REST Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: machine tool manufacture, namely basing of blanks in metal cutting machine tools at working articles with surfaces of revolution. SUBSTANCE: rest includes housing with multistep self-aligning supports and unit for compensating weight of article. Each step of supports includes elastic articulation joints and rockers arranged on ends of elastic joints with possibility of rocking motion. Each elastic joint is in the form of bridge between rockers of previous and next steps. Housing and multistep supports may be in the form of single monolithic member and also in the form of separate assemblies or parts. EFFECT: improved design providing enhanced reliability and accuracy of rest. 7 cl, 4 dwg