Geometrical instruments – Distance measuring – Of length by rolling contact
Patent
1991-10-28
1993-06-22
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Geometrical instruments
Distance measuring
Of length by rolling contact
33772, G01B 312
Patent
active
052207315
ABSTRACT:
A spring force loaded contact wheel mounted in a stationary position relae to a reciprocating shaft is disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention includes a tensioning assembly for maintaining absolute contact between the contact wheel and the reciprocating shaft wherein the tensioning assembly urges the contact wheel against the shaft to maintain contact therebetween so that the wheel turns as the shaft is linearly displaced. A rotary encoding device is coupled to the wheel for translating the angular and rotational movement thereof into an electronic signal for providing linear displacement information and derivative data with respect to displacement of the shaft. Absolute friction contact and cooperative interaction between the shaft and the contact wheel is further enhanced in the preferred embodiment by advantageously selecting the type of surface finish and the amount of surface area of the contact wheel relative to the surface condition of the shaft as well as by reducing the moment of inertia of the contact wheel.
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Cayer James L.
LaPointe Kenneth M.
Waclawik Ronald E.
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Lall Prithvi C.
McGowan Michael J.
Oglo Michael F.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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