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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6112423 | Apparatus and method for calibrating a probe assembly of a measuring machine A precision measuring machine, such as a coordinate measuring machine, includes a probe assembly fixed to a movable member of the machine. The probe assembly includes a probe tip. A calibration object is detachably secured to the movable member in fixed r... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5832416 | Calibration system for coordinate measuring machine A calibration system for measuring position errors in a coordinate measuring machine having a fixed table and a movable element is provided. The system includes a straightedge assembly attachable to the table and a sensing fixture attachable to the movabl... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5830094 | Transmission for converting rotary motion into linear motion A transmission for reducing the pulley ratio between a drive shaft and a transmission shaft. The transmission is adapted to convert a higher speed rotary motion to a lower speed linear motion. The transmission has two pulleys rigidly mounted together on a... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5822877 | Multi-probe system for dimensional metrology A multi-probe system for dimensional metrology. This system utilizes a probe base that is attachable to a coordinate measuring machine and that includes a plurality of probes mounted at spaced-apart locations on the base. The probes are interconnected wit... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5690567 | Transmission for converting rotary motion into linear motion A transmission for reducing the pulley ratio between a drive shaft and a transmission shaft. The transmission is adapted to convert a higher speed rotary motion to a lower speed linear motion. The transmission has two pulleys rigidly mounted together on a... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5671541 | Accuracy verification devices for coordinate measuring machines Devices for verifying the dimensional accuracy of a measuring instrument are provided. In one embodiment, a verification block has a substantially planar surface and a known nonplanar surface adjacent thereto. During verification, a probe attached to the ... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5669150 | Coordinate measuring machine having articulated arm A coordinate measuring machine includes a support structure, an articulated arm having a first end pivotally connected to the support structure and a second end that is movable in a horizontal plane. A Z-ram assembly is mounted to the second end of the ar... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5616917 | Device for measuring an angle between pivotally-connected members A device for measuring an angle between pivotally connected, intersecting sides of a parallelogram includes a grating having a pattern of parallel, straight grating lines formed on a substrate, and a read head. The grating is mounted in a fixed position w... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5535524 | Vibration damper for coordinate measuring machine A coordinate measuring machine has a single vertical column mounted to a horizontal table for moving in the x-direction, and a carriage mounted on the column for vertical movement in the z-direction. The column is moved with a motor that drives a rack and... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5418730 | Control axis mounted computer interface for coordinate measuring machines A computer interface device for a coordinate measuring machine comprises a trackball that transmits perpendicular movement signals to a computer in response to corresponding perpendicular tangential movement of the trackball. The computer is interconnecte... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5231768 | Stacked block step gage The invention comprises a contacting block step gage in which the individual blocks are fastened together under extremely high compressive forces and any bending of the step gage is compensated for and in which the measuring surface is on the neutral axis... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5042162 | Coordinate measuring machine with vibration dampening system A vibration dampening system particularly for use in a gantry-type coordinate measuring machine. The vibration dampening system includes a vibration damper in the gantry structure, a vibration damper in the Z-rail, and means in the supports for the base f... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4958437 | Coordinate measuring machine with vibration damper A vibration damper disposed in a gantry-type coordinate measuring machine. The vibration damper includes a block having a substantial mass suspended from the moving gantry-type structure by highly energy absorbent pads having a low rebound resilience. The... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4949465 | Counterweight for coordinate measuring machine Apparatus for counterbalancing a vertically movable element of a machine includes an air cylinder attached to the movable element on the axis of movement and having a small axial opening at its upper end. A piston located in the air cylinder is attached t... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4946293 | Gas bearing having an auxiliary reservoir A gas bearing system for maintaining high static stiffness while damping high and low frequency vibrations. The system includes a bearing shoe having a primary reservoir which is supplied with gas through a primary restrictor, and an auxiliary reservoir. ... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4939678 | Method for calibration of coordinate measuring machine Methods for determining nonrigid error parameters that result from deflection or deformation of machine elements and correcting scale readings in a coordinate measuring machine. The nonrigid error parameters are a function of probe position along two dire... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4926360 | Electronic gage amplifier and display The invention provides an electronic gage amplifier which converts sinusoidal signals representing measurement data from a gage head into a visual display of measurement data. The measurement signals are received by the amplifier at the input of a mixer w... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4884889 | Calibration system for coordinate measuring machine A calibration system for measuring the parametric errors in a coordinate measuring machine having a first element and a table which are movable in three dimensions relative to each other. The apparatus comprises a reflector assembly attachable to the firs... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4866643 | Method for automatic compensation of probe offset in a coordinate measuring machine A method for automatic probe offset compensation in a machine for measuring coordinates of a workpiece surface by contacting points on the surface with a probe having a prescribed diameter and sensing and recording the coordinates of the probe. The method... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4835871 | Counterweight for coordinate measuring machine Apparatus for counterbalancing a vertically movable element of a machine includes an air cylinder attached to the movable element on the axis of movement and having a small axial opening at its upper end. A piston located in the air cylinder is attached t... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4833630 | Method and apparatus for the tridimensional measuring of an object A method and apparatus provides a three dimensional measurement of a point on an object. A surface with a system for detecting the position of sensors is placed adjacent to the surface and an assembly disposed adjacent to the surface yet freely movable wi... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4815213 | Apparatus for temperature compensation of sensing means of a machine In a coordinate measuring machine, apparatus for compensating the sensing means for determining the position of a probe for changes in temperature, where the machine base and the support column for the probe have differing coefficients of thermal expansio... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4802774 | Gas bearing for guiding relative movement of precision machine parts In a precision machine, such as a coordinate measuring machine or a machine tool in which a carriage rides along a rail, a gas bearing for applying a constant preload force to a bearing shoe over a range of relative movement between said bearing shoe and ... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4763420 | Base assembly for coordinate measuring machine A base assembly for a machine tool includes a support arrangement between a metal base and a granite worktable which eliminates distortion caused by differential thermal expansion and contraction and which isolates the base from deformation due to the wei... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4492036 | Magnetic ball bar gauge A ball bar gauge for evaluating the performance of coordinate measuring machines is disclosed. The gauge consists of a rigid bar having a magnetic chuck at each end. Each magnetic chuck consists of a permanent magnet and six magnetic pole pieces surrounde... | 01/08/1985 |
| 4485594 | Surface grinding machine A surface grinding machine capable of being computer operated and having a multi-function capability for performing conventional slot and surface, plunge, side wheel, creep feed and short stroke grinding in any desired combination or sequence. A table con... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4191059 | Linear actuator A linear actuator for converting rotary motion to linear motion including an elongated rotary threadless shaft and a rider assembly mounted for movement axially of the shaft and carrying rollers mounted for rotation about their respective axes with their ... | 03/04/1980 |
| 4187612 | Height gage 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 whic... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4168639 | Machine tool having a programmed turret The invention relates to a machine tool of the type having a rotatable support for the material to be worked upon and a slide movable toward the work carrying a programmed turret with a plurality of tool supports which may be indexed to position one tool ... | 09/25/1979 |
| 4129949 | Height gage This invention relates to a height gage of a type to be attached to a digital readout and in which a source of air under pressure is utilized for providing anti-friction means for moving a slide which carries a tool for measuring distance.... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4128278 | Linear motion ball bearing with dynamic stiffness A linear motion ball bearing assembly is provided for mounting within a housing and comprises a plurality of ball retainer members with a raceway therein. With the members surrounding a shaft, a load bearing plate is associated with the load bearing porti... | 12/05/1978 |
| 4120538 | Pillow block including plurality of self-aligning linear motion bearings A pillow block for the reception of self-aligning linear motion bearings which pillow block can be made up of two or more self-aligning bearing units which will allow increased bearing surface with an ease of alignment.... | 10/17/1978 |
| 4060007 | Clutch teeth This invention relates to a clutch tooth design which provides increased load carrying ability by having substantial face to face contact of the teeth during a partial engagement of the clutch teeth. The teeth of the clutch are machined to a profile form ... | 11/29/1977 |
