CMM arm with exoskeleton
US7395606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40305
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for a CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is provided comprising an Internal CMM Arm with a base end and a probe end, and an Exoskeleton driving the Internal CMM Arm through a plurality of transmissions. One or more contact probes, optical probes and tools are mounted on the probe end. The CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is provided in manually operable and automated embodiments. The CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is operable for accurate measurement or for performing accurate operations. Methods are provided for operation of the CMM Arm with Exoskeleton.
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