US PATENT SUBCLASS 483 / 16
INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT

Current as of: June, 1999
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483 /   HD   TOOL CHANGING

16INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT {3}
17  DF  .~> Rotating work machine tool (e.g., screw machine, lathe, etc.) {4}
28  DF  .~> Reciprocating tool machine tool (e.g., broaching machine, shaping machine, etc.) {1}
30  DF  .~> Rotary spindle machine tool (e.g., milling machine, boring, machine, grinding machine, etc.) {3}

DEFINITION

Classification: 483/16

INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT:

(under the class definition) Apparatus comprising a device, or a portion thereof, which includes structure for recognizing both the implement and the workpiece and which brings them into operative engagement, i.e., "machine tool".

(1) Note. Disclosure shall be relied upon for determining original classification of a patent in the subclasses indented hereunder when the claims are silent regarding the type of machine tool disclosed.

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58+, for apparatus comprising an implement transfer means combined with a storage means for use with a machine tool.

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29, Metal Working,

592+, for a process of manufacturing including use of a changeable tool, but not reciting tool changing; subclasses 592.1+ for a process of manufacturing an electrical device including use of a changeable tool, but not reciting tool changing; subclasses 428+ for a process of assembling including use of a changeable tool but not reciting tool changing; subclasses 33+ for combined metal working apparatus including a changeable tool but not positively reciting a tool changer; subclasses 700+ for assembling or disassembling apparatus including a changeable tool but not positively reciting a tool changer; and subclasses 728-764 for apparatus for assembling or disassembling an electrical device including a changeable tool but not positively reciting a tool changer. 83, Cutting, for a process or apparatus for dividing a workpiece into a multiplicity of parts, if not in combination with a process or apparatus for tool changing.

549+, for a cutting machine including plural tools selectively engaged by a single drive, especially subclass 552 for a turret from which the tool is not removed during cutting operation. Subclasses 563+ for a cutting machine including a particular drive means and provision for the tool to be displaced to an inactive position, other than for storage.

140, Wireworking,

1, for a combined wireworking apparatus, if not in combination with an apparatus for tool changing.

279, Chucks or Sockets, cross-reference art collection 900 for a means for making a connection between an article such as a tool and an article holder adapted for use with (but not in combination with) an automatic tool changer.