Spectacle frame shape measuring apparatus
US6845678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B9/144
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spectacle frame shape measuring apparatus includes a measurement element holding mechanism. The measurement element holding mechanism holds a measurement element in a substantially loadless state along a frame groove formed in the inner circumferential surface of a rim of a spectacle frame. The measurement element holding mechanism includes a rod, balance spring, and evacuating mechanism. The rod is vertically movable and has an upper end portion on which the measurement element is mounted. The balance spring pushes the rod upward to hold the measurement element at a loading position during shape measurement. The evacuating mechanism regularly evacuates the measurement element to an evacuation position, thereby performing three-dimensional measurement of a rim shape. A spectacle frame shape measuring apparatus holder is also disclosed.
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