US Patent: 5,556,242 - Space Frame for a Machine Tool


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US Patent: 5,556,242

Space Frame for a Machine Tool

Patentees:

Paul C. Sheldon (exact or similar names) - Mequon, Ozaukee County, WI

Edward E. Kirkham (exact or similar names) - Brookfield, Waukesha County, WI

USPTO Classifications:

408/234, 409/132, 409/201, 409/211, 409/235, 901/23

Tool Categories:

metalworking machines : metalworking machine mechanisms : workpiece changers and storage mechanisms

Assignees:

Giddings & Lewis, Inc. - Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac County, WI

Manufacturer:

Not known to have been produced

Witnesses:

Unknown

Patent Dates:
Applied:	Jun. 17, 1994
Granted:	Sep. 17, 1996

Patent Pictures:

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Description:

Abstract:

A space frame system for use with a machine, such as a machine tool, is disclosed. The system as used with a machine tool includes a base and a machine component, such as a workpiece support, mounted to the base. A first space frame is mounted solely to the workpiece support. A second and separate space frame is connected to the first space frame by a plurality of extensible legs. Another machine component, such as a tool holder, is rigidly mounted to the second space frame for cooperation with a workpiece mounted on the workpiece support. Thus, as the extensible legs are independently controlled, the tool holder is moved along a desired path with respect to the workpiece support to perform various cutting operations on the workpiece.