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Coordinate measurement machines with removable accessories

US8533967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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54Claims

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Assignee

FARO Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Brent Bailey · Oviedo, US
Marc Barber · Deltona, US
Clark H. Briggs · DeLand, US
Paul C. Atwell · Sanford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 14, 2011
Grant date	Sep 17, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 13, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02P90/02
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine is provided. The coordinate measuring machine includes a base with an arm portion. A probe end is coupled to an end of the arm portion distal from the base. The probe end has a fastener and a first connector. A device is removably coupled to the probe end by the fastener, the accessory having a second connector arranged to engage the first connector when the fastener couples the device to the probe end.

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