Force sensing probe
US6718647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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22Claims
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/012
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A measurement probe (10) is disclosed having strain sensing elements (36) mounted on spokes (38) of a strain sensing member (34). The member (34) is disposed in parallel and spaced from a diaphragm (42). Inner portions of the member and diaphragm are connected to a stylus holder (26) and outer portions of the member and diaphragm are connected to probe body (32). The probe can be used to produce a signal when contact force on the stylus (12) is within an adjustable upper and lower limit, and is thereby suited to use with a manually manipulatable coordinate measuring device.
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