Patent ID: 6149562
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B23Q,B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for removal and insertion of a tool holder relative to a tool pocket supported within a housing of a machining center, in which the tool holder defines a circumferential flange disposed adjacent the tool pocket when the tool holder is mounted therein, said apparatus comprising:a removal/insertion tool including;an elongated bar having opposite ends;a pry member attached at one end of said elongated bar, said pry member configured for placement between the flange of the tool holder and the tool pocket when the tool holder is mounted therein, whereby said elongated bar is manually manipulable to cause said pry member to separate the tool holder from the tool pocket;a pressure member attached at an opposite end of said elongated bar, said pressure member sized to apply a force to the circumferential flange of the tool holder; anda pivot pin extending from said elongated bar between said pressure member and said one end of said elongated bar; anda pivot bracket defining a pivot channel configured to removably receive said pivot pin therein, wherein said pivot bracket is sized for mounting to the housing of the machining center such that said pressure member contacts the circumferential flange of the tool holder when the pivot pin is disposed within said pivot channel, whereby said pivot pin and pivot bracket define a fulcrum about which said elongated bar can be manually pivoted to apply a force from said pressure member to the circumferential flange of the tool holder.