Surface profiler

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1990-09-04

1992-04-28

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Earth profile or road grade or shrub or tree trim guide

33775, 73146, G01B 700

Patent

active

051075989

ABSTRACT:
A surface profiling apparatus comprises a vehicle with a body having ground engaging wheels for supporting the body. An arm is pivotally mounted on the body at one end of the arm and a sensing wheel is rotatably connected to the arm at the other end thereof. Means for measuring the inclination of the arm relative to the horizontal position and distance measuring means for determining the distance travelled by the body are provided. A computer is included for correlating the distance and inclination data obtained, which results can be stored on a removable solid state memory device for transfer to an external computer for further analysis and calculations.

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