Optical alignment device for machine tool

Details Optical alignment device for machine tool Optical alignment device for machine tool

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Monbleau, Davienne (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

With circuit for evaluating a web, strand, strip, or sheet

C250S559290, C356S399000, C356S400000, C356S138000, C356S614000, C033S286000, C408S008000, C408S009000, C408S013000, C408S016000, C340S686200, C340S686100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07375361

ABSTRACT:
The orientation of a machine2relative to a work-piece10is manually controlled by means of an alignment device4. The device4includes a light source24rigidly attached to a foot12that is resiliently movably attached to the main body18of the device. The body18of the device4houses a light detector26for detecting a light beam from the light source24, the position of the region on the detector26illuminated by the beam depending on the orientation of the machine2relative to the work-piece10. The operator is provided with feedback on whether the machine2is correctly aligned with a target orientation (usually perpendicular to the surface) and concerning the direction of corrective movement required, if any.

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