Patent ID: 7695223
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: B23B,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A machine tool shank for releasably mounting a machine tool cutter or other machine tool accessory to the spindle of an associated machine tool, wherein the machine tool shank includes a first portion of an electrical link comprising at least one electrical contact, the first portion of the electrical link being co-operable with a second portion of an electrical link provided at the spindle of an associated machine tool that comprises at least one complementary electrical contact, and when the machine tool shank is mounted to the spindle of an associated machine tool, the at least one electrical contact of the first portion of the electrical link provides a physical conductive contact with the at least one complementary electrical contact of the second portion of the electrical link and the machine tool shank is supplied with electrical power via the at least one electrical contact of the first portion of the electrical link.