Portable electronic measurement
US7701591B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a handheld electronic gauge that is configured to obtain measurement data for an object, such as a wheel, rail, axle, or the like. The gauge includes one or more position sensors that automatically determine when the gauge is in a measurement position. The invention also provides a handheld computing device that can automatically determine when a gauge is in the measurement position and automatically obtain measurement data using the gauge. As a result, the invention provides a solution for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel, that is portable and capable of repeatedly providing various desired measurements, irrespective of the operator.
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