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Method and device for ascertaining the orientation of a drill relative to a plane

US10537985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2017
Grant dateJan 21, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23B2270/34
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for ascertaining the orientation of a drill relative to a plane, the device being capable of being connected to the drill, the device having a laser distance measuring unit by which, from a prespecified position relative to the plane, a first distance to a first point in the plane and a second distance to a second point in the plane can be measured, and having an evaluation unit that is configured such that on the basis of the first distance and the second distance the orientation of the device relative to the plane can be ascertained.

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