DEVICE FOR QUICK REMOVAL OF CUTTER FROM CUTTING ZONE Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: machine-tool manufacture. SUBSTANCE: device is designed to determine force of engagement of built-up edge with front surface of tool in case of quick removal of cutter. Device has a body in which tool holder is mounted for turning. Tool holder is kept by spring interacting with tool holder with respect to axis of its attachment. To reduce distortion of cutting zone fixing in case of variation of mechanical properties of material and modes of its working and to control initial pulse during cutter removal, device is provided with tension adjustment assembly coupled to upper end of spring and hinge-mounted on body, with shift adjustment assembly coupled to lower end of spring and with slotted wedge intended for tool-holder release. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency. 1 dwg