US4187612A
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Height gage
Assignee: Brown and Sharpe Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1978-09-12
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A height gage is disclosed including a vertical column of circular cross section with a carriage that rides up and down the column. The carriage is maintained in fixed radial position relative to the column by a longitudinal groove in the column into which a longitudinal surface is formed that extends accurately on a radius of the column throughout the length of the column. A shoe which is mounted on the carriage engages this vertical surface and maintains the carriage always in proper alignment. Means are also provided on the column and the carriage to measure the position of the carriage on the column.
Inventors
- 👤 Ian M. Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:53
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/02; G01B11/06; G01B11/0608; G01B5/00; G01B5/02; G01B5/06; G01B5/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A height gage comprising a base, a vertical circular column mounted on said base, a carriage movable on said column, said column having a longitudinal groove therein with at least one surface extending on a chord of said column, a second surface on a radius of said column in said groove, shoe means on said carriage engaging the second surface, resilient means on said shoe engaging said one surface of said groove, means coupled between said column and said carriage for generating an electrical signal as a function of distance and displaying the information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A height gage comprising a base, a vertical circular column mounted on said base, a carriage movable on said column, said column having a longitudinal groove therein with at least one surface extending on a chord of said column, a second surface on a radius of said column in said groove, shoe means on said carriage engaging the second surface, resilient means on said shoe engaging said one surface of said groove, means coupled between said column and said carriage for generating an electrical signal as a function of distance and displaying the information.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A height gage as in claim 1 wherein said second surface is formed by a longitudinal guiding member mounted in said groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A height gage as in claim 1 wherein guiding means are mounted on said carriage and embrace said column.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A height gage as in claim 3 wherein said guiding means are mounted in spaced relation on said carriage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A height gage as in claim 1 wherein a rack is mounted in said groove and a rotary encoder is mounted on said carriage, means coupling the encoder to said rack.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A height gage as in claim 5 wherein said encoder has means associated therewith to generate electric signals and means for converting said electric signals to dimensional units displayed in digital format.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
106 words
A height gage comprising a base, a vertical circular column mounted on said base, a carriage movable on said column, said column having a longitudinal groove therein with at least one surface extending on a chord of said column, a longitudinal guiding member having a surface on a radius of said column mounted in said groove, shoe means on said carriage engaging the guiding member, resilient means on said shoe engaging said surface of said groove, a rack mounted in said groove, an encoder mounted on said carriage including a shaft having a gear engaging said rack, and an electronic display means coupled to said encoder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
106 words
A height gage comprising a base, a vertical circular column mounted on said base, a carriage movable on said column, said column having a longitudinal groove therein with at least one surface extending on a chord of said column, a longitudinal guiding member having a surface on a radius of said column mounted in said groove, shoe means on said carriage engaging the guiding member, resilient means on said shoe engaging said surface of said groove, a rack mounted in said groove, an encoder mounted on said carriage including a shaft having a gear engaging said rack, and an electronic display means coupled to said encoder.
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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) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |