Touch probe
US4509266A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S33/03
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A touch probe for use in turning centers includes a cylindrical shank portion that allows the probe to be mounted in the same manner as the tools and also provides a compartment for batteries supplying power to infrared transmission circuitry for wirelessly transmitting information about the inspected workpiece back to the machine controller.
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