Apparatus for measuring size of seamed portion of cans

Details Apparatus for measuring size of seamed portion of cans Apparatus for measuring size of seamed portion of cans

1988-04-19

1989-09-05

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Container

33548, 33552, G01B 702

Patent

active

048625965

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for simultaneously measuring at least the width and thickness of a seamed portion of a can at the same point on the seamed portion. The apparatus comprises a measurement base for receiving the seamed portion of the can thereon, and a reference block secured to the measurement base the reference block including a reference contact portion to contact the outer surface of the seamed portion. A device for measuring the width of the seamed portion is mounted on the reference block and includes a measurement pin cooperating with the measurement base to clamp the seamed portion in the vertical direction. A device for measuring the thickness of the seamed portion is mounted on the reference block and includes a measurement block cooperating with the reference contact portion to clamp the seamed portion laterally. The apparatus may further comprise a device for measuring the can height and/or a device for measuring the countersink depth.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3769713 (1973-11-01), Norman
patent: 4402139 (1983-09-01), Noyes

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