CLASS 483, TOOL CHANGING |
1 | PROCESS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Method including transferring an implement to or from the support means or the storage means. | |
2 | WITH SAFETY MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus including means to protect a human operator from accidental injury. | |
3 | . Guard: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Apparatus wherein the means to protect comprises a shield or barrier. | |
4 | WITH MEANS TO REGULATE OPERATION BY MEANS OF REPLACEABLE INFORMATION SUPPLY (E.G., TEMPLET, TAPE, CARD, ETC.): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising means to control the performance of
the apparatus from an externally exchangeable algorithm.
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5 | . Replaceable information comprising tool location: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Apparatus wherein the algorithm comprises address data for
the particular position of the implement in the storage means.
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6 | .. Including determining optimum tool access path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Apparatus wherein the algorithm comprises instructions enabling
the control means to decide the most desirable route between the transfer
means and the address of the particular implement in the storage
means.
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7 | WITH CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising means to regulate the performance of the apparatus or implement and a detector for monitoring the apparatus or implement performance which influences the means to regulate subsequently to detecting a predetermined state or level of the apparatus or implement performance. | |
8 | . Responsive to tool identifying information: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Apparatus wherein the detector monitors means which distinguish
the implement.
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9 | .. Identifying information on tool or tool holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Apparatus wherein the implement, a portion thereof, or member,
e.g., an adapter, permanently attached thereto comprises the means which
distinguish.
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10 | . Responsive to tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Apparatus wherein the detector monitors the implement or
the condition thereof.
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11 | .. Including means to monitor and control, i.e., adaptive machining: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Apparatus including means to detect a condition of the implement
and to regulate the operation for optimum performance in response thereto,
e.g., feedback control.
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12 | WITH SIGNAL OR INDICATOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising means for alerting a human operator
of an existing or pending condition or state of the apparatus, e.g.,
an alarm, gage, warning light, etc.
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13 | WITH MEANS TO CONDITION OR ADJUST TOOL OR TOOL SUPPORT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising means to treat the implement or the
support means, or means for relatively varying the position of the
implement on or within the support means.
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14 | WITH MEANS TO TRANSFER WORK: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus combined with means to move the workpiece to or
from a workpiece support or storage means.
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15 | . Plural machine tools, e.g., flexible manufacturing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Apparatus comprising more than one implement support means,
each mounted in a distinct device which recognizes both the implement and
the workpiece and which brings them into operative engagement (i.e., "machine
tool").
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16 | INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising a device, or a portion thereof, which
includes structure for recognizing both the implement and the workpiece
and which brings them into operative engagement, i.e., "machine
tool".
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17 | . Rotating work machine tool (e.g. screw machine, lathe, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Apparatus wherein the machine tool is intended to turn the
workpiece about an axis while in operative engagement with the implement.
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18 | .. Tool support comprises rotary spindle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Apparatus comprising a means for support which turns the
implement about an axis while in operative engagement with the workpiece.
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19 | .. Tool having specific mounting or work treating feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Apparatus comprising an implement or portion thereof having
(a) a detailed provision for attachment to a holder or (b) structurally
limited to performing a particular function with respect to the
workpiece.
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20 | ... Workpiece holder (e.g., chuck or chuck jaw, collet, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Apparatus wherein the implement consists of a means for
attaching a workpiece to the machine tool.
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21 | ... Turning tool insert changer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Apparatus wherein the implement consists essentially of
a replaceably mounted cutting edge portion intended to be mounted
in a nonrotary tool holder and intended to remove material from
a turning workpiece during operative engagement therewith.
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22 | .. Tool changer between tool support and matrix: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Apparatus comprising implement support and storage means, and wherein the transfer means is distinct from the support and storage means and moves the implement to the support means from the storage means or to the storage means from the support means. | |
23 | ... Plural matrices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Apparatus comprising more than one storage means. | |
24 | ... Tool support comprises turret: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Apparatus wherein the means for support comprises a rigid body that simultaneously supports plural implements and is selectively indexable to present one for operative engagement with the workpiece. | |
25 | .... Linearly movable tool changer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Apparatus wherein the implement is transferred along a straight line. | |
26 | ... Linearly movable tool changer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Apparatus wherein the implement is transferred along a straight line. | |
27 | .. Direct tool exchange between tool support and matrix: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Apparatus including (a) means to support the implement in operative position combined with a storage means that comprises the transfer means; or (b) storage means for the implement combined with an operative support that comprises the transfer means. | |
28 | . Reciprocating tool machine tool (e.g., broaching machine, shaping machine, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Apparatus wherein the machine tool brings the implement
and workpiece together in operative engagement in repetitive linear
strokes.
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29 | .. Including matrix: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Apparatus having means for storing an implement. | |
30 | . Rotary spindle machine tool (e.g., milling machine, boring machine, grinding machine, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Apparatus wherein the means for supporting the implement
turns about an axis simultaneously with supporting the implement
in operative engagement with the workpiece.
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31 | .. Tool having specific mounting or work treating feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Apparatus comprising an implement or portion thereof having
(a) a detailed provision for attachment to a holder or (b) structurally
limited to performing a particular function with respect to the
workpiece.
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32 | ... Tool head: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Apparatus wherein the implement comprises an input shaft
attachable to a rotary power source on the machine tool, an output
shaft having means for attaching a workpiece modifying implement
thereto, a power transmission means interconnecting the input and
output shafts, and a housing stationarily attachable to the machine
tool for supporting the transmission means and shafts.
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33 | ... Abrading wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Apparatus wherein the implement consists of a circular work
modifying tool having naturally formed cutting edges, adapted to
turn about a central axis while in operative engagement with the
workpiece so as to remove material therefrom, i.e., grinding.
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34 | ... Including means for angularly orienting tool and spindle |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Apparatus wherein the implement and means for support comprise mutually complimentary coupling structure for positive torsional engagement therebetween, and the transfer means or machine tool comprises means for relative rotational positioning of the implement and support means so as to position the mutually complementary coupling structure for engagement. | |
35 | .... Spindle angularly oriented to align with tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Apparatus wherein the machine tool comprises means for turning the support means about its axis to effect the relative rotational positioning. | |
36 | .. Tool changer between spindle and matrix: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Apparatus comprising means for storing and supporting the implement, and wherein the transfer means moves the implement from the storage means to the support means or from the support means to the storage means. | |
37 | ... Plural matrices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Apparatus comprising more than one physically distinct storage means. | |
38 | ... Including tool holder pivotable about axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Apparatus wherein the transfer means comprises means for
gripping the implement rotatably mounted for advancing the implement during
transfer along a circular arc centered about a spaced line, i.e.,
the pivot axis.
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39 | .... Plural tool holders pivotable about a common axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Apparatus wherein the transfer means comprises more than one implement gripping means rotatably mounted for simultaneously advancing more than one implement during transfer along circular arcs centered about the pivot axis. | |
40 | ..... Including intermediate tool changer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus comprising a second transfer means arranged to
transfer the implement to or from the transfer means or storage
means.
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41 | ...... Intermediate tool changer includes tool holder pivotable about axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Apparatus wherein the intermediate transfer means comprises means for gripping the implement rotatably mounted for advancing the implement during transfer along a circular arc centered about a spaced line. | |
42 | ..... Tool holders pivotable with respect to each other: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus wherein each gripping means is mounted for relative rotation therebetween. | |
43 | ..... Tool holders pivotable about plural nonparallel axes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus wherein the gripping means are rotatably mounted for advancing the implement during transfer along circular arcs centered about more than one angularly offset pivot axis. | |
44 | ..... Linearly moveable tool holders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Apparatus wherein the transfer means comprises means for advancing the gripping means along a straight line. | |
45 | ...... Extensible tool holders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Apparatus wherein the means for advancing the gripping means along a straight line comprises means for radially translating the gripping means with respect to the pivot axis. | |
46 | ...... Translatable axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Apparatus wherein the means for advancing the gripping means along a straight line comprises means for laterally translating the pivot axis. | |
47 | .... Distinct tool changer for each tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Apparatus comprising a separate transfer means for every implement in the storage means. | |
48 | .... Including intermediate tool changer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Apparatus comprising a second transfer means to transfer
the implement to or from the transfer means or storage means.
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49 | .... Linearly movable tool holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Apparatus wherein the transfer means comprises means for advancing the gripping means along a straight line. | |
50 | .... Tool holder pivotable about plural nonparallel axes: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Apparatus wherein the gripping means is rotatably mounted for advancing the implement during transfer along circular arcs centered about more than one angularly offset pivot axis. | |
51 | ... Including linearly translatable tool holder (e.g., shuttle, ram, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Apparatus wherein the transfer means comprises means for
gripping the implement mounted for advancing the implement during transfer
along a straight line.
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52 | .... Plural tool holders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Apparatus wherein the transfer means comprises more than one gripping means for simultaneously advancing more than one implement during transfer. | |
53 | .... Orthogonally translatable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Apparatus wherein the gripping means is mounted for advancing the implement during transfer along perpendicular straight lines. | |
54 | .. Direct tool exchange between spindle and matrix: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Apparatus comprising a support means and a storage means and wherein the support means or the storage means comprises the transfer means. | |
55 | ... Spindle comprises tool changer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus wherein the support means comprises the transfer means. | |
56 | .... Matrix indexes selected tool to transfer position: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Apparatus comprising means to orient the storage means so
as to present an implement selected for transfer to a location accessible
to the transfer means.
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57 | ... Including means to project tool from matrix: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus wherein the storage means comprises means for
extending an implement selected for transfer away from the storage means.
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58 | TOOL TRANSFER TO OR FROM MATRIX: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising a storage means, and wherein the transfer
means advances the implement thereto or removes it therefrom.
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59 | . Matrix including means to latch tool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Apparatus wherein the storage means comprises means to secure the implement thereto. | |
60 | . Matrix including means to project tool for transfer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Apparatus wherein the storage means comprises means for
extending the implement to be removed therefrom away from the storage means.
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61 | .. Rectilinear: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Apparatus wherein the extending means translates the implement away from the storage means along a straight line. | |
62 | .. Pivoting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Apparatus wherein the extending means rotates the implement away from the storage means along a circular arc. | |
63 | . Plural matrices: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Apparatus comprising more than one storage means.
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64 | .. Including tool replenishing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Apparatus wherein transfer means transfers the implement directly from one storage means to another. | |
65 | . Including tool pot or adapter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Apparatus wherein the storage means comprises an individual detachable receptacle for an implement stored therein, or means for fitting thereto an implement of different type, shape, or size than originally intended. | |
66 | . Indexing matrix: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Apparatus comprising means to orient the storage means so
as to present the implement for transfer to a location accessible
to the transfer means.
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67 | .. Rotary disc: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus wherein the storage means comprises a cylindrical
implement carrier of generally short axial extent mounted for turning about
a central axis.
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68 | .. Chain or belt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Apparatus wherein the storage means comprises an endless
linked or flexible implement carrier.
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69 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus not elsewhere provided for above. | |
900 | GRIPPING PORTION ENGAGES TOOL SIMULTANEOUS WITH TOOL ROTATING IN SPINDLE: |
A collection of art wherein the transfer means is adapted for engaging the implement while the implements is mounted to a spinning tool support. | |
901 | ROBOT END EFFECTORS: |
A collection of art disclosing an implement or support means
specially adapted for use by a robot.
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902 | TOOL GRIPPERS: |
A collection of art wherein a means for temporarily securing
the implement to the transfer means during transfer has particular
significance.
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