Robotic/Automatic Tool Changer - ATI Industrial Automation

TOOL STANDS FOR QC-5 TO QC-21
TSS Modular Tool Stand System
The ATI TSS (Tool Stand Small) Modular Tool Stand
System is compatible with the small range of ATI Tool
Changers—models QC-5 through QC-21. The Tool Stand
System is designed for maximum flexibility to fit most
customer applications. The TSS system provides a
unique option to either use interface plates or empty
pneumatic ports on the Tool Changer as attachment
points for your tooling.
Product Advantages
Modular System allows for customization.
V-Grooves provide repeatable tool drop-off location.
Use Extruded Rail and Base, or mount the racks on
your own platform.
Durable Stainless Steel Interface Pins
Proximity Sensor Option
Use Optional Interface Plate or thread pins in unused
ports to save stack height.
Locking Mounting Block option for secure tool
storage or horizontal orientation.
Product Features
Interface Plate
The TSS Interface Plate Assembly provides an interface between your
tool and the Tool Changer. The Interface plates are sized specifically to
correspond with the Tool Changer and TSS Rack.
Rack Assembly
The TSS Rack Assembly includes a rigid U-shaped plate with V-grooves
that interface with stainless steel alignment pins mounted to the
tooling. This groove-pin combination allows for compliance in the
horizontal plane, and also provides repeatable tool positioning.
Tool Presence Sensing
Tool Presence Sensing uses an 8 mm diameter proximity sensor. This
option is highly recommended to detect when the tool is properly
nested in a Rack.
Mounting Block
The TSS Mounting Block Assembly mounts to the Rail. It can be
positioned anywhere along the rail to the desired height. Then the TSS
Rack, or 3, 4, or 5 Position Tool Adapter Bars can mount to the Block.
Base Assembly
The TSS Base Assembly consists of a square, aluminum, machined base
plate, and hardware that attaches to the TSS Rail and TSS Gusset
Assembly. The base provides a secure foundation on which to build the
Tool Stand System.
Rail and Gusset Assemblies
The TSS Rail and Gusset Assemblies mount to the Base Assembly and
include alignment and mounting hardware.
Locking Tool Stand Mounting Block
The Locking Small Tool Stand Mount is a secure option for tool storage.
It includes a steel, machined block with a rigid V-shaped groove and
center hole that interfaces with the Tool plate. The assembly also
features a locking pneumatic cylinder. Supplying air pressure to the
cylinder unlocks the Mounting Block, releasing the tool from the Vblock.
After the robot uncouples from the Tool Changer, the locking
cylinder can be energized to keep the tool fully secured in the stand.
This locking feature is ideal for applications that require non-horizontal
tool storage, have offset tool center-of-gravity, and applications where
tooling hoses and cables work against the weight of the tool during
normal tool storage situations.
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Rack
Adapter bar
Tool presence
sensor
Mounting block
V-groove
Mounting block
Tool presence sensor
and holder
Gusset
Base plate
Tool-side Tool Changer
Tool interface plate
Customer-supplied tool
Rail
Tool Changer Tool-side
Tooling interface plate
Pneumatic supply for
cylinder unlock
Locking cylinder