Patent ID: 8845242
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A coolant distributor for use with a cutting head of a machine tool that is adapted to be rotated about a rotational axis, the coolant distributor comprising: a generally cylindrical body adapted to be coupled to the cutting head about the rotational axis, the generally cylindrical body having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end being disposed adjacent the cutting head when the generally cylindrical body is coupled to the cutting head; at least one feed passage formed in the generally cylindrical body, the feed passage having a first end disposed proximate the first end of the generally cylindrical body and a second end disposed proximate the second end of the generally cylindrical body; a spherical deflecting element disposed in, and closing the feed passage proximate the second end of the feed passage; and an outflow passage connected to the feed passage and disposed obliquely to the rotational axis.