US3845561A
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Measuring head system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-05
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1992-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A measuring head system for a measuring machine, the system includes a parallelogram assembly suspended on four leaf springs which supports a sensing assembly and which includes in the preferred construction, a probe having a rotating needle. In addition there is provided an adjustable damping mechanism to counteract the vibration of the springs.
Inventors
- 👤 W Elsdoerfer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:40
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q11/00; B23Q11/0032; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/25; B23Q1/26; B23Q1/34; B23Q1/36; G; G01; G01B; G01B7/00; G01B7/004; G01B7/008; G01B7/012; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/02; Y10S33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In a measuring head apparatus for the inspection of machine parts which includes a sensing assembly having a probe for engaging a workpiece to be measured by moving relative thereto, a base, a parallelogram assembly including a leaf spring system which is supported by the base, and a plurality of support members coupled to the spring system, said support members supporting the sensing assembly therefrom, the improvement comprising fluidic damping means which includes a reservoir supported by the base means, a restrictor supported by the parallelogram assembly support members and which has a portion thereof which extends into the reservoir and moves therein as a paddle with the motion of the parallelogram assembly and the probe, said reservoir containing fluid and said restrictor extending below the level of said fluid, and adjustable means coupling the restrictor to said parallelogram assembly to adjust the extent to which the restrictor extends into the fluid in the reservoir.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a measuring head apparatus for the inspection of machine parts which includes a sensing assembly having a probe for engaging a workpiece to be measured by moving relative thereto, a base, a parallelogram assembly including a leaf spring system which is supported by the base, and a plurality of support members coupled to the spring system, said support members supporting the sensing assembly therefrom, the improvement comprising fluidic damping means which includes a reservoir supported by the base means, a restrictor supported by the parallelogram assembly support members and which has a portion thereof which extends into the reservoir and moves therein as a paddle with the motion of the parallelogram assembly and the probe, said reservoir containing fluid and said restrictor extending below the level of said fluid, and adjustable means coupling the restrictor to said parallelogram assembly to adjust the extent to which the restrictor extends into the fluid in the reservoir.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |