Optical sensor element for a measuring machine, and coupling element therefor on the measuring machine side
US10845183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/007
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an optical sensor element for a measuring machine, comprising a coupling element on the sensor element side for mechanically and optically connecting to a coupling element on the measuring machine side. An optical fiber is arranged in the coupling element on the sensor element side, wherein said optical fiber comprises an optical interface for connecting to an optical machine contact element of the measuring machine, wherein said optical interface is formed by an optical sensor contact element having a self-centering ferrule that encloses the end of the optical fiber. The ferrule is supported in the coupling element on the sensor element side in a floating manner.
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