Machine tools
CA 1252275 A · Owner: Bae Systems Plc · Inventors: Bayes, Michael G.; Coulthard, Walter
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Machine Tools, A tool handling system for tools 5 of the type having a machining portion and a common base portion 9 (e.g. an international taper) for being engaged by the drive spindle of a workhead said, system being adapted for storing said tools and for moving a selected tool to a transfer station, the system including tool storage means comprising a close-packed generally planar array of tool store locations 13, each adapted to receive the base portion of a tool with its machining portion directed upwardly and tool selector means for moving over said tool storage means and for gripping a selected tool and moving it vertically out of its location thence to a transfer, station.
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- Granted April 11, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 11, 2006.
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