US3594909A
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Apparatus for measuring a dimension of a member
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1969-02-26
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-02-26
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the contour measurement of a dimension of a member, defined by opposed contours has a frame and opposed sensing assemblies aligned adjacent the contours. Each of the sensing assemblies has a guide on the frame disposed adjacent to a contour; a mount reciprocable on the guide, a first drive connected to the mount for reciprocating the mount on the guide adjacent the contour; a probe reciprocable in the mount between an initial position away from the contour, a probe contact position which provides zero settings for the apparatus and a probe measuring position in engagement with the contour; a second drive connected to the probe for reciprocating the probe between the initial position, the probe contact position and the probe measuring position; and a first signal device associated with the probe and operable to produce a zero signal when the probe is in the probe contact position and to produce a measurement signal when the probe is in the probe measuring position. A control device is connected to the first drive, the second drive and the first signal device. The control device causes the first drive to move the probe along the contour; and causes the second drive to move the probe between the initial position, the probe contact position and the probe measuring position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Schultz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:30
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B7/00; G01B7/28; G01B7/287; B; B21; B21B; B21B38/00; B21B38/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
364 words
Apparatus for the contour measurement of a dimension of a member, said dimension being defined by opposed contours, said apparatus having: a. a frame adapted to receive said member therein and having opposed guide means disposed adjacent to said opposed contours, b. opposed sensing assemblies reciprocable on said opposed guide means adjacent to said opposed contours, 1. each of said sensing assemblies having: a. mounting means reciprocable on said guide means; b. a first elevating drive means connected to said mounting means for reciprocating said mounting means on said guide means adjacent said contour; c. a probe reciprocable in said mounting means between an initial position away from said contour, a probe contact position which provides zero settings for said apparatus and a probe measuring position in engagement with said contour; d. a second lateral drive means connected to said probe for reciprocating said probe between said initial position, said probe contact position and said probe measuring position; and e. a first signal means associated with said probe and operable to produce a zero signal when said probe is in said probe contact position and to produce a measurement signal when said probe is in the probe measuring position; and c. control means connected to said first elevating drive means, said second lateral drive means and said first signal means, 1. said control means being operable to cause said first elevating drive means to move said probe along said contour; 2. said control means being operable to cause said second lateral drive means to move said probe between said initial position, said probe contact position and said probe measuring position; and 3. said control means being operable to receive said zero signal and said measurement signal, to cause the correlation of said zero signal and said measurement signal and the printing of a record of said dimension; and d. temperature measurement means connected to said probe to sense contact of said probe with said member by the difference in temperature between said probe and said member, said control means being connected to said temperature measurement means to receive temperature signals from said temperature measurement means and to calculate and to print temperature adjusted dimensions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
364 words
Apparatus for the contour measurement of a dimension of a member, said dimension being defined by opposed contours, said apparatus having: a. a frame adapted to receive said member therein and having opposed guide means disposed adjacent to said opposed contours, b. opposed sensing assemblies reciprocable on said opposed guide means adjacent to said opposed contours, 1. each of said sensing assemblies having: a. mounting means reciprocable on said guide means; b. a first elevating drive means connected to said mounting means for reciprocating said mounting means on said guide means adjacent said contour; c. a probe reciprocable in said mounting means between an initial position away from said contour, a probe contact position which provides zero settings for said apparatus and a probe measuring position in engagement with said contour; d. a second lateral drive means connected to said probe for reciprocating said probe between said initial position, said probe contact position and said probe measuring position; and e. a first signal means associated with said probe and operable to produce a zero signal when said probe is in said probe contact position and to produce a measurement signal when said probe is in the probe measuring position; and c. control means connected to said first elevating drive means, said second lateral drive means and said first signal means, 1. said control means being operable to cause said first elevating drive means to move said probe along said contour; 2. said control means being operable to cause said second lateral drive means to move said probe between said initial position, said probe contact position and said probe measuring position; and 3. said control means being operable to receive said zero signal and said measurement signal, to cause the correlation of said zero signal and said measurement signal and the printing of a record of said dimension; and d. temperature measurement means connected to said probe to sense contact of said probe with said member by the difference in temperature between said probe and said member, said control means being connected to said temperature measurement means to receive temperature signals from said temperature measurement means and to calculate and to print temperature adjusted dimensions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
said control means being operable to cause said second lateral drive means to move said probe between said initial position, said probe contact position and said probe measuring position; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
said control means being operable to cause said second lateral drive means to move said probe between said initial position, said probe contact position and said probe measuring position; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said control means is also operable to sense contact of said probe with said member and use said temperature signals to stop and reverse said probe by stopping and reversing one of said first elevating drive means and said second lateral drive means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
said control means being operable to cause said second lateral drive means to move said probe between said initial position, said probe contact position and said probe measuring position; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
said control means being operable to cause said second lateral drive means to move said probe between said initial position, said probe contact position and said probe measuring position; and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said control means has a first shaft encoder member connected to said first elevating drive means for sensing linear movement of said probe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
said control means being operable to receive said zero signal and said measurement signal, to cause the correlation of said zero signal and said measurement signal and the printing of a record of said dimension; and d. temperature measurement means connected to said probe to sense contact of said probe with said member by the difference in temperature between said probe and said member, said control means being connected to said temperature measurement means to receive temperature signals from said temperature measurement means and to calculate and to print temperature adjusted dimensions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
92 words
said control means being operable to receive said zero signal and said measurement signal, to cause the correlation of said zero signal and said measurement signal and the printing of a record of said dimension; and d. temperature measurement means connected to said probe to sense contact of said probe with said member by the difference in temperature between said probe and said member, said control means being connected to said temperature measurement means to receive temperature signals from said temperature measurement means and to calculate and to print temperature adjusted dimensions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
92 words
said control means being operable to receive said zero signal and said measurement signal, to cause the correlation of said zero signal and said measurement signal and the printing of a record of said dimension; and d. temperature measurement means connected to said probe to sense contact of said probe with said meMber by the difference in temperature between said probe and said member, said control means being connected to said temperature measurement means to receive temperature signals from said temperature measurement means and to calculate and to print temperature adjusted dimensions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
92 words
said control means being operable to receive said zero signal and said measurement signal, to cause the correlation of said zero signal and said measurement signal and the printing of a record of said dimension; and d. temperature measurement means connected to said probe to sense contact of said probe with said meMber by the difference in temperature between said probe and said member, said control means being connected to said temperature measurement means to receive temperature signals from said temperature measurement means and to calculate and to print temperature adjusted dimensions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said control means has a first transducer member connected to said mounting means and said frame for measuring the movement of said mounting means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said control means has a second shaft encoder member connected to said second lateral drive means for sensing linear movement of said probe.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said control means has a second transducer member connected to said probe and said mounting means for measuring movement of said probe.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
70 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said first elevating drive means has a first-fixed helical screw on said guide means, a first rotatable member on said mounting means rotatable on said first helical screw and a first rotating means connected to said first rotatable member for rotating said first rotatable member on said first helical screw to cause movement of said sensing assembly with respect to said guide means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said first elevating drive means has a first fluid cylinder connected to said frame and said mounting means for recIprocating said mounting means with respect to said guide means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
77 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said second lateral drive means has a second helical screw on said probe fixed from rotation but free to reciprocate thereon, a second rotatable member on said mounting means rotatable on said second helical screw, and a second rotating means connected to said second rotatable member for rotating said second rotatable member on said second helical screw to cause reciprocable movement of said probe with respect to said mounting means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said second lateral drive means has a second fluid cylinder connected to said mounting means and to said probe for reciprocating said probe with respect to said mounting means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus recited in claim 7 wherein said control means has a first shaft encoder member connected to one of said first rotatable member and said first rotating means for converting rotary motion of said one to movement of said probe.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus recited in claim 8 wherein said control means has a first transducer member connected to said frame and to said mounting means for measuring said movement of said mounting means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus recited in claim 9 wherein said control means has a second shaft encoder member connected to one of said second rotatable member and said second rotating means for converting rotary motion of said one to movement of said probe.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus recited in claim 10 wherein said control means has a second transducer member connected to said mounting means and to said probe for measuring said movement of said probe.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said control means has a second signal means connected to said first elevating drive means and to the control means, said second signal means being operable to transmit a second output signal to said control means which represents the position of said mounting means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus for the contour measurement of a dimension of a member, said dimension being defined by a contour, said apparatus having: a. a frame adapted to receive said member therein and having guide means disposed adjacent to said contour, b. a sensing assembly reciprocable on said guide means adjacent to said contour,
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus for the contour measurement of a dimension of a member, said dimension being defined by a contour, said apparatus having: a. a frame adapted to receive said member therein and having guide means disposed adjacent to said contour, b. a sensing assembly reciprocable on said guide means adjacent to said contour,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |