Coordinate measuring apparatus with a ball probe

Details Coordinate measuring apparatus with a ball probe Coordinate measuring apparatus with a ball probe

1997-08-13

2000-01-18

Fulton, Christopher W.

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Coordinate movable probe or machine

33556, 33559, G01B 5016

Patent

active

060148160

ABSTRACT:
The present inventions relates to a coordinate measuring apparatus for measuring an object to be measured by bringing it into contact with the object to be measured, comprising an arm movable in X, Y and Z axial directions orthogonally crossing each other and a ball probe attached to the extremity of the arm to output a touch signal when it comes into contact with the object to be measured, wherein the ball probe comprises a shaft supported with the arm and a ball attached to the extremity of this shaft to be brought into contact with the object to be measured, wherein a mark is defined on the surface of the ball for identifying a crossing line between a plane passing the center of the ball and orthogonally crossing the central axis of the shaft and the surface of the ball.

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