Patent ID: 6176656
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: B23Q,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A machine tool comprising:a spindle stock;a worktable provided in front of the spindle stock to support workpieces thereon and capable of up-down movement and swivelling movement about a vertically extending center axis; andsplash guard means for spatially dividing the worktable into a machining region disposed in proximity to the spindle stock and a mounting region positioned distal to the spindle stock, wherein said splash guard means includes a rotary guard rigidly attached to the worktable for movement as a unit with the worktable, a stationary guard provided above the rotary guard and a sealing slider elevationally movably held by the stationary guard and a pivotal connection, generally aligned with said central axis, between said sealing slider and said rotary guard, said sealing slider remaining in pivotal engagement with the rotary guard so that the slider can be subjected to up-down movement together with the rotary guard, while allowing the swivelling movement of the worktable and the rotary guard independently of the slider.