Patent ID: 6135696
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: B23Q

Abstract:
A machine tool center, comprising:at least one machine tool each having a casing and a working area for processing workpieces and accessible through an operator door;a loading/unloading station for the workpieces;a loader space which is arranged within the casing and below the working area of the respective machine tool, said loader space being connected to the working area by a loading opening, the loading opening comprising a cover which is opened to change a workpiece; anda loading device for transporting the workpieces between the loading/unloading station and the respective machine tool and for changing the workpieces at the respective machine tool, said loading device being arranged within the loader space;wherein the loading device is arranged in front of a respective machine stand which supports a workpiece table arranged in the respective working area, the workpieces are clamped in workpiece holders which are fitted in fixture holders located in the respective working area of the respective machine tool, and the loading/unloading station comprises a clamping station in which the workpieces are exchanged in the workpiece holders.