Device for the coupling of attachment chucking jaws to basic jaws of a chuck

• US 4,725,065 A
• Filed: 06/02/1986
• Issued: 02/16/1988
• Est. Priority Date: 06/03/1985
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: SMW Schneider & Weisshaupt GmbH
• Original Assignee: SMW Schneider & Weisshaupt GmbH
• Inventors: Hiestand, Karl
• Primary Examiner(s): Bilinsky, Z. R.
• Application Number:
  US06/870,158
• Time in Patent Office: 624 Days
• Field of Search: 29/568, 279/1 SJ, 279/4, 279/123
• US Class Current: 279/123
• CPC Class Codes: B23B 31/16295 with means preventing the ejection of the jaws
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 279/1986 Jaws
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 279/1993 with means to facilitate jaw removal

Abstract

In a device for the coupling of attachment chucking jaws (31) to basic jaws (11) which are movably guided in a chuck body (2) of a chuck (1), the basic jaws each have an extension (21), projecting in an axial direction, with a collar (23) projecting inwardly and/or outwardly on each extension. A recess (32) is machined into the attachment chucking jaws (31) which recess is provided with an undercut (33) and with a countersurface interacting with a stop surface of the extension (21). A locking member (41) is inserted into each basic jaw for arresting the attachment chucking jaws (31), which locking member is movable axially and introducible into the attachment chucking jaws. The actuation of the locking members is provided by an axially movable control element (42) which is automatically connected mechanically to the locking members (41) via an intermediate member (43) and/or via a deflection member (44). Due to this design the locking action is readily accomplished and monitored.

Claims

1. A chuck with a device for coupling jaws to basic jaws thereof, comprising:

a chuck body having a plurality of radially extending guides and an axial direction and a central axis extending in said axial direction;

a basic jaw mounted for radial motion in each guide, each basic jaw having an axial extension with a radial projection and a stop surface thereon, said basic jaw having a radial contact surface around said extension and an axial hole therein;

an attachment chucking jaw for each basic jaw, said chucking jaw having a recess therein with an axial opening large enough to receive said extension of said basic jaw with its projection, said recess having a radial undercut for accepting said radial projection of said extension for axially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw, said recess having an axial wall against which said stop surface of said basic jaw is engaged for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in one radial direction, said chucking jaw having an axial blind hole aligned with said axial hole of said basic jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw;

a locking member mounted for axial movement in said axial hole of said basic jaw, said locking member having an end which is engageable in said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in an opposite radial direction;

a control element mounted for engagement with said chuck body, said control element comprising a switching ring mounted for movement to said chuck body and concentric with said axis thereof;

interconnection means operatively interconnecting said locking member with said control element for transmitting movement of said control element into axial movement of said locking member into and out of said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw, while permitting radial movement of said basic jaw on said chuck body; and

detent means operatively connected between said control element and said chuck body for holding said control element in a position wherein said locking member is engaged in said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw.

2. A chuck according to claim 1, wherein said switching ring is mounted for axial movement to said chuck body, said detent means comprising a detent recess on one of said control element and chuck body and a spring loaded detent member mounted for radial movement on the other of said control element and chuck body, said detent member being engageable in said detent recess for holding said control element in its position with said locking member in said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw.

3. A chuck according to claim 1, wherein said switching ring is mounted for rotation about said chuck body axis, said detent means comprising a detent recess in one of said control element and chuck body, and a spring loaded detent member mounted for radial movement in the other of said control element and chuck body, said detent member being engageable in said detent recess for holding said control element in its position with said locking member in said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw.

4. A chuck according to claim 3, wherein said interconnection means comprises a bolt rotatably mounted about a substantially radial axis to said basic jaw, said bolt having spaced apart ends, one end of said bolt being operatively connected to said locking member for moving said locking member axially with rotation of said bolt, the opposite end of said bolt being operatively connected to said rotatable switching ring for rotation of said bolt with rotation of said switching ring.

5. A chuck with a device for coupling chucking jaws to basic jaws thereof, comprising:

a chuck body having a plurality of radially extending guides and an axial direction and a central axis extending in said direction;

a basic jaw mounted for radial motion in each guide, each basic jaw having an axial extension with a radial projection and a stop surface thereon, said basic jaw having a radial contact surface around said extension and an axial hole therein;

an attachment chucking jaw for each basic jaw, said chucking jaw having a recess therein with an axial opening large enough to receive said extension of said basic jaw with its projection, said recess having a radial undercut for accepting said radial projection of siad extension for axially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw, said recess having an axial wall against which said stop surface of said basic jaw is engaged for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in one radial direction, said chucking jaw having an axial blind hole aligned with said axial hole of said basic jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw;

a locking member mounted for axial movement in said axial hole of said basic jaw, said locking member having an end which is engageable in said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in an opposite radial direction;

a control element mounted for axial engagement with said chuck body and being concentric around said axis of said chuck body; and

interconnection means operatively interconnecting said locking member with said control element for transmitting movement of said control element into axial movement of said locking member into and out of said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw, while permitting radial movement of said basic jaw on said chuck body, said interconnection means comprising an intermediate member mounted for axial movement to said basic jaw and being operatively connected to said control element for axial movement of said intermediate member with axial movement of said control element independently of radial movement for said basic jaw, said intermediate member being operatively connected to said locking member of axial movement of said locking member with axial movement of said intermediate member.

6. A chuck according to claim 5 including a deflection member movably mounted in said basic jaw and axially extending in said basic jaw, said deflection member having one end operatively connected to said intermediate member and an opposite end operatively connected to said locking member, said ends of said deflection member being spaced radially from each other, and said deflection member being movable to transmit axial movement of said intermediate member into axial movement of said locking member.

7. A chuck according to claim 6, wherein said deflection member comprises a dual arm lever pivotally mounted to said basic jaw, said intermediate and locking members both having recesses therein which face each other, each recess receiving one arm of said dual arm lever for transmitting axial movement from said intermediate member to said locking member with pivotal motion of said lever.

8. A chuck according to claim 6, wherein said deflection member comprises a bolt rotatably mounted about a substantially radial shaft to said basic jaw, said bolt having opposite ends with engagement means engaging said intermediate and locking members respectively for transmitting axial movement of said intermediate member to axial movement of said locking member with rotation of said bolt.

9. A chuck according to claim 6, wherein said deflection member comprises a bolt mounted for radial movement to said basic jaw and having opposite ends with incline surfaces engaging inclined surfaces of said intermediate and locking members respectively for transmitting axial movement of said intermediate member into axial movement of said locking member with radial movement of said bolt.

10. A chuck according to claim 9, wherein said bolt has key hook means at opposite ends thereof which carries said inclined surfaces of said bolt, said intermediate and locking members each having key hook means thereon defining said inclined surfaces of said intermediate and locking members respectively.

11. A chuck with a device for coupling chucking jaws to basic jaws thereof, comprising:

a chuck body having a plurality of radially extending guides and an axial direction;

a basic jaw mounted for radial motion in each guide. each basic jaw having an axial extension with a radial projection and a stop surface thereon, said basic jaw having a radial contact surface around said extension and axial hole therein;

an attachment chucking jaw for each basic jaw, said chucking jaw having a recess therein with an axial opening large enough to receive said extension of said basic jaw with its projection, said recess having a radial undercut for accepting said radial projection of said extension for axially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw, said recess having an axial wall against which said stop surface of said basic jaw is engaged for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in one radial direction, said chucking jaw having an axial blind hole aligned with said axial hole of said basic jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw;

a locking member mounted for axial movement in said axial hole of said basic jaw, said locking member having an end which is engageable in said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in an opposite radial direction;

a control element mounted for engagement with said chuck body; and

interconnection means operatively interconnecting said locking member with said control element for transmitting movement of said control element into axial movement of said locking member into and out of said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw, while permitting radial movement of said basic jaw on said chuck body, said interconnection means including a dual arm lever pivotally mounted to said basic jaw having radially spaced apart opposite ends, said locking member having a radially extending recess for receiving one end of said lever and said opposite end of said lever being operatively connected to said control element for transmitting axial movement of said control element to said locking member, said control element being mounted for axial movement to said chuck body.

12. A chuck with a device for coupling chucking jaws to basic jaws thereof, comprising:

a chuck body having a plurality of radially extending guides and an axial direction;

a basic jaw mounted for radial motion in each guide, each basic jaw having an axial extension with a radial projection and a stop surface thereon, said basic jaw having a radial contact surface around said extension and an axial hole therein;

an attachment chucking jaw for each basic jaw, said chucking jaw having a recess therein with an axial opening large enough to receive said extension of said basic jaw with its projection, said recess having a radial undercut for accepting said radial projection of said extension for axially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw, said recess having an axial wall against which said stop surface of said basic jaw is engaged for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in one radial direction, said chucking jaw having an axial blind hole aligned with said axial hole of said basic jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw;

a locking member mounted for axial movement in said axial hole of said basic jaw, said locking member having an end which is engageable in said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in an opposite radial direction;

a control element mounted for engagement with said chuck body; and

interconnection means operatively interconnecting said locking member with said control element for transmitting movement of said control element into axial movement of said locking member into and out of said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw, while permitting radial movement of said basic jaw on said chuck body, said interconnection means comprising a bolt rotatably mounted about a substantially radial axis to said basic member and having opposite toothed ends, said locking member having teeth engaged with one toothed end of said bolt and said opposite toothed end of said bolt being operatively connected to said control element for transmitting axial movement of said central element in axial movement of said locking member with rotation of said bolt.

13. A chuck with a device for coupling chucking jaws to basic jaws thereof, comprising:

a chuck body having a plurality of radially extending guides and an axial direction and a central axis extending in said axial direction;

a basic jaw mounted for radial motion in each guide, each basic jaw having an axial extension with a radial projection and a stop surface thereon, said basic jaw having a radial contact surface around said extension and an axial hole therein;

an attachment chucking jaw for each basic jaw, said chucking jaw having a recess therein with an axial opening large enouth to receive said extension of said basic jaw with its projection, said recess having a radial undercut for accepting said radial projection of said extension for axially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw, said recess having an axial wall against which said stop surface of said basic jaw is engaged for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in one radial direction, said chucking jaw having an axial blind hole aligned with said axial hole of said basic jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw;

a locking member mounted for axial movement in said axial hole of said basic jaw, said locking member having an end which is engageable in said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in an opposite radial direction;

a control element mounted for movement to said chuck body said control element including a single ring-shaped member and a separate bolt for each basic jaw, each bolt being fixed to said ring-shaped member and being axially moveable in said chuck body, said bolt having an end opposite from said ring-shaped member and head plus slot means operatively connected between said opposite end of said bolt and said locking member for transmitting axial movement of said bolt into axial movement of said locking member; and

interconnection means operatively interconnecting said locking member with said control element for transmitting movement of said control element into axial movement of said locking member into and out of said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw, while permitting radial movement of said basic jaw on said chuck body.

14. A chuck according to claim 13, wherein said ring-shaped member is mounted to said chuck body tilting with respect to said central axis, each bolt being connected to said ring-shaped member for permitting relative tilting between said bolt and said ring-shaped member.

15. A chuck with a device for coupling chucking haws to basic jaws thereof, comprising:

a chuck body having a plurality of radially extending guides and an axial direction;

a basic jaw mounted for radial motion in each guide, each basic jaw having an axial extension with a radial projection and a stop surface thereon, said basic jaw having a radial contact surface around said extension and an axial hole therein;

an attachment chucking jaw for each basic jaw, said chucking jaw having a recess therein with an axial opening large enough to receive said extension of said basic jaw with its projection, said recess having a radial undercut for accepting said radial projection of said extension for axially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw, said recess having an axial wall against which said stop surface of said basic jaw is engaged for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in one radial direction, said chucking jaw having an axial blind hole aligned with said axial hole of said basic jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw;

a locking member mounted for axial movement in said axial hole of each basic jaw, each locking member having an end which is engageable in said axial blind hole of one chucking jaw when said chucking jaw is locked to said basic jaw for radially locking said chucking jaw to said basic jaw in an opposite radial direction;

a single control element mounted for engagement with said chuck body; and

interconnection means operatively interconnecting each locking member with said single control element for transmitting movement of said control element into axial movement of each locking member into and out of said axial blind hole of said chucking jaw, while permitting radial movement of said basic jaw on said chuck body, said interconnection means including a radially extending locking slot in said locking member and a radially extending locking head in said control element, locking head being engaged in said locking slot for transmitting axial movement of said control element direction into axial movement of said locking member while permitting radial movement of said basic jaw.