Patent ID: 10875104

Abstract:
A chuck for supporting rotationally symmetrical workpieces to be machined, comprising a chuck body having at least three guideways worked into its end face running in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the chuck, at least three clamping jaws inserted individually into each of the guideways in a movable arrangement, and a driving means in a driving connection with the clamping jaws directly or via intermediate elements, with each of the clamping jaws of the chuck being adjustable during machining using driving means configured as an electric motor, with each clamping jaw having an electric motor arranged inside the chuck body, and when the chuck is stationary, the electric motors are electrically connected to a power source by means of a plug-and-socket connection and electrical cables, and/or when the chuck is rotating or at a standstill each electric motor is connected to the power source via an induction device.