Manual, Robotic Electric Tool Changer, QC‑18
Document #9620‑20‑B‑18 Electric Tool Changer‑06
Pinnacle Park • 1031 Goodworth Drive • Apex, NC 27539 • Tel: 919.772.0115 • Fax: 919.772.8259 •
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US Patent No.: 8,132,816 B2
B. Base Tool Changer
QC-18—Electric Tool Changer
1. Product Overview
The QC‑18 Electric Tool Changer consists of a Master plate assembly and a Tool plate assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not use the QC-18 Tool Changer in an application where water is present
or other fluids are being passed. Using the QC-18 Tool Changer in an application where
water is present or other fluids are being passed, can cause injury to personnel and
damage to equipment.
1.1 Master Plate Assembly
The Master plate assembly includes an anodized aluminum body, a hardened stainless steel locking
mechanism, and hardened steel alignment pins. The Master has (4) Flats, Flat A is specifically for mounting
the servo motor module. Flat C supports both K series modules and optional modules with J16 mounting
patterns. Flats B and D support optional modules with J16 mounting patterns.
The servo motor module has an integrated controller and high torque motor (refer to
for more details).
A PNP DC proximity sensor is designed into the body of the Master plate to verify Tool plate presence when
coupled. The sensors provide a ready to lock (RTL) signal through the control module.
Figure 1.1—Master Plate Assembly with Servo Motor Module
12-Pin Motor Control
and Power Connector
Servo Motor Module
Mounted to Flat A
Flat D for Optional Modules
with J16 Mounting Pattern
Flat B for Optional Modules
with J16 Mounting Pattern
Flat C for K Series Modules or
Optional Modules with
J16 Mounting Pattern
Anodized Aluminum Body
QC-18 Master Base Assembly
(9120-018M-0-0-0-0-SG)
Manual Override for
Locking Mechanism
Alignment Pins
Hardened Stainless Steel
Locking Mechanism
RTL Proximity Sensor
The Master provides a mounting pattern with (2) dowel pins for locating the Master and includes (4)
mounting fasteners (M4 socket head cap screws) (refer to
PNP DC Proximity sensors are designed into the body of the Master plate to verify the lock/unlock position
of the locking cam. The sensors provide the Lock and Unlock (L/U) signals through the motor controller
(refer to
).
