Touch probing device

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2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Bennett, G. Bradley (Department: 2859)

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Movable contact probe, per se

Reexamination Certificate

active

06886265

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a touch probing device for inspecting an object which includes a fixed part, movable part coupled to and movable with respect to the fixed part for measuring the motion between the fixed and the movable parts, and a contact means coupled to the movable part for contacting a surface of the object. The contact means is preferably coupled to the movable part via a shock absorber. Alternatively, or in addition weight compensating means are provided for compensating the weight of the movable part. The weight compensating means preferably uses a magnetic field for compensating the weight of the movable part.

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