Coordinate measuring apparatus for measuring a workpiece
US9476688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/0014
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coordinate measuring apparatus for measuring a workpiece having a workpiece surface includes a sensor to capture the workpiece surface and a mechanism to move the sensor in coordinate directions (x, y, z) relative to the workpiece. The mechanism includes a rigid frame, a mount and measuring skids. The rigid frame includes mutually parallel horizontal longitudinal members having respective horizontal guides. The rigid frame includes vertical supports having respective upper and lower ends. The horizontal longitudinal members are rigidly connected to the upper ends of the vertical supports. The rigid frame includes transverse members oriented transverse to the longitudinal members and being rigidly connected to the lower end of the vertical supports. The transverse members are supported via the mount and a first one of the measuring skids is configured to move the sensor in the coordinate direction (x) along the first and second horizontal guides.
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