Surface texture measuring apparatus
US10584981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/28
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a surface texture measuring apparatus in which a measurement device is replaced easily and safely.A measurement device is replaceable by attaching and detaching the measurement device to and from a drive mechanism part. The measurement device includes a bracket, and the bracket includes a first connector for transmitting and receiving a signal to and from the measurement device and feeding to the measurement device. The drive mechanism part includes a support frame to which the bracket is detachably attached, and the support frame includes a second connector electrically connected to the first connector. The signal is transmitted and received between the first connector and the second connector, and the first connector is fed from the second connector while the first connector and the second connector are connected. Insertion and removal between the first connector and the second connector to attach and detach the measurement device to and from the drive mechanism part is hot swappable.
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