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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 1989
Filed:
Jun. 14, 1988
Rudolf Schneider, Reinach, CH;
Erowa AG, Reinach, CH;
Abstract
The invention refers to a tool or workpiece storing magazine incorporating a tool- or workpiece-change apparatus adapted to remove a tool or a workpiece from the magazine and to transport the it into a machining apparatus, and to remove a tool or workpiece from the machining apparatus and to transport it back to the storing magazine, respectively. The system comprises a plurality of essentially disc-shaped tool or workpiece supporting members rotatably and coaxially arranged with reference to a first axis of rotation which receive and support a plurality of tools or workpieces along the periphery thereof. A transport arm is pivotally mounted on a second axis of rotation and longitudinally displaceable along said second axis located in a certain distance from said first axis of rotation. The transport arm is adjustable with reference to its length and includes a gripping member mounted on its free end. The transport arm further includes a turning knuckle, the axis thereof extending in an angle of 45.degree. with reference to the length adjustment direction of the transport arm, and a transport arm element, one end thereof being connected to said turning knuckle and the other end thereof bearing said gripping means, whereby the transport arm element means is generally L- or arc-shaped.