摘要 |
A tap holder for detachably securing a tool to a machine tool including a main portion having a shank which is to be secured to a main shaft of the machine tool, a quick change portion having a float shaft which is inserted into a hole formed in the main portion and a quick change mechanism including a clamp collar, a first coiled spring for pressing the clamp collar toward the main portion, steel balls arranged in holes formed in the float shaft, a supporting ring slidably inserted into the float shaft and a second coiled spring for pressing the supporting ring toward a tool, and a tool supporting portion including a driven shaft whose rear end has a recess formed therein and is inserted into the float shaft and a torque control mechanism. By moving the clamp collar toward the main portion against the resilient force of the first coiled spring, the engagement between the steel balls and the recess of the driven shaft is released and the tool holding portion is removed from the quick change portion.
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