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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2002
Akira Watanabe, Ritto, JP;
Tetsuo Ichikizaki, Hiroshima, JP;
Keiji Mizuta, Hiroshima, JP;
Kenji Hamanaka, Ritto, JP;
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A spindle apparatus of a machine tool comprises a main spindle rotatably supported in a housing via bearings. A helium circulation system is provided for introducing helium, lower in density and fluid pressure than air, through a helium supply port into a gap on the outer periphery of the main spindle within the housing, and for discharging helium to the outside through a helium discharge port. The main spindle is rotated in an atmosphere of the helium. The spindle apparatus is simple in structure, but can minimize the power loss of the main spindle and reduce the motor power, and also gives a cooling effect.