Portable coordinate measurement machine

Details Portable coordinate measurement machine Portable coordinate measurement machine

2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Coordinate movable probe or machine

C033S0010DD

Reexamination Certificate

active

06952882

ABSTRACT:
A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes joint assemblies which include at least one read head together with one or more (preferably five) sensors (preferably proximity sensors) in communication with a periodic pattern of a measurable characteristic, the pattern and read heads being positioned within the joint so as to be rotatable with respect to each other.

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