, and means for movably positioning said carriage relative to said platform, and wherein said carriage comprises a base member, a column vertically mounted to said base member, and a plurality of tool discs horizontally connected to said column in a vertically spaced and aligned relationship; and wherein said coupling means comprises alongated counterguides fixed to opposite sides of said platform, guide members depending from said carriage adapted to engage said counterguides, a plate member connected to a lower portion of said column, a sleeve member mounted on said platform for rotation, and a key member connected to said sleeve member adapted to engage said plate member.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
116 words
An apparatus for receiving a tool from a tool transferring means comprising a platform mounted adjacent to the transferring means, a portable tool magazine carriage mounted on said platform for alignment with the platform, means for movably coupling said carriage to said platform, and means for movably positioning said carriage relative to said platform; and wherein said coupling means comprises elongated counterguides fixed to opposite sides of said platform, guide member depending from said base member adapted to engage said counterguides, a plate member connected to a lower portion of said carriage, a sleeve member mounted on said platform for rotation, and a key member connected to said sleeve member adapted to engage said plate member.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
116 words
An apparatus for receiving a tool from a tool transferring means comprising a platform mounted adjacent to the transferring means, a portable tool magazine carriage mounted on said platform for alignment with the platform, means for movably coupling said carriage to said platform, and means for movably positioning said carriage relative to said platform; and wherein said coupling means comprises elongated counterguides fixed to opposite sides of said platform, guide member depending from said base member adapted to engage said counterguides, a plate member connected to a lower portion of said carriage, a sleeve member mounted on said platform for rotation, and a key member connected to said sleeve member adapted to engage said plate member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A tool feeder as set forth in claim 1 or 2, further comprising sensing means connected to said base plate for locating said carriage, and trip means, connected to said carriage, operable to trip said sensing means responsive to the position of said carriage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tool feeder as set forth in claim 1 further comprising means for rotatably driving said sleeve and means for sensing and decoding the angular position of said column whereby the decoding of said tool holder discs angular position becomes possible.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-08-16 | 1986-02-15 | 1986-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-16 | 1990-02-15 | 1990-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-16 | 1994-02-15 | 1994-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |