Patent ID: 6749495
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A machine tool, comprising a working area, a left side wall, a right side wall, a front wall, a rear wall and a roof covering for closing off said working area, a headstock arranged in said working area and supporting a main spindle, said main spindle being arranged for clamping tools, a device arranged in said working area for clamping work pieces to be machined by said tools, wherein said headstock is movable relative to said device,wherein said roof covering comprises a first bellow which is movable both with and separated from said headstock between two positions in such a way that in a first position it closes said working area to the top and in a second position it opens the working area to the top, wherein a first console having a drive of its own is provided, which first console is movable to-and-fro between the headstock and a first of said left and right side walls, and wherein the first bellow is fixed to and extends between the first console and the headstock.