| 摘要 |
An automatic tool changer for use in a machine tool includes a chain (1) having a plurality of tool pots (2), a plurality of tool holders (H) set in the tool pots (2) in a fixed address manner so that the tool holders (H) are returned to their original tool pots (2) after used, a spindle (39) for rotating a selecterd one of the tool holders (H), a transfer pot (16) placed between the chain (1) and the spindle (39) for holding the selected one of the tool holders before and after it is used at the spindle (39), a first changer (110) placed between the chain (1) and the transfer pot (16) for exchanging one of the tool holders (H) set in the tool pots (2) and the holder (H) held by the transfer pot (16), and a second changer (120) placed between the transfer pot (16) and the spindle (39) for exchanging the tool holder (H) held by the transfer pot (16) and the tool holder (H) set in the spindle (39). |
