Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Dimensional determination
Patent
1998-03-26
1999-11-23
Hoff, Marc S.
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Dimensional determination
702167, 33556, 483 19, 483 31, G01B 322
Patent
active
059917040
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable support structure having an indicator device for use with a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) capable of minimizing deformation of an object to be measured. The adjustable support structure includes a base portion being secured to a pillar support of the CMM. A top and bottom swivel plate are further included in the adjustable support structure and are mounted to the base portion to frictionally retain a first swivel arm. Additional swivel arms are pivotally mounted to the first swivel arm. A point support post and locking nut are still further included and threadedly engaged with an end of the final support arm. The indicator device is finally included for indicating when the point support post is in electrical contact with the object, so as to maximize support of the object while minimizing deformation thereof.
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Busch John R.
Husulak George
Rekar Robert S.
Chrysler Corporation
Fuller III Roland A.
Hoff Marc S.
Patterson Kendrick P.
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