Patent ID: 7153069
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A self contained, toolless quick change tool holder for cutter inserts on machine tools, the quick change tool holder comprising: a housing having a seat portion which is adapted to receive and conform to the shape of a cutter insert, a pivoting arm mounted in a pivoting arm slot in the insert housing, the pivoting arm rotating about a pivot in the insert housing, the pivoting arm having a clamp portion extending from the pivot to a position over the seat portion, the clamp portion adapted to engage a cutter insert, the pivoting arm having an arm extending from the pivot opposite the clamp portion, and a cam, the arm having a distal end engaging the cam, the cam having a clamp position which forces the clamp portion of the pivoting arm to engage a cutter insert, the cam having a release position which forces the clamp portion to disengage from a cutter insert to allow removal and replacement of same, the cam being manually movable between the release position and the clamp position without the use of tools.