TOOL EXCHANGING APPARATUS

摘要

Tool exchanging apparatus for a machine tool having a plurality of processing spindles which have quick-change adapters for the tool holders which are insertable in a tool carrier, so that with a simple mechanical design the cost of the automatic coupling on the processing spindles is reduced. The tool holders charged with the tools should be slidable through apertures of the tool carrier in the exchange direction and at least in their decoupling or coupling positions should be held in the apertures so that a movement contrary to the exchange direction is prevented, and at least for the tool holders carrying the new tools, the carrier lugs thereof should be retractable over a limited path contrary to the exchange direction and against the force of a spring, a device being provided for preventing rotation of the tool holder.