An apparatus for automatically changing a tool tip member for a robot
includes a tip member changing jig disposed in an operational area of the
robot. The tip member changing jig includes a base member, a rotating
member supported by the base member so as to be rotatable about a
rotation axis, and tip member holding means disposed at positions that
are offset from the rotation axis of the rotating member. The tip member
holding means holds the tool tip member so that a central axis of
relative rotation, for threadedly mounting or demounting the tool tip
member on or from the tool body, extends substantially parallel to the
rotation axis of the rotating member and so that rotation of the tool tip
member, with respect to the rotating member, is locked.