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Apparatus for linear measurements

US5040305A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1988
Grant dateAug 20, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B5/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an apparatus for making at least one linear measurement, elongated flexure members are positioned to have a movable end move corresponding to the linear dimension being measured. The flexure members are the type utilizing a pair of parallel beams so as to obtain parallel motion and obtain an accurate measurement of the movable end.

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