Patent ID: 6640404
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
An indexing tool turret assembly for a machine tool, comprising:a tool turret assembly rotatably supported on the machine tool, said tool turret assembly including at least one of a stationary tool assembly and a live tool assembly supported thereon; an indexing assembly for selectively rotating said tool turret assembly to a desired location, wherein said indexing assembly includes a locking assembly to prevent rotation of said tool turret assembly during operation of said at least one of a stationary tool assembly and a live tool assembly, said locking assembly including a rotating portion and a fixed portion, said rotating and fixed portions having respective teeth, said locking assembly further including a moveable coupling member that engages the teeth of said rotating and fixed portions to lock the position of the turret assembly and that disengages the teeth to enable indexing of the turret assembly; a control assembly for controlling the operation of said indexing assembly; and a fluid bearing assembly for selectively separating said tool turret assembly from said locking assembly while said indexing assembly selectively rotates said tool turret assembly to a desired location.