AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER FOR A MACHINING APPARATUS

摘要

Disclosed is an improved automatic tool changer for use in a machining apparatus. The automatic tool changer is designed to cooperate with adapters (31) each carrying a tool (C) to be changed. The automatic tool changer comprises a bifurcated carrier plate (15) and means to traverse the carrier plate between a tool storage position and the spindle of the machining apparatus. The upper tool-feeding arm of the plate (15) has two support rods suspended therefrom and means to detachably hold an adapter on the vertical support rods, and the lower tool-withdrawing arm of the carrier has two upstanding support rods.