Adjustable handgrip for a coordinate measurement machine
US6151789A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B21/047
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel adjustable hand grip device for use with a three dimensional coordinate measurement system provides an ergnomically formed pistol grip rotatably positioned on a manually manipulated multijointed measuring arm allowing a plurality of angular positions convenient to an operator. The adjustable hand grip includes a clamp for releasably securing the device n a preselected position. An embodiment of the present invention includes a ball and detent device for releasably positioning the hand grip in a plurality of preselected positions. In yet another embodiment the hand grip device includes a swivel joint allowing rotation of the pistol grip relative to the clamp.
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