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Contour follower device, in particular for eyeglass frames

US5121548A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateOct 3, 1990
Grant dateJun 16, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B9/144
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A contour follower device suitable for reading off the contour of eyeglass frame rims or surrounds includes a support table with holding means for supporting the article whose contour is to be read off. A feeler has a rotatable contact head adapted to be applied to the article and is carried by a carriage which is movable relative to the support table. The contact head is rotated by rotational drive means such as a motor-gearbox unit.

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