Probe for a coordinate measuring machine
CA 1051193 A · Owner: Bendix Corporation (The) · Inventors: Grass, John W.; Hart, John E.; Zipin, Richard B.
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A probe assembly is disclosed carrying a grid grating and an index grating adapted to generate a Moire pattern upon relative movement in either or both of two orthogonal directions in a common plane. The index and grid gratings are supported for precise orthogonal motion with respect to each other by means of a pair of grating support assemblies mounted so that the correct index and grid grating spacing and orientation are precisely maintained including a cross-slide assembly provided to allow movement in a plane while maintaining the proper orientation between the grating assemblies. A probe tip assembly is supported for friction-free parallel movement by a ball bearing and thrust plate …
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- Granted March 27, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 27, 1996.
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