Coordinate measuring machine having an illuminated probe end and method of operation
US8284407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B2210/58
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) is provided. The AACMM includes a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends. The arm includes a plurality of connected arm segments, each of the arm segments including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. A measurement device is attached to a first end of the AACMM. An electronic circuit is provided for receiving the position signals from the transducers and for providing data corresponding to a position of the measurement device. A light source is coupled to the arm and disposed to emit light adjacent the measurement device.
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