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US5836082:
Three-axis probe
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Sheldon, Paul C.; Mequon, WI
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| Assignee: |
Sheldon/Van Someren Inc., Wauwatosa, WI
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| Published / Filed: |
1998-11-17
/ 1996-09-27
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| Application Number: |
US1996000722364
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
G01B 5/012;
Core:
G01B 5/008;
IPC-7:
G01B 5/008;
G01B 5/016;
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| ECLA Code: |
G01B5/012;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
033/556;
033/558.2;
Original:
033/556;
033/558.2;
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| Field of Search: |
033/556-561
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| Priority Number: |
| 1996-09-27 |
US1996000722364 |
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| Abstract: |
A three-axis sensor device, such as a probe, includes a base structure and a stylus supporting member. The base structure and stylus supporting member are connected by three linkages that limit movement of the stylus supporting member relative to the base structure to movement along the three linear axes. Each linkage includes parallel articulated legs that limit rotational motion of the stylus supporting member. Three sensors also are disposed between the base structure and the stylus supporting member to sense movement of one with respect to the other.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Van Someren, Robert A. ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Noland, Thomas P.;
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| Maintenance Status: |
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| Family: |
None
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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. A probe structure for use on a coordinate positioning machine having a moveable arm, the probe structure being designed to restrict unwanted rotational motion of a stylus, comprising:
- a base structure configured to permit mounting of the probe to the moveable arm;
- a stylus supporting member; and
- a linkage assembly comprising a plurality of linkages, each linkage having a pair of parallel, articulated legs connected between the base structure and the stylus supporting member, wherein each articulated leg includes a first end adapted to permit pivotable motion with a single degree of freedom and a second end adapted to permit pivotable motion with at least two degrees of freedom.
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