Zero force touch probe

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1981-03-12

1982-06-22

Little, Willis

Geometrical instruments

Area integrators

Electrical

33174P, 33143L, G01B 728

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active

043355170

ABSTRACT:
A co-ordinate measuring system for determining the relative measurements of an object is disclosed. The system utilizes a probe which has a plurality of faces which are interconnected so as to form two parallel "X" co-ordinate probe surfaces (12) and two parallel "Y" co-ordinate probe surfaces (14). At the instant the probe contacts a surface on the object being measured, an electrical circuit is completed through the probe to ground potential via the object, causing the measurement to be displayed on a visual display device (20 or 22). In this manner, measurements along the "X" and "Y" co-ordinates can be made and recorded at the instant the probe contacts the respective surfaces. An automatic unlatching feature is provided wherein the probe must be a predetermined distance from both the "X" and "Y" surfaces before the system automatically resets.

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