Probe or stylus orientation

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Guadalupe-McCall, Yaritza (Department: 2859)

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Having a movable contact probe

C033S558000, C033S559000, C033S561000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07100297

ABSTRACT:
Re-orientation of a stylus (30) or measurement probe (12) can be accomplished by engaging a part of the stylus or probe with a fixed part (50) and moving the probe in a spherical path centred at the engagement. The engagement (50) is spaced from the stylus tip (34) and avoids bending of the stylus during re-orientation. The re-orientation can take place into a plurality of e.g. repeatable rest positions by virtue of a kinematic array (e.g. balls (122) and rollers (120) FIG.2).

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