公开(公告)号：US20150276366A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14231492

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Mitutoyo Corporation

Inventor： Casey E. Emtman ,  Michael Edward Goldsworthy ,  William Randall Garrity

IPC: G01B3/20

CPC classification number: G01B3/205 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B3/18 ,  G01B3/20 ,  G01B3/22 ,  G01B5/00 ,  G01B5/02 ,  G01B5/08 ,  G01B5/12 ,  G01B5/14 ,  G01D5/12

Abstract: A flexible mount is provided for coupling a force actuator to a caliper jaw. The flexible mount includes a first mounting portion for being coupled to the caliper jaw, a second mounting portion for being coupled to the force actuator, and a flexible element (e.g., a parallel flexure) coupled between the first and second mounting portions. When a force is applied to the force actuator (e.g., by a user pushing on a thumbwheel) along the measuring axis direction, the flexible element flexes to generate a measuring force that is applied to the caliper jaw. The use of the flexible mount results in more control and a better feel for a user when attempting to exert control to provide a desired amount of force during a measuring process. The flexible mount may also utilize a fastening configuration that is compatible with existing mounting features on existing caliper jaws.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将力致动器联接到卡钳钳的柔性安装件。 柔性支架包括用于联接到卡钳钳口的第一安装部分，用于联接到力致动器的第二安装部分和联接在第一和第二安装部分之间的柔性元件（例如，平行挠曲件）。 当力沿着测量轴方向施加到力致动器（例如，通过用户按下指轮时），柔性元件弯曲以产生施加到卡钳钳的测量力。 当在测量过程中试图施加控制以提供期望的力量时，使用柔性安装件可以实现更多的控制和更好的使用感。 柔性支架还可以利用与现有卡钳钳口上的现有安装特征相兼容的紧固配置。

公开(公告)号：US20140150570A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US13706225

申请日：2012-12-05

Applicant: MITUTOYO CORPORATION

Inventor： Michael Nahum ,  Joseph D. Tobiason ,  Casey E. Emtman

IPC: G01D21/02

CPC classification number: G01D21/02 ,  G01B3/205 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/044 ,  G01L1/2206 ,  G01L5/0038 ,  G01L5/009

Abstract: An electrically powered caliper is provided which includes a scale member, a slider, a displacement sensor, a force sensing arrangement and a signal processing portion. The signal processing portion is configured to receive a force signal and indicate a respective force corresponding to the respective position of the slider. Force data is acquired comprising a plurality of respective forces corresponding to respective positions of the slider. The signal processing portion defines an acceptable measurement force range defined by at least a minimum force threshold that is determined such that it exceeds a compensation force corresponding to at least one force component included in the force signal that is independent of user variations of the measurement force. It may analyze acquired force data to identify pre-contact data, and set the minimum force threshold for a current measurement procedure based on that pre-contact data.

Abstract translation: 提供一种电动卡钳，其包括刻度件，滑块，位移传感器，力感测装置和信号处理部分。 信号处理部分被配置为接收力信号并且指示对应于滑块的​​相应位置的相应力。 获取力数据，其包括对应于滑块的​​相应位置的多个相应的力。 信号处理部分限定由至少最小力阈值限定的可接受的测量力范围，该最小力阈值被确定为使得其超过与包括在力信号中的至少一个力分量相对应的补偿力，该力分量独立于测量力的用户变化 。 它可以分析获取的力数据以识别预接触数据，并且基于该预接触数据设置当前测量过程的最小力阈值。

公开(公告)号：US09267779B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US14231492

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Mitutoyo Corporation

Inventor： Casey E. Emtman ,  Michael Edward Goldsworthy ,  William Randall Garrity

IPC: G01B3/10 ,  G01B3/20 ,  G01B3/00 ,  G01B5/00 ,  G01B5/14 ,  G01B5/08 ,  G01B5/12 ,  G01B5/02 ,  G01D5/12 ,  G01B3/22 ,  G01B3/18

CPC classification number: G01B3/205 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B3/18 ,  G01B3/20 ,  G01B3/22 ,  G01B5/00 ,  G01B5/02 ,  G01B5/08 ,  G01B5/12 ,  G01B5/14 ,  G01D5/12

Abstract: A flexible mount is provided for coupling a force actuator to a caliper jaw. The flexible mount includes a first mounting portion for being coupled to the caliper jaw, a second mounting portion for being coupled to the force actuator, and a flexible element (e.g., a parallel flexure) coupled between the first and second mounting portions. When a force is applied to the force actuator (e.g., by a user pushing on a thumbwheel) along the measuring axis direction, the flexible element flexes to generate a measuring force that is applied to the caliper jaw. The use of the flexible mount results in more control and a better feel for a user when attempting to exert control to provide a desired amount of force during a measuring process. The flexible mount may also utilize a fastening configuration that is compatible with existing mounting features on existing caliper jaws.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将力致动器联接到卡钳钳的柔性安装件。 柔性支架包括用于联接到卡钳钳口的第一安装部分，用于联接到力致动器的第二安装部分和联接在第一和第二安装部分之间的柔性元件（例如，平行挠曲件）。 当力沿着测量轴方向施加到力致动器（例如，通过用户按下指轮时），柔性元件弯曲以产生施加到卡钳钳的测量力。 当在测量过程中试图施加控制以提供期望的力量时，使用柔性安装件可以实现更多的控制和更好的使用感。 柔性支架还可以利用与现有卡钳钳口上的现有安装特征相兼容的紧固配置。

公开(公告)号：US08898923B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13706225

申请日：2012-12-05

Applicant: Mitutoyo Corporation

Inventor： Michael Nahum ,  Joseph D. Tobiason ,  Casey E. Emtman

IPC: G01B5/14 ,  G01D21/02 ,  G01L1/00

CPC classification number: G01D21/02 ,  G01B3/205 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/044 ,  G01L1/2206 ,  G01L5/0038 ,  G01L5/009

Abstract: An electrically powered caliper is provided which includes a scale member, a slider, a displacement sensor, a force sensing arrangement and a signal processing portion. The signal processing portion is configured to receive a force signal and indicate a respective force corresponding to the respective position of the slider. Force data is acquired comprising a plurality of respective forces corresponding to respective positions of the slider. The signal processing portion defines an acceptable measurement force range defined by at least a minimum force threshold that is determined such that it exceeds a compensation force corresponding to at least one force component included in the force signal that is independent of user variations of the measurement force. It may analyze acquired force data to identify pre-contact data, and set the minimum force threshold for a current measurement procedure based on that pre-contact data.

Abstract translation: 提供一种电动卡钳，其包括刻度件，滑块，位移传感器，力感测装置和信号处理部分。 信号处理部分被配置为接收力信号并且指示对应于滑块的​​相应位置的相应力。 获取力数据，其包括对应于滑块的​​相应位置的多个相应的力。 信号处理部分限定由至少最小力阈值限定的可接受的测量力范围，该最小力阈值被确定为使得其超过对应于包括在力信号中的至少一个力分量的补偿力，该力分量独立于测量力的用户变化 。 它可以分析获取的力数据以识别预接触数据，并且基于该预接触数据设置当前测量过程的最小力阈值。

公开(公告)号：US20150316365A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14267666

申请日：2014-05-01

Applicant: Mitutoyo Corporation

Inventor： Casey E. Emtman ,  William Randall Garrity ,  Michael Edward Goldsworthy

IPC: G01B3/20

CPC classification number: G01B3/20 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B3/205

Abstract: A force indicator arrangement provides tactile or auditory feedback regarding a measuring force applied through a force actuator to a caliper jaw. The force indicator arrangement, coupled between the force actuator and the caliper jaw, includes an incremented member, an engaging member and a compliant element. The incremented member includes increment marker(s), and the engaging member is arranged to engage the increment marker(s) to produce tactile and/or auditory feedback (e.g., clicks) to indicate an amount of measuring force that is being applied arising from deformation of the compliant element. Different increment marker configurations may be provided to indicate different levels of measuring force. A set of interchangeable force indicator arrangements with different force sensitivities may be provided for use in different applications. A retrofitable force indicator arrangement may also utilize a fastening configuration that is compatible with existing mounting features on existing caliper jaws.

Abstract translation: 力指示器装置提供关于通过力致动器施加到卡钳钳口的测量力的触觉或听觉反馈。 耦合在力致动器和卡爪之间的力指示器布置包括增量构件，接合构件和顺应元件。 增加的构件包括增量标记，并且接合构件被布置成接合增量标记以产生触觉和/或听觉反馈（例如，点击），以指示由...引起的测量力的量 柔顺元件的变形。 可以提供不同的增量标记配置以指示不同程度的测量力。 可以提供具有不同力灵敏度的一组可互换的力指示器装置用于不同的应用。 可变形力指示器布置还可以利用与现有卡钳钳口上的现有安装特征相兼容的紧固配置。

公开(公告)号：US20150247717A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14194461

申请日：2014-02-28

Applicant: Mitutoyo Corporation

Inventor： Casey E. Emtman ,  MIchael Edward Goldsworthy ,  William Randall Garrity

IPC: G01B3/20

CPC classification number: G01B3/205 ,  Y10T74/18568

Abstract: A compliant wheel assembly is provided for moving a caliper jaw relative to a caliper spar. The wheel assembly includes a rotary bearing member, a rotary actuation member and a compliant coupling element. The rotary bearing member is coupled to the caliper jaw and may engage the caliper spar. The rotary actuation member is actuated by a user to apply a measuring force. The compliant coupling element is configured to compliantly couple the rotary actuation member to the rotary bearing member. Using the compliant wheel assembly, a user is able to apply a more consistent amount of measurement force than could typically be achieved with a conventional rigid thumb wheel in caliper. In one implementation, a displacement indicator may also be provided that is responsive to the rotational displacement between the rotary bearing and actuation members for indicating an amount of measurement force that is being applied.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种柔性轮组件，用于相对于卡钳翼梁移动卡钳夹。 轮组件包括旋转轴承构件，旋转致动构件和柔性联接元件。 旋转轴承构件联接到卡钳钳口并且可以接合卡钳翼片。 旋转致动构件由使用者致动以施加测量力。 柔性联接元件构造成将旋转致动构件顺从地联接到旋转轴承构件。 使用顺应性车轮组件，用户能够应用比通常用卡尺的常规刚性拇指轮实现的更一致的测量力。 在一个实施方案中，还可以提供响应于旋转轴承和致动构件之间的旋转位移的位移指示器，用于指示所施加的测量力的量。

公开(公告)号：US09347757B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14194461

申请日：2014-02-28

Applicant: Mitutoyo Corporation

Inventor： Casey E. Emtman ,  Michael Edward Goldsworthy ,  William Randall Garrity

IPC: G01B3/20

CPC classification number: G01B3/205 ,  Y10T74/18568

Abstract: A compliant wheel assembly is provided for moving a caliper jaw relative to a caliper spar. The wheel assembly includes a rotary bearing member, a rotary actuation member and a compliant coupling element. The rotary bearing member is coupled to the caliper jaw and may engage the caliper spar. The rotary actuation member is actuated by a user to apply a measuring force. The compliant coupling element is configured to compliantly couple the rotary actuation member to the rotary bearing member. Using the compliant wheel assembly, a user is able to apply a more consistent amount of measurement force than could typically be achieved with a conventional rigid thumb wheel in caliper. In one implementation, a displacement indicator may also be provided that is responsive to the rotational displacement between the rotary bearing and actuation members for indicating an amount of measurement force that is being applied.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种柔性轮组件，用于相对于卡钳翼梁移动卡钳夹。 轮组件包括旋转轴承构件，旋转致动构件和柔性联接元件。 旋转轴承构件联接到卡钳钳口并且可以接合卡钳翼片。 旋转致动构件由使用者致动以施加测量力。 柔性联接元件构造成将旋转致动构件顺从地联接到旋转轴承构件。 使用顺应性车轮组件，用户能够应用比通常用卡尺的常规刚性拇指轮实现的更一致的测量力。 在一个实施方案中，还可以提供响应于旋转轴承和致动构件之间的旋转位移的位移指示器，用于指示所施加的测量力的量。

公开(公告)号：US09212883B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14267666

申请日：2014-05-01

Applicant: Mitutoyo Corporation

Inventor： Casey E. Emtman ,  William Randall Garrity ,  Michael Edward Goldsworthy

IPC: G01B3/20

CPC classification number: G01B3/20 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B3/205

Abstract: A force indicator arrangement provides tactile or auditory feedback regarding a measuring force applied through a force actuator to a caliper jaw. The force indicator arrangement, coupled between the force actuator and the caliper jaw, includes an incremented member, an engaging member and a compliant element. The incremented member includes increment marker(s), and the engaging member is arranged to engage the increment marker(s) to produce tactile and/or auditory feedback (e.g., clicks) to indicate an amount of measuring force that is being applied arising from deformation of the compliant element. Different increment marker configurations may be provided to indicate different levels of measuring force. A set of interchangeable force indicator arrangements with different force sensitivities may be provided for use in different applications. A retrofitable force indicator arrangement may also utilize a fastening configuration that is compatible with existing mounting features on existing caliper jaws.

Abstract translation: 力指示器装置提供关于通过力致动器施加到卡钳钳口的测量力的触觉或听觉反馈。 耦合在力致动器和卡爪之间的力指示器布置包括增量构件，接合构件和顺应元件。 增加的构件包括增量标记，并且接合构件被布置成接合增量标记以产生触觉和/或听觉反馈（例如，点击），以指示由...引起的测量力的量 柔顺元件的变形。 可以提供不同的增量标记配置以指示不同程度的测量力。 可以提供具有不同力灵敏度的一组可互换的力指示器装置用于不同的应用。 可变形力指示器布置还可以利用与现有卡钳钳口上的现有安装特征相兼容的紧固配置。