Clamping fixture for detachably fixing a tool, in particular a disc

• US 5,022,188 A
• Filed: 06/14/1989
• Issued: 06/11/1991
• Est. Priority Date: 12/24/1986
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
• Original Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
• Inventors: Borst, Erich
• Primary Examiner(s): Rachuba, Maurina
• Application Number:
  US07/372,349
• Time in Patent Office: 727 Days
• Field of Search: 51/168, 51/209 R, 51/206 R, 51/170 R, 51/170 T, 51/170 PT, 83/666, 83/698, 279/1 K, 279/1 R, 279/8, 279/97
• US Class Current: 451/342
• CPC Class Codes: B24B 23/022 Spindle-locking devices, e.g. for mounting or removing the tool
• CPC Class Codes: B24B 45/006 Quick mount and release means for disc-like wheels, e.g. on power tools

Abstract

A clamping fixture for detachably fixing a tool to a driven spindle and comprising a flange for applying a clamping force to the tool and axially displaceable relative the driven spindle and coupled to the driven spindle for transmitting a torque thereto, a supporting element for securing the flange against axial displacement relative to the spindle to prevent the flanges from applying a damping force to the tool, the supporting element comprising an annular nut member displaceably mounted on the spindle adjacent an end of the flange which is remote from the tool, and having a right-hand coarse thread to be screwed onto the threaded portion with an external coarse thread of the spindle, a torsion spring for coupling the annular nut member to the flange, and a locking device for preventing rotation of the annular nut member upon actuation of the locking device.

Claims

1. A clamping fixture for detachably fixing a discs-like tool to a driven spindle having a threaded portion with an external coarse thread, said clamping fixture comprising a flange for applying a clamping force to the tool, said flange being axially displaceable relative to the driven spindle and coupled with the driven spindle in a torque transmitting relationship;

a supporting element for supporting said flange and displaceable relative to said spindle to prevent said flange from applying a clamping force to said tool, said supporting element comprising an annular nut member displaceably mounted on the spindle adjacent an end of said flange which is remote from the tool, and having a coarse thread to be screwed onto the threaded portion with an external coarse thread of the spindle;

a torsion spring for directly coupling said annular nut member with said flange and having opposite ends connected to said annular nut member and said flange, respectively; and

a locking device including a locking member for preventing rotation of said annular nut member upon actuation of said locking device.

2. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, wherein a lead angle of a coarse thread is so selected that it lies in a reliable self-locking range of the coarse thread.

3. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, further comprising an axial bearing located between said flange and said annular nut member.

4. A clamping fixture according to claim 3, wherein said axial bearing is a ball bearing.

5. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, wherein the spindle has a collar, said annular nut member comprising a disc portion axially displaceable and rotatable relative to the spindle, said clamping fixture comprising an axial bearing for supporting said disc portion on the collar of the spindle.

6. A clamping fixture according to claim 5, wherein said bearing is a ball bearing.

7. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, further comprising a slot-and-key connection for coupling said flange to the spindle.

8. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, further comprising stop means for limiting axial displacement of said flange in a direction away from said annular nut member.

9. A clamping fixture according to claim 8, wherein said stop means for limiting axial displacement of said flange comprises a snap ring to be secured to the spindle.

10. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, further comprising stop means to be secured to the spindle for limiting axial displacement of said annular nut member relative to the spindle.

11. A clamping fixture according to claim 10, wherein said stop means for limiting axial displacement of said annular nut member relative to the spindle comprises a collar having an end surface which is opposite to an end surface of said collar facing said annular nut member and which serves as a stop for a ball bearing supporting the spindle in a housing of a power hand tool.

12. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, further comprising a cylindrical protective sleeve extending axially over an area including at least portions of said flange and said annular nut member for covering respective portions of said flange and said annular nut member and an axial intermediate area threrebetween.

13. A clamping fixture according to claim 12, wherein said cylindrical protective sleeve is fixed to one of said flange and said annular nut member and axially overlaps with a clearance a respective portion of the other of said flange and said annular flange member.

14. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, further comprising two sealing rings arranged on an axial side of said annular nut member which is remote from said flange to form a double labyrinth thereat.

15. A clamping fixture according to claim 1, wherein said locking device includes a spring-loaded thrust bolt transversely displaceable in a power tool housing.

16. A clamping fixture according to claim 15, wherein said thrust bolt has an inner end carrying said locking member.

17. A clamping fixture according to claim 16, wherein said annular nut member has a catch opening facing said locking member, said locking member comprising a finger engaging in a positive-locking manner said catch opening upon actuation of said locking device.

18. A clamping fixture according to claim 17, wherein a housing of a power hand tool has a guide for guiding said finger, said finger being secured against rotation.