Apparatus for quickly retaining and releasing parts to be optically measured
US8132802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S269/909
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for quickly retaining and releasing parts having a wide range of sizes and designs at an optical measurement station is provided. The apparatus includes a rod having proximal and distal ends. The apparatus further includes a part-engaging first tip attached to the distal end of the rod to move therewith. The apparatus still further includes a part-engaging second tip. The apparatus includes a support structure for supporting the second tip and the rod. The apparatus further includes a quick-release, clamping mechanism for adjustably and releasably clamping the rod to the support structure so that the rod can move the first tip between a part-release position in which a part held between the tips is released for removal from the station and a part-retaining position in which a part is firmly held between the tips. Held parts having a wide range of sizes and designs can be optically measured at the station.
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