Patent ID: 6243019
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
A sensing device for detecting the presence of a part along an axis in a machine tool, the device comprising:a support structure configured to oppose inward movement of the part into the machine tool along the axis;a first detection member mounted for reciprocating movement relative to the support structure between an outward, first position and an inward, second position, the first detection member biased toward said first position;a motion detection device connected to the first detection member and operable to detect motion of the first detection member and generate a first signal in response to the first detection member being moved by the part to said second position; anda wireless transmitter mounted to said support structure and electrically connected to the motion detection device, said wireless transmitter operable to transmit a second signal in response to said first signal for indicating the presence of the part in the machine tool.