MANUAL TOOL CHANGING APPARATUS

摘要

A manually operated apparatus (35) for removal and insertion of a tool holder (20) to and from a tool pocket (12) of a magazine (10) includes two components - a multi-function insertion/removal tool (37), and a pivot bracket (38). The tool generally comprises an elongated bar (45) having a holder removal element (40) at one end (47) and an insertion element (50, 48) at the other end (61). The removal element can constitute a known pry tool having a fork portion (41) insertion between the rim (13) of the pocket and the underside of the circumferential flange (23) of the holder. The insertion element of the multi-function tool comprises a pivot block (48) and a pressure plate (50). The pivot block includes a pivot pin (52) projecting therefrom for pivoting engagement within a channel (56) defined in the bracket which is mounted to the housing (17) of the magazine at a manually accessible location with the open end of the channel facing away from the pocket.