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Method and device for measuring dimensions of hollow spaces and gaps

US6761071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventor

Franz Winter · Mainz, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 28, 2002
Grant date	Jul 13, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 28, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01B17/00
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a device for measuring dimensions of gaps and hollow spaces in motor vehicle body construction use a filler element which is introduced in a gap or a hollow space to be measured. The filler element is coupled to an ultrasonic testing device for accurately and consistently measuring the gap or hollow space.

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