Patent · US Expired

Touch probe

US4509266A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 1983
Grant dateApr 9, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 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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