US3774310A
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Feeler for linear gauge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-14
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1991-09-14
Abstract
Abstract In a linear gauge having a feeler head, a feeler clamping part and an intermediate piece between the same, the cross-section of said intermediate piece is such that the feeling surface of the feeler head is pivotable in at least one direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the feeler. The feeler clamping part includes clamping means adapted to adjust and fix the feeler head in a specific attitude with respect to the longitudinal axis of the feeler.
Inventors
- 👤 J Meier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:38
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
Feeler for a linear measuring device, which comprises a feeler head having a feeling portion which fits snugly to a plane surface; a feeler clamping means; an intermediate piece disposed between the feeler head and said clamping means, said intermediate piece having at least in part a sectional area possessing a low moment of resistance; a sleeve surrounding said intermediate piece, said sleeve being fixedly connected with said feeler clamping means; and means for adjusting the feeler head to take up a specific relative position versus the longitudinal axis of the feeler and for locking the feeler head in this position, said adjusting and locking means consisting essentially of a pair of set screws, for swiveling the feeler head, placed at two opposing points of the sleeve wall and fitting snugly to both sides of a portion of said intermediate piece facing the feeler head and pointing in the direction of the low moment of resistance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
Feeler for a linear measuring device, which comprises a feeler head having a feeling portion which fits snugly to a plane surface; a feeler clamping means; an intermediate piece disposed between the feeler head and said clamping means, said intermediate piece having at least in part a sectional area possessing a low moment of resistance; a sleeve surrounding said intermediate piece, said sleeve being fixedly connected with said feeler clamping means; and means for adjusting the feeler head to take up a specific relative position versus the longitudinal axis of the feeler and for locking the feeler head in this position, said adjusting and locking means consisting essentially of a pair of set screws, for swiveling the feeler head, placed at two opposing points of the sleeve wall and fitting snugly to both sides of a portion of said intermediate piece facing the feeler head and pointing in the direction of the low moment of resistance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
Feeler according to claim 1, wherein the feeler head is swivelable within a plane located vertically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the feeler and along two straight lines which are vertical to each other, the cross-sectional profile with low moment of resistance extending with a first section thereof initially parallel to a first swiveling direction, and thereupon with a second, subsequent section parallel to a second swiveling direction of the feeler head which second section runs vertically to the first swiveling direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
Feeler according to claim 1, wherein the sectional area of the intermediate piece is rectangular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
Feeler according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate piece is rod-shaped.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB649391A
Cited
US3512261A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |