Probe deployment mechanism of measuring machine with isolated locator coupling
US9009985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/012
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A probe deployment mechanism of a coordinate measuring machine provides for extending and retracting a probe. The probe is displaceable with respect to the actuator body connected to the measuring machine. A locator coupling secures the probe to the actuator body at the extended position for taking measurements. A drive coupled to the probe displaces the probe between the extended and retracted positions but at the extended position, the drive is releasable from the probe for kinetically isolating the locator coupling.
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