Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Wheel
Patent
1997-12-01
2000-07-04
Gutierrez, Diego
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Wheel
3320316, 33288, G01B 5255
Patent
active
06082011&
ABSTRACT:
An alignment system is comprised of a lower base plate coupled to an upper slide plate. The plates are coupled together by a sliding mechanism configured to allow the upper plate to slide in two dimensions parallel to the lower plate. A mounting surface is formed in the upper plate proximate a first outer edge, the mounting surface being inclined at a angle below the horizontal relative to the outer edge of the upper plate. A vertical plane of light is generated and is visible when the light impinges upon an object. An alignment bar is coupled to the outer edge of the upper slide plate in an orientation parallel to the plane of light. When a support surface is level, the upper plate is inclined at an angle and gravity causes the upper plate to slide relative to the lower plate until the alignment bar rests against a component to be measured.
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Gutierrez Diego
Lisa Steven G.
Smith R A
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