Patent ID: 7731644
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: B23Q,H04W,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device positioned for loading and unloading a machine tool with tools, the tools being stored in a tool store, the device comprising: a manipulation device having portions that are movable along multiple axes for transporting the tools to a transfer position on the machine tool or in the machine tool, and, after use in the machine tool, for removing the tools from the machine tool, the manipulation device including a gripper device for receiving the tools, a guide element, and a displacement arm which is mounted on the guide element and movable relative thereto in a first movement direction, the gripper device being mounted on and displaceable along the displacement arm in said first movement direction, and wherein the displacement arm is displaceable by a drive medium and comprises a first traction medium guided over a first set of deflection rolls, and a toothed rack which engages by meshing with a driven gearwheel mounted on the guide element.