Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Coordinate movable probe or machine
Patent
1996-11-18
1998-08-18
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Coordinate movable probe or machine
33504, 33 1PT, G01B 703
Patent
active
057943567
ABSTRACT:
A novel, portable coordinate measuring machine comprises a multijointed (preferably six and/or seven joints) manually positionable measuring arm for accurately and easily measuring a volume, which in a preferred embodiment, comprises a sphere ranging from six to eight feet in diameter and a measuring accuracy of 2 Sigma .+-.0.003 inch. In addition to the measuring arm, the present invention employs a controller (or serial box) which acts as the electronic interface between the arm and a host computer. Additionally, a number of end effector probes are provided that fulfill functions other than measurement only.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5611147 (1997-03-01), Raab
Faro Technologies Inc.
Fulton Christopher W.
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