Inclinometer with dual scales and parallel gauging surfaces

Details Inclinometer with dual scales and parallel gauging surfaces Inclinometer with dual scales and parallel gauging surfaces

1998-02-20

1999-08-10

Barlow, Jr., John E.

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Orientation or position

702150, 702151, 33308, 33340, 33391, 33471, G01C 730

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059373717

ABSTRACT:
An inclinometer for providing two different, direct readings corresponding to the angle of inclination of a worksurface includes a pair of parallel gauging surfaces engageable with the worksurfaces in first and second distinct positions. The inclinometer includes a body which defines the gauging surfaces, and a pointer is mounted to the body and is biased toward a predetermined orientation when either gauging surface is placed on the worksurface. The body carries two differently calibrated scales, one of which is oriented so as to interact with the pointer when a first one of the gauging surfaces rests on the worksurface and the other of which interacts with the pointer to provide a second reading when a second one of the gauging surfaces is placed on the worksurface. The scales may be calibrated to provide an angle reading and a pitch reading, and are preferably applied to a cover plate which overlies a cavity defined by the body within which the pointer is pivotably mounted.

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