A high frequency vibration spindle system with non-contact power transmission and a method for manufacturing a restraining part used therein are disclosed. The high frequency vibration spindle system comprises: a spindle; a toolholder; an electric power transmission device including a first induction module and a second induction module, wherein the second induction module is disposed at the spindle or the toolholder, and the second induction module is adapted to receive an electric power from the first induction module in a non-contact electromagnetic induction manner; a transducer adapted to be controlled to vibrate the tool and being disposed at the toolholder and electrically connected with the second induction module to receive the electric power; and a restraining part located between the first induction module and the second induction module. By the design of the restraining part, the structural strength and stability of the second induction module can be improved, and the maximum rotational speed of the high frequency vibration spindle system can be increased.

A high frequency vibration spindle system with non-contact power transmission and a method for manufacturing a restraining part used therein are disclosed. The high frequency vibration spindle system comprises: a spindle; a toolholder; an electric power transmission device including a first induction module and a second induction module, wherein the second induction module is disposed at the spindle or the toolholder, and the second induction module is adapted to receive an electric power from the first induction module in a non-contact electromagnetic induction manner; a transducer adapted to be controlled to vibrate the tool and being disposed at the toolholder and electrically connected with the second induction module to receive the electric power; and a restraining part located between the first induction module and the second induction module. By the design of the restraining part, the structural strength and stability of the second induction module can be improved, and the maximum rotational speed of the high frequency vibration spindle system can be increased.

A power/signal transmission structure includes: a movable body which has an electrical device, and at least a part of which moves in a processing chamber of a machine tool; a robot provided in the processing chamber; a first connector which relays at least one of power and signals, and which is provided in the movable body 48 and is electrically connected to the electrical device; and a second connector which relays at least one of power and signals, and which is provided in the robot, and is electrically connectable to and disconnectable from the first connector as the robot is driven, wherein at least one of power and signals is transmitted from outside to inside or from inside to outside of the electrical device through the first connector and the second connector.

A power/signal transmission structure includes: a movable body which has an electrical device, and at least a part of which moves in a processing chamber of a machine tool; a robot provided in the processing chamber; a first connector which relays at least one of power and signals, and which is provided in the movable body 48 and is electrically connected to the electrical device; and a second connector which relays at least one of power and signals, and which is provided in the robot, and is electrically connectable to and disconnectable from the first connector as the robot is driven, wherein at least one of power and signals is transmitted from outside to inside or from inside to outside of the electrical device through the first connector and the second connector.

A turret for tool machine includes: at least a turret body supported by the tool machine; at least a rotating drum supported by the turret body and supporting at least two tool holders upon which are mounted at least two rotating tools the rotating drum being mounted externally rotating around the turret body; at least an electrical spindle positioned in a recess inside the turret body; the electrical spindle extending itself around a vertical axis; the electrical spindle including a motor, a rotating shaft for the transmission of the movement associated to the motor and an engagement portion suitable for coupling to the tool holder; each tool holder extending itself along a vertical axis; the rotating drum being rotatably mounted around the turret body so as to rotate for aligning each tool holder with the engagement portion.

A turret for tool machine includes: at least a turret body supported by the tool machine; at least a rotating drum supported by the turret body and supporting at least two tool holders upon which are mounted at least two rotating tools the rotating drum being mounted externally rotating around the turret body; at least an electrical spindle positioned in a recess inside the turret body; the electrical spindle extending itself around a vertical axis; the electrical spindle including a motor, a rotating shaft for the transmission of the movement associated to the motor and an engagement portion suitable for coupling to the tool holder; each tool holder extending itself along a vertical axis; the rotating drum being rotatably mounted around the turret body so as to rotate for aligning each tool holder with the engagement portion.

A driving device including a drive shaft and a first engaging member. The drive shaft rotates around a first axis. The first engaging member is disposed on the first axis to rotate integrally with the drive shaft. The power transmission mechanism includes a second engaging member, a propeller shaft, a piston, and a reduction gear. The second engaging member is disposed on the first axis engageable with/disengageable from the first engaging member. The propeller shaft is rotatable integrally with the second engaging member around the first axis. The piston reciprocates the second engaging member between a first position and a second position along a direction of the first axis. The reduction gear is joined to the other end side of the propeller shaft to decelerate the rotation of the propeller shaft. The reduction gear causes an output shaft joined to an object to rotate around a second axis.

A driving device including a drive shaft and a first engaging member. The drive shaft rotates around a first axis. The first engaging member is disposed on the first axis to rotate integrally with the drive shaft. The power transmission mechanism includes a second engaging member, a propeller shaft, a piston, and a reduction gear. The second engaging member is disposed on the first axis engageable with/disengageable from the first engaging member. The propeller shaft is rotatable integrally with the second engaging member around the first axis. The piston reciprocates the second engaging member between a first position and a second position along a direction of the first axis. The reduction gear is joined to the other end side of the propeller shaft to decelerate the rotation of the propeller shaft. The reduction gear causes an output shaft joined to an object to rotate around a second axis.

The present invention provides certain additional improvements for such mechanical-type multi-axis machine tools. These improvements include: (1) permitting the spindles to be rotated about their respective axes relative to the member independently of one another, (2) providing a low-cost, and yet highly-effective, sensor apparatus for determining the angular position of the member relative to the frame without the use of an expensive encoder or the like, (3) mounting the rotatable member more precisely relative to the frame, and (4) providing a zero-backlash tool slide on the frame for imparting an action to a workpiece.

The present invention provides certain additional improvements for such mechanical-type multi-axis machine tools. These improvements include: (1) permitting the spindles to be rotated about their respective axes relative to the member independently of one another, (2) providing a low-cost, and yet highly-effective, sensor apparatus for determining the angular position of the member relative to the frame without the use of an expensive encoder or the like, (3) mounting the rotatable member more precisely relative to the frame, and (4) providing a zero-backlash tool slide on the frame for imparting an action to a workpiece.