Apparatus for measuring the shape or position of an object
US5189797A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/0016
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The measurement apparatus comprises a stand supporting a series of measurement segments hinged to one another and having angular position sensors for sensing the angular positions of the measurement segments, a series of hinged support segments adjacent to the measurement segments, link members fixed to the support segments and engaged at least partially around the measurement segments to support them in a direction opposing the force of gravity, and assistance members acting on the support members to counter the force of gravity.
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