公开(公告)号：US09869537B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US15059528

申请日：2016-03-03

Applicant: MITUTOYO CORPORATION

Inventor： Kazuhiko Hidaka ,  Takeshi Yamamoto

IPC: G01B5/012 ,  G01B3/00

CPC classification number: G01B3/002 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B5/012

Abstract: A contact probe includes a stylus, a spring, a magnetic body, and a permanent magnet. The stylus is displaceable in an X direction and a tip of the stylus makes contact with a measured object. A first end of the spring is fixated and a second end provides spring force along the X direction. A position of the magnetic body is fixated with respect to the stylus. The permanent magnet is arranged separated from the magnetic body so as to generate a magnetic force along the X direction between the magnetic body and the permanent magnet.

公开(公告)号：US09726482B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14962880

申请日：2015-12-08

Applicant: HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH

Inventor： Claudio Iseli ,  Bernhard Sprenger

IPC: G01B21/00 ,  G01B21/04 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G01B7/008 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01B3/00

CPC classification number: G01B21/045 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G01B7/008 ,  G01B11/005 ,  G01B21/047

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method for compensating a force at a probe element of a probing unit. The probing unit being attached to and moved along a defined moving path with a number of moving points by a coordinate measuring machine for approaching a measuring point at an object. The probing unit comprises an actuator which is arranged and designed in such manner that a force is applicable to the probe element with respect to at least one actuating direction in variable and defined manner, the force depending on an applied actuating signal. Movement information about an expected movement of the probing unit is received, the movement information provides information about an expected displacement behaviour of the probe element relative to the probing unit due to induced forces emerging by moving the probing unit.

公开(公告)号：US20160178362A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14962880

申请日：2015-12-08

Applicant: HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH

Inventor： Claudio ISELI ,  Bernhard SPRENGER

IPC: G01B21/04

CPC classification number: G01B21/045 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G01B7/008 ,  G01B11/005 ,  G01B21/047

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method for compensating a force at a probe element of a probing unit. The probing unit being attached to and moved along a defined moving path with a number of moving points by a coordinate measuring machine for approaching a measuring point at an object. The probing unit comprises an actuator which is arranged and designed in such manner that a force is applicable to the probe element with respect to at least one actuating direction in variable and defined manner, the force depending on an applied actuating signal. Movement information about an expected movement of the probing unit is received, the movement information provides information about an expected displacement behaviour of the probe element relative to the probing unit due to induced forces emerging by moving the probing unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于补偿探测单元的探针元件处的力的方法。 探测单元通过用于接近物体处的测量点的坐标测量机沿着具有多个移动点的确定的移动路径附接和移动。 探测单元包括致动器，该致动器以这样的方式设置和设计，使得力可以相对于至少一个致动方向以可变和限定的方式应用于探针元件，该力取决于施加的致动信号。 接收到关于探测单元的预期移动的运动信息，运动信息由于通过移动探测单元而产生的感应力而提供关于探测元件相对于探测单元的预期位移特性的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08782915B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13373143

申请日：2011-11-04

Applicant: Matthias Reitemeyer ,  Heinz-Joachim Kedziora

Inventor： Matthias Reitemeyer ,  Heinz-Joachim Kedziora

IPC: G01B5/20

CPC classification number: G01B3/008 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G01B21/042

Abstract: A measuring device (10) and method for measuring a surface profile of a workpiece. A measuring carriage (15) is moved in a straight line at a distance from the workpiece surface in a moving direction (x), without accelerating a carried probe tip (25). The free probe end (40) of the probe tip (25) rests on the workpiece surface (11) with a measuring force (Fm) and is deflected during the measurement in a measuring direction (z), transverse to moving direction (x), the surface profile causes a track-dependent deflection (zT) of the probe end (49). A measured value receiver (45) detects the deflecting value (s) describing the deflection of the probe end (40) in measuring direction (z). In an analyzing unit (21), a measuring force change value describing the change of the measuring force (Fm) between the probe end (40) and the workpiece surface (11) is formed for detecting measuring errors/inaccuracies.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量工件的表面轮廓的测量装置（10）和方法。 测量托架（15）在移动方向（x）上与工件表面距离一直线移动，而不加速承载的探针尖端（25）。 探针尖端（25）的自由探测端（40）以测量力（Fm）落在工件表面（11）上，并且在测量方向（z）的横向于移动方向（x）的测量期间偏转， ，表面轮廓导致探针端部（49）的跟踪相关偏转（zT）。 测量值接收器（45）在测量方向（z）上检测描述探针端部（40）的偏转的偏转值。 在分析单元（21）中，形成描述探测端（40）和工件表面（11）之间的测量力（Fm）的变化的测量力变化值，用于检测测量误差/不准确度。

公开(公告)号：US08739428B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13541024

申请日：2012-07-03

Applicant: Casey Edward Emtman

Inventor： Casey Edward Emtman

IPC: G01B3/18

CPC classification number: G01B3/18 ,  G01B3/008

Abstract: A micrometer, including a constant force drive spring actuator configuration, is disclosed which comprises a frame, an anvil, a spindle, a linear displacement sensor that senses a displacement of the spindle, and an actuator including a button which is configured to move the spindle toward or away from the anvil. The spindle drive is attached to a constant force spring actuator comprising at least one constant force spring coil extending toward the spindle and attached between the spindle and the frame such that the sum of their forces drives the spindle toward the anvil with an approximately constant force. In some embodiments, the constant force spring actuator comprises at least two parallel constant force spring coils, extending in parallel toward the spindle. The constant force spring may be made more compact, exert a greater force, and have an extended life relative to known configurations.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括恒力驱动弹簧致动器构造的千分尺，其包括框架，砧座，主轴，感测主轴的位移的线性位移传感器，以及包括按钮的致动器，该按钮构造成使主轴 朝向或远离铁砧。 主轴驱动器连接到恒力弹簧致动器，该恒力弹簧致动器包括至少一个恒定力弹簧线圈，该弹簧线圈朝向主轴延伸并且安装在主轴和框架之间，使得它们的力的总和以大致恒定的力将主轴驱动到砧座。 在一些实施例中，恒力弹簧致动器包括至少两个平行的恒力弹簧线圈，其平行于主轴延伸。 恒力弹簧可以制成更紧凑，施加更大的力，并且相对于已知构造具有延长的使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：US08701301B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13429679

申请日：2012-03-26

Applicant: Tatsuki Nakayama ,  Futoshi Doi

Inventor： Tatsuki Nakayama ,  Futoshi Doi

IPC: G01B5/20

CPC classification number: G01B5/0016 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B5/016 ,  G01B5/28

Abstract: In a surface texture measuring instrument, a measurement arm includes: a first measurement arm that is supported by a bracket around a support shaft movably in a circular movement in a casing; and a second measurement arm having styluses that are attachably and detachably provided to an end of the first measurement arm via an attachment-detachment mechanism, the attachment-detachment mechanism being arranged in the casing. A displacement detector includes: a scale provided to the measurement arm; and a detection head provided to the bracket to face the scale. A detecting surface of the scale is on an axis of the measurement arm and on a plane of the circular movement of the measurement arm.

Abstract translation: 在表面纹理测量仪器中，测量臂包括：第一测量臂，其由围绕支撑轴的托架以可移动的方式在壳体中以圆周运动支撑; 以及第二测量臂，其具有经由安装 - 拆卸机构可附接和可拆卸地设置在第一测量臂的端部的触针，所述安装拆卸机构布置在壳体中。 位移检测器包括：提供给测量臂的刻度; 以及检测头，其被设置到所述支架以面对所述刻度。 标尺的检测表面在测量臂的轴线上并且位于测量臂的圆周运动的平面上。

公开(公告)号：US08549899B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12923120

申请日：2010-09-02

Applicant: Shiro Igasaki ,  Masaoki Yamagata

Inventor： Shiro Igasaki ,  Masaoki Yamagata

IPC: G01B5/28

CPC classification number: G01B7/012 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B7/008 ,  G01B7/28

Abstract: A surface texture measuring instrument includes a force sensor (1), an actuator (11) and a detector (12). The surface texture measuring instrument further includes: a scanning controller (54) that collects a detection signal from the force sensor (1) and drives the actuator such that the detecting signal coincides with a target measurement value; a touch signal generator (51) that generates a touch signal when the detection signal from the force sensor (1) coincides with the target measurement value; and a measurement value collecting unit (55) that collects a measurement value from a counter (26) at a predetermined time interval in a state where a fluctuation range of the detection signal from the force sensor (1) is within a preset range when a scanning controller is in operation, the latch counter (52) collecting a measurement value from a latch counter (52) each time the touch signal is generated in a state where the detection signal from the force sensor (1) oscillates and an amplitude exceeds the preset range.

公开(公告)号：US20130123668A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13807658

申请日：2010-12-09

Applicant: Manuel Rodrigues Quintas ,  Carlos Manuel Sousa Moreira Da Silva ,  Tiago Faustino Andrade ,  Maria Teresa Braga Valente De Almeida Restivo ,  Maria de Fátima De Castro Chousal ,  Teresa Maria De Serpa Pinto Freitas Do Amaral

Inventor： Manuel Rodrigues Quintas ,  Carlos Manuel Sousa Moreira Da Silva ,  Tiago Faustino Andrade ,  Maria Teresa Braga Valente De Almeida Restivo ,  Maria de Fátima De Castro Chousal ,  Teresa Maria De Serpa Pinto Freitas Do Amaral

IPC: A61B5/107

CPC classification number: A61B5/1075 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0053 ,  A61B5/1072 ,  A61B5/442 ,  A61B5/4872 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B3/16

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a device for measuring skinfold thickness digitally instrumented for reading the thickness of skin folds and possessing wireless data communication capability with a remote station (for example, a personal computer) in which is installed a software application integrating a database.The developed device utilises working principles distinct from those available in the market, in particular uses a constant force actuator (11) integrated in the device handle (12A), whose primary function is to impose a constant contact pressure between the end tip faces (1A and 1B) and the skinfold under measurement. Another characteristic is related to the increase of the opening limit of the end tips (1A and 1B) by using a large centre distance for the jaws pivot axes, jointly with a cam for compensating the change in the force arm length, the constant force actuator and the orientation mechanism of the clamping faces of the end tips, whereby the application of a constant pressure throughout the whole measuring range is accomplished.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是一种用于测量皮肤褶皱厚度的装置，用于读取皮肤褶皱的厚度并具有与远程站（例如个人计算机）具有无线数据通信能力的装置，其中安装了集成数据库的软件应用程序 。 开发的装置利用与市场上可获得的工作原理不同的工作原理，特别是使用集成在装置手柄（12A）中的恒力致动器（11），其主要功能是在端部尖端面（1A）之间施加恒定的接触压力 和1B）和被测量的皮肤褶皱。 另一个特征与通过使用用于夹爪枢转轴的大的中心距离与用于补偿力臂长度的变化的凸轮以及恒定力致动器的凸轮联合来增加端部末端（1A和1B）的开口极限 以及末端的夹紧面的取向机构，由此在整个测量范围内施加恒定的压力。

公开(公告)号：US08033032B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12501806

申请日：2009-07-13

Applicant: Yuji Fujikawa ,  Masahiko Tachikake ,  Kouji Matsumoto ,  Shuji Hayashida

Inventor： Yuji Fujikawa ,  Masahiko Tachikake ,  Kouji Matsumoto ,  Shuji Hayashida

IPC: G01B3/18 ,  G01B5/12

CPC classification number: G01B5/12 ,  G01B3/008

Abstract: An inside diameter measuring tool includes: a main body; an axially moving spindle having a male screw to be screwed to the main body; a plurality of contact pieces provided on the main body, the measuring pieces moving in a direction substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the spindle; and a conical member interposed between the contact pieces and the spindle, the conical member advancing and retracting the contact pieces in the direction substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the spindle. The lead of the male screw of the spindle is 1.0 mm or more and the cone angle of the conical member is less than 53 degrees. Preferably, the lead of the male screw is 2.0 mm and the cone angle of the conical member is approximately 28 degrees.

Abstract translation: 内径测量工具包括：主体; 轴向移动的主轴，其具有螺纹连接到主体的外螺纹; 所述多个接触片设置在所述主体上，所述测量件沿与所述心轴的轴向大致正交的方向移动; 以及插入在所述接触片和所述心轴之间的锥形构件，所述锥形构件沿着与所述心轴的轴向大致正交的方向推进和缩回所述接触片。 主轴的外螺纹的引线为1.0mm以上，锥形构件的锥角小于53度。 优选地，外螺纹的引线为2.0mm，锥形构件的锥角约为28度。

公开(公告)号：US20110005307A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12923119

申请日：2010-09-02

Applicant: Shiro Igasaki ,  Masaoki Yamagata

Inventor： Shiro Igasaki ,  Masaoki Yamagata

IPC: G01B5/28

CPC classification number: G01B7/012 ,  G01B3/008 ,  G01B7/008 ,  G01B7/28

Abstract: A surface texture measuring instrument includes a force sensor (1), an actuator (11) and a detector (12). The surface texture measuring instrument further includes: a scanning controller (54) that collects a detection signal from the force sensor (1) and drives the actuator such that the detecting signal coincides with a target measurement value; a touch signal generator (51) that generates a touch signal when the detection signal from the force sensor (1) coincides with the target measurement value; and a measurement value collecting unit (55) that collects a measurement value from a counter (26) at a predetermined time interval in a state where a fluctuation range of the detection signal from the force sensor (1) is within a preset range when a scanning controller is in operation, the latch counter (52) collecting a measurement value from a latch counter (52) each time the touch signal is generated in a state where the detection signal from the force sensor (1) oscillates and an amplitude exceeds the preset range.

Abstract translation: 表面纹理测量仪器包括力传感器（1），致动器（11）和检测器（12）。 表面纹理测量仪器还包括：扫描控制器（54），其收集来自力传感器（1）的检测信号并驱动致动器，使得检测信号与目标测量值一致; 当来自力传感器（1）的检测信号与目标测量值一致时产生触摸信号的触摸信号发生器（51）; 以及测量值收集单元（55），其在来自力传感器（1）的检测信号的波动范围处于预设范围内的状态下以预定时间间隔从计数器（26）收集测量值，当a 扫描控制器正在运行时，每当在来自力传感器（1）的检测信号振荡并且幅度超过该值的状态下每次产生触摸信号时，锁存计数器（52）从锁存计数器（52）收集测量值 预设范围。