Patent ID: 6675549
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: B23Q,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
A processing machine installation, comprising:a processing machine having a tool for machining a workpiece, heat-generating portions and non-heat-generating portions; a first cover for defining a air conditioned processing machine room around the processing machine, the first cover including interior and exterior walls disposed apart from each other to define a space therebetween; a first air injector including a plurality of air outlets, provided in the interior wall of the first cover, for directing air to the respective portions of the processing machine, the air outlet being distributed depending on the amount of heat generated in the respective portions of the processing machine so that the air flow through the air outlet portions are adjusted to substantially level the temperature of the respective portions of the processing machine; an air conditioner for controlling at least one of the temperature and flow rate of the air supplied to the air injector on the basis of the air temperature in the air conditioned processing machine room; the space defined between the interior and exterior walls fluidly connecting the first air injector and the air conditioner to allow the air to flow from the air conditioner into the air conditioned processing machine room through the air injector; and the air temperature in the air conditioned processing machine room being controlled to a desired temperature.