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Coordinate measuring machine having an illuminated probe end and method of operation

US8537374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2012
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2032

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  • 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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