Patent ID: 6679369
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A machine tool comprising:a pallet changer including a changer body disposed in front of a machine body for automatically changing a preceding-process pallet loaded with a machined workpiece thereon with a next-process pallet loaded with an unmachined workpiece thereon, wherein a working space is provided between said machine body and said pallet changer, said pallet changer including a relay changer mechanism for advancing and retreating at least one of the preceding-process pallet and the next-process pallet between the machine-side changing position and a relay changing position; and a cover surrounding said pallet changer and extending toward and contacting said machine body, said cover including access means for accessing a working space so that an operator can enter the working space through said access means to perform maintenance on said machine tool.