Modular non-contact measurement device for quickly and accurately obtaining dimensional measurement data
US6858857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T7/521
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular measurement device is provided for quickly and accurately performing non-contact measurements of various objects at different locations within a commercial or residential work area. The modular measurement device generally includes a laser base that is operable to project light onto a measured object; and a portable measurement module adapted to receive light reflected from a surface of the measured object and operable to determine dimensional measurement data for the measured object, where the portable measurement module is configured to releasably couple to the laser base. The operational components of the measurement device are partitioned between the portable measurement module and the laser base. In this way, a single portable measurement module having more expensive operational components may be used with different, less expensive laser bases, where each laser base may be adapted for a different application.
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