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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 23, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Alexander H. Slocum, Bow, NH (US);
Kevin Wasson, Dunborton, NH (US);
Assignee:
AESOP, Inc., Concord, NH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23B 3/102 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B23B 3/102 ;
Abstract
A damped tool holder system having, in combination, a longitudinally extending cylindrical tool provided with a forward outer cutting or operating end and a rearward inner end which is to be held within a tool holder; a coaxial tool holder receiving the inner end of the tool; a rigid mechanical support connection between the tool and the tool holder at a first region thereof; and a second annular support connection between the tool and the tool holder at a second region thereof spaced from but adjacent the first region and effected by a vibration damping annular film structure disposed therebetween at said second region.