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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 1980
Filed:
Apr. 25, 1978
Tokiji Shimajiri, Kawasaki, JP;
Hideo Katsube, Hachioji, JP;
Fujitsu Fanuc Limited, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Disclosed is a machine tool which comprises a spindle head, and an automatic tool changing apparatus which comprises a tool release mechanism adapted to be operated by movement of the spindle head in the direction of axis of the spindle and a tool magazine supported in floating manner with respect to the direction of the axis of spindle. When the spindle head is axially moved away from the tool magazine with the tool in the spindle being held by the tool magazine, in order to remove the tool from the spindle the tool is released from engagement with the spindle by a release mechanism, and the tool magazine can be moved together with the spindle head until the tool has been released.