Method and apparatus for performing workpiece inspection with a probe
CA 1237178 A · Owner: Gte Valeron Corporation · Inventors: Juengel, Richard O.
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Various techniques are disclosed for, controlling the operation of a workpiece inspection procedure using a battery operated probe to contact the workpiece and transmit information back to a controller in a machine tool system. In one embodiment battery, power is applied to the probe transmission circuitry in response to a flash of infrared radiation. In another embodiment, the probe is turned on by touching the probe against a reference surface. In both embodiments a, timer is provided to automatically disconnect the batteries after a predetermined time period. In such manner battery life is prolonged.
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- Granted May 24, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 24, 2005.
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