Oscillating probe with a virtual probe tip
US7278297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M61/1846
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An oscillating probe of an elongated rod, having a first free end, and a second end that is attached to at least one actuator to apply oscillation cycles to the rod. Oscillation of the elongated rod during at least one complete cycle of oscillation of the actuator causes the free end to move in at least one-dimensional envelope, producing a defined virtual probe tip geometry at the free end. The probe is connected to a system for utilizing information sensed as the free end is placed near a surface.
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