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Optical probe

US5455677A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1994
Grant dateOct 3, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/007
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical probe for measurement includes a first movable part having a stylus arranged at one end of the first movable part in a Z-direction and a sliding part movable in the Z-direction in an air bearing mechanism. A measuring device measures the Z coordinate of the first movable part.

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