Modular gage
US5193286A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S33/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible, modular gage system is presented for statistical process control to compare the delta dimensional difference between a master part with known dimensional values to one or more manufactured production parts. A main feature of the invention is the gage that holds measurement devices, such as a transducer probe. The components of the modular auto gage allow position of analog, digital or mechanical measurement devices in virtually any position, being limited only by the part-holding device or interference with other measurement devices. Measurement devices once positioned can remain stationary or attached to a precision pneumatic slide. The pneumatic slide retracts the measurement device to allow easy loading and unloading of the part to be gaged.
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