Patents Assigned to Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbH
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Publication number: 20100221079Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine tool and a corresponding process for machining a workpiece by means of one or more tools controlled by means of control data, the machine tool comprising at least 5 simultaneously controllable axes. A control device being suited to control the tool supported in a support means by means of the control data along a tool path to remove material from the workpiece clamped in a clamping means. The machine tool being suited to machine a first workpiece to provide the first workpiece with a first gearing, the first workpiece being a counter piece to a second workpiece having a second gearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBHInventors: Josef NEUMAIER, Thomas LOCHBIHLER, Uwe-Carsten HANSEN
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Publication number: 20100204814Abstract: A process and an apparatus for generating control data for controlling a tool on a machine tool comprising at least 5 axes for the production of a predetermined finished part having a base body and at least one flank section protruding from the base body, finished part geometry data of the predetermined finished part geometry of the finished part being generated by means of fundamental geometry parameters and path data being generated by means of the finished part geometry data, the path data indicating the tool path along the surface of the flank section over which the tool has to travel with what tool orientation relative to the workpiece to remove material from the workpiece, the tool orientation of the tool corresponding to an orientation of a axis of rotation of the tool and the tool rotating about the axis of rotation of the tool to remove material from the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBHInventors: Josef NEUMAIER, Thomas LOCHBIHLER
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Publication number: 20100204028Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for changing and inserting or placing tools on a machine tool, comprising a tool magazine for storing a plurality of tools and a handling device for taking the tools out of the tool magazine, wherein according to the invention the tool magazine is formed such that the tools are stored on top of each other on different levels inside the tool magazine, the levels overlapping each other such that compartments for receiving the tools are formed which are each arranged on the levels along a circular arc or a circular arc segment, and the handling device being adapted to take the tools out of the compartments radially inwardly and/or radially outwardly. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a tool magazine of such system and a machine tool in combination with such system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBHInventor: Alfred Geissler
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Patent number: 7627937Abstract: The invention relates to a program-controlled milling and drilling machine comprising a machine column, a machining unit comprising a milling head and being movable along at least one coordinate axis at the front of the machine column, a machine bed disposed in front of the machine column, a work carrier movable on the machine bed along another coordinate axis, and a pallet exchanger arranged at the free end portion of the machine bed, having two spaced apart pallet holders and a rotating and lifting mechanism on a joint load-bearing structure. According to the invention, the load-bearing structure of the pallet exchanger is laterally arranged next to the machine bed and has a dimensionally stable and sturdy transverse arm extending across the machine bed and supporting the rotating mechanism, the lifting mechanism in the load-bearing structure laterally arranged next to the machine bed being arranged in a manner so as to protect against dirt by a splashboard.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventor: Robert Jung
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Publication number: 20090162160Abstract: The subject-matter of the invention is a machining unit for a milling and drilling machine, comprising a spindle housing (1) which is supported on a machine part and can be moved in a longitudinal direction, a milling head (5) mounted on the face end of the spindle housing (1), a work spindle (6) supported in the milling head (5) and comprising an electric drive motor, and an energy and working stock supply to the milling head (5) formed of bunched lines and cables. The bunched lines and cables for the energy and working stock supply are disposed inside the spindle housing (1) in the shape of a string (25) and introduced into the milling head (5) via a rotary transmission leadthrough (8) on the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBHInventors: Karl Lechleiter, Hans Gronbach, Alfred Geissler
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Publication number: 20090110505Abstract: The invention relates to a program-controlled milling and drilling machine comprising a machine column, a machining unit comprising a milling head and being movable along at least one coordinate axis at the front of the machine column, a machine bed disposed in front of the machine column, a work carrier movable on the machine bed along another coordinate axis, and a pallet exchanger arranged at the free end portion of the machine bed, having two spaced apart pallet holders and a rotating and lifting mechanism on a joint load-bearing structure. According to the invention, the load-bearing structure of the pallet exchanger is laterally arranged next to the machine bed and has a dimensionally stable and sturdy transverse arm extending across the machine bed and supporting the rotating mechanism, the lifting mechanism in the load-bearing structure laterally arranged next to the machine bed being arranged in a manner so as to protect against dirt by a splashboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBHInventor: Robert Jung
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Publication number: 20090079537Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool 101 comprising a plurality of operation functions and a selection device 113a-113d for selecting one or more operation functions by a user. The machine tool 101 receives data from a mobile data carrier 311 via a reception device 112, on the basis of which it may be determined which operation functions may be performed by the user. In this process, an access control device 130 grants the user access to only those selected operation functions he or she is authorized to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBHInventors: Reinhold Seitz, Rudolf Hahn, Armin Bornemann
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Publication number: 20090050781Abstract: A console for a machine tool comprising a housing mounted on a pivotable supporting arm, a keypad arranged in the housing, and an upper display unit including a screen. The housing is formed with a lower housing shell including the keypad, and a separate upper housing part including the upper display unit. The lower housing shell and the upper housing part are formed so as to be separately pivotable and lockable in preferred operating positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: DECKEL MAHO Pfronten GmbHInventors: Reinhold SEITZ, Karl LECHLEITER, Dominic SCHINDLER
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Publication number: 20090020679Abstract: A supporting structure for the console of a machine tool comprising a bending-resistant supporting beam pivotably mounted on the base of the machine tool with its machine-side end and carrying a console comprising a keyboard and a display unit on the free end of its portion directed transversely upward.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: DECKEL MAHO Pfronten GmbHInventors: Reinhold SEITZ, Karl LECHLEITER, Dominic SCHINDLER
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Publication number: 20080091394Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for simulating a sequence for machining a workpiece on a machine tool. The invention is characterized by a holistic simulation approach. Particularly, a PLC control means 723 and a PLC sequence simulation means 725 assist in simulating the PLC movement sequences of the machine tool. This enables a realistic simulation of a machine tool in all its substantial aspects, resulting in considerable advantages especially in the field of training and during the determination of machine utilization times.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBHInventors: Rudolf Hahn, Manfred Herz
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Patent number: 7341549Abstract: A gripping and holding device in the handling system of a machine tool. The device comprises at least one preferably plate-like support member provided with at least two retainer fingers spreadable against a return force and defining a common accommodation orifice for a component to be clamped. At least one resiliently displaceable retainer finger is integrally formed with the support member and can be locked in its clamping position by a locking element.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: DECKEL MAHO Pfronten GmbHInventor: Robert Jung
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Patent number: 7326010Abstract: A motor spindle for machine tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventors: Alfred Geiβler, Manfred Kuisel
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Publication number: 20080025015Abstract: A machine tool having a protective cabinet and an illumination system comprising at least one discharge lamp installed in the interior space of the protective cabinet. The discharge lamp is formed as a flat lamp radiating over a large area with a uniform luminous intensity and disposed on a cabinet wall in order to obtain an enhanced illumination of the entire workspace of the machine as well as of the interior space of the protective cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: DECKEL MAHO PFRONTEN GMBHInventors: Reinhold SEITZ, Josef HAGIN
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Patent number: 7302987Abstract: A protective cover for the work area of a machine tool having a plurality of frame-like segments disposed so as to be limitedly shiftable within each other and respectively provided with a sealing strip on at least one edge. A plurality of connecting elements formed as slidable lattice grates connect the frame-like segments, the respective link pins of the slidable lattice grates being fixed to a respective rear segment of a segment. For simplified assembly and removal of the protective cover the slidable lattice grates are detachably fixed to the frame-like segments.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventor: Robert Jung
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Patent number: 7278222Abstract: A method for measuring a program-controlled machine tool using a measuring sphere. According to this method the measuring sphere having known dimensions is positioned on a machine part. A sensing element installed in the machine is moved to a selected initial position in which it is located approximately 10 mm above the vertex section of the sphere. Then the sensing element is repeatedly moved until it contacts various points on the surface of the sphere, and the coordinate values of those points of contact are input into the controller. Thereafter the spatial position of the center of the sphere is calculated and compared with target values stored in the controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventors: Marzell Maier, Rolf Kettemer
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Patent number: 7250024Abstract: A tool shelf magazine for milling and drilling machines has at least one shelf, a plurality of compartments provided in the shelf above each other at predetermined intervals and also a plurality of notches, which are open on one side accommodating one suspended tool. A handling device is vertically and horizontally shiftable by means of a motor located adjacent to the shelf. At least one gripper arrangement is provided for extracting predetermined tools from the shelf and for transferring them to a tool changer. At least one shelf has compartments with notches serving as tool accommodations on the front and back side. The notches on the front side are located in the access range of the handling device and the notches on the back side are accessible for retooling. The shelf is formed so as to be rotatable about an axis for a change of sides.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventors: Alfred Geissler, Hans Gronbach
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Patent number: 7207611Abstract: A tool handling device for a machine tool with a support construction movable along at least two coordinate axes by means of a motor and a gripper arrangement mounted to the support construction. The grippers have two gripper claws pivotable against each other as well as a locking mechanism for fixing the gripper claws in their closed posture. Each gripper has opposed openings for a lateral insertion and extraction of a tool post. Operating elements are provided for pivoting the two gripper claws during the insertion and extraction of a tool post through one of the two openings.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventor: Oliver Kraft
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Patent number: 7134173Abstract: A spindle head for a universal milling machine having a housing rotatably mounted on a machine part and a work spindle mounted axially parallel in the housing. A second spindle unit adjustable about two axes is disposed on the rear side of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventors: Walter Gstir, Peter Haas
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Patent number: 7101129Abstract: A machine tool for machining large-area workpieces. A column can be moved along one coordinate axis over a long bed. A machining unit, movable at the movable column along at least two other coordinate axes, has a pivotable working spindle. At least one approximately plate-like work carrier can be pivoted from a horizontal set-up position into a vertical machining position. A tripod configuration of the machining unit has a central support pipe and three telescopic legs spaced about 120° with respect to one another. The movable column has, in a central recess, a universal bearing supporting the central support pipe. In each of two lower and one upper recesses a universal bearing for the telescopic legs is provided. A retainer supporting the pivotable working spindle is positioned next to the work area on one end of the central support pipe and is rotatable about an axis of the central support pipe.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: DECKEL MAHO Pfronten GmbHInventor: Hans Gronbach
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Patent number: D575183Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventor: Reinhold Seitz