Ronnie James Kidder
Engineering in Scott, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0012486
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
Mr Ronnie James Kidder, Scott, LA 70583
Professional information
Quick Change Tooling System For Machine Tools
US Patent:
6789299, Sep 14, 2004
Filed:
Nov 19, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/300322
Inventors:
Ronnie J. Kidder - Scott LA 70583
International Classification:
B23B 2934
US Classification:
29 39, 82159, 82160
Abstract:
A versatile quick change tooling system for internally and externally mounted machine tools which provides components adaptable to a system which is easy to maintain since it has no moving parts. The system would allow for universal adaptation of both internal and external tools on a machine turret and would include a turret having a face portion for mounting tools thereon; a plurality of receivers adjustable to centerline engaged either to the face portion or the perimeter portion of the turret; a tapered bore formed into each of the receivers; a tool holder, with a tool secured to a first end, and having a second end being a tapered shank to be positioned within the tapered bore of each of the receivers; a retainer secured to the tapered shank to secure each tool holder to each receiver; and allowing each of the tool holders mounted to the receivers to be easily removed by unsecuring the retainer from the tapered shank, and replacing the tool holder with a new tool holder and tool secured thereupon. A stop clamp would be included to orient the tool radially and is attached to the tool holder. A stop block is attached to the receiver and engages the stop clamp for proper alignment of the tool.