CMM arm with exoskeleton

Details CMM arm with exoskeleton CMM arm with exoskeleton

2004-11-12

2008-07-08

Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2859)

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Coordinate movable probe or machine

C033S559000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07395606

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for a CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is provided comprising an Internal CMM Arm with a base end and a probe end, and an Exoskeleton driving the Internal CMM Arm through a plurality of transmissions. One or more contact probes, optical probes and tools are mounted on the probe end. The CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is provided in manually operable and automated embodiments. The CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is operable for accurate measurement or for performing accurate operations. Methods are provided for operation of the CMM Arm with Exoskeleton.

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