Patent ID: 6977037
Filing Date: 2005-12-20
Classification: B23Q,Y02P

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use in a coolant reclaiming system to collect and return coolant to a coolant delivery system used in cutting machines, comprising: a body that is hollow and generally cylindrically shaped, said body of an inner diameter, an outer diameter and having a first end, a second end and a side-wall, the side-wall having an inner surface and an outer surface; a shoulder, said shoulder integrally formed with the inner surface of the side-wall at a spaced distance from the first end, said shoulder having a first shoulder diameter and a second shoulder diameter; a bottom connected to the inner surface of the side-wall between the first and second ends of said body towards the first end thereof; a drain line connected to a drain port formed through the side-wall; wherein the first and second ends are open and the first end for receiving a barrel of an exterior diameter that is greater then second shoulder diameter of said shoulder and said shoulder for supporting the barrel thereon; and further wherein the first shoulder diameter of said shoulder is slightly greater then the exterior diameter of the barrel so as to provide a tight tolerance between the inner surface of the side-wall and the outer surface of the barrel so a bottom edge of the barrel contacts the inner surface of the side-wall when the barrel begins to tip, thereby preventing the barrel from tipping over.