Method for evaluating mounting stability of articulated arm coordinate measurement machine using inclinometers
US9009000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45061
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine can include a base, a manually positionable articulated arm portion having opposed first and second ends, the arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments, an electronic circuit that receives the position signals from the transducers, a first inclinometer coupled to the base, wherein the inclinometer is configured to produce a first electrical signal responsive to an angle of tilt of the base and an electrical system configured to record a first reading of the first inclinometer and a second reading of the first inclinometer, wherein the first reading is in response to at least one of a first force applied to the base and a third force applied to the mounting structure, wherein the second reading is in response to at least one of a second force applied to the base and a fourth force applied to the mounting structure.
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