Abstract:
An apparatus and method for determining the proper position of misaligned vehicle parts utilizes an X, Y and Z coordinate system to provide a proper point of position, or alignment, of vehicle parts which are identified in tables by such coordinate dimensions. The apparatus includes a framework which is established about the vehicle by transverse bars (5, 6), datum plane bars (27, 28), cross bars (55) and a vertical standard (36, 37), all with scale indicia, and forming a point of origin as on a graph. Lasers (3) emitting planes of visible light are mounted on the datum plane bars and cross bar and project mutually perpendicular, intersecting planes of light (66, 67) in a fan scan pattern. A laser is also mounted on the standard (36) to project a horizontal pattern of light that intersects the other two light patterns and establishes a point capable of definition by X, Y and Z coordinates. The lasers are adjusted on the bars and standard to the measurements set forth in the table of coordinates and the error noted between the intersection point established by the X, Y and Z coordinates and the actual position of the misaligned part. Bending forces are applied to the frame area, or removal and replacement of parts is accomplished to correct the mispositioning or misalignment.
Abstract:
A coordinate measuring machine having a vertically movable probe shaft in which a vertical fine feed and lock mechanism for the probe shaft is provided by a first knob coupled to a magnet movable between two positions, one of said positions operatively coupling a second knob to the' probe shaft for driving said probe shaft in a vertical direction, the other of said positions being ineffective for moving the fine feed mechanism. The fine feed is accomplished throught the rotation of a second knob which is in frictional engagement through a driven quasi "V" shaped flanged wheel with the probe shaft to be moved vertically.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Sensorträger für durch ein La stengeschoß an unzugänglicher Stelle abzusetzende Senso ren. Um Beschädigungen des empfindlichen Sensors 12 beim Abschuß- und Absetzvorgang zu vermeiden, ist der Sensor 12 zusammen mit der Sensorhalterung 13 in einem starkwandi gen Gehäuse 10 auf engstem Raum zusammengefaltet. Erst nach Beendigung des Absetzvorgangs richtet sich der Sensor 12 automatisch in seine Arbeitsstellung auf, in der er durch die Sensorhalterung 13 unterstützt wird. Diese ist flexibel ausge staltet und besteht aus einer Vielzahl von rotationssymme trisch ausgebildeten Stützkörpern 13″, die einer Perlenkette vergleichbar auf einer zentrisch angeordneten, von einer Hülle umgebenen Stahlseele 17 aufgereiht sind. Eine Druckfeder 14 spannt die Stahlseele 17 und preßt dabei die Stützkörper 13″ der Sensorhalterung 13 aneinander. Die Halterung 13 ermög licht eine verbesserte Arbeitsweise des Sensors 12 aus einer höheren Position über Grund.
Abstract:
Bei diesem Mehrkoordinaten-Tastkopf wird die Auslenk bewegung des Taststiftes (12) mit Hilfe einer Kugel (13), die beweglich zwischen zwei 90°-Konen (9a, 12a) gehalten wird, immer im Verhältnis 1 : 1 in eine axiale Bewegung eines Stößels (9) umgesetzt, der einen einzigen Signalgeber (7) beauf schlagt. Dabei ist es gleichgültig, in welcher Richtung die Anta stung eines Werkstückes erfolgt. Der Taststift (12) wird durch eine axiale Führung (14) und durch eine ebene Führung (10, 11) immer nur parallel zu seiner Achse versetzt. Durch die Aus bildung eines Gelenkes des einen Gelenkhebels (10) als Axial führung ist eine gleichzeitig radiale und axiale Auslenkung des Taststiftes (12) möglich.
Abstract:
This invention provides a low-cost coordinate measuring instrument which has stable measurement accuracy and can keep straightness of an X guide (52C) constant. Guide members need not be fitted individually to a measurement table (64) because an upper surface and both side surfaces of the measurement table (64) are used as guide faces. A gap is secured between an extension end of a side air pad support member (55) and a lower part of the other column (52B) so that the extension end and the lower part of the other column (52B) are not interconnected, and thermal expansion/contraction of the side air pad support members (66, 70) in an X-axis direction is not transmitted through columns (52A, 52B) to the X guide (52C). Accordingly, the X guide (52C) does not undergo deformation.
Abstract:
The multi-coordinate contact measuring device has a contact arm (7) which can be moved towards a main coordinate axis (5) in relation to a measuring device casing (3) and is guided on the casing (3) so as to be universally pivotable about a first pivot (19) on the main coordinate axis (5) by means of a first universal joint (13). A coupling arm (23) is connected on the same axis to the contact arm (7) and its end away from the first universal joint (13) is connected to a guide component (29) so as to pivot in all directions about a second pivot (27) by means of a second universal joint (25). The guide component (29) is in turn guided on the casing (3) so be pivotable in all directions about a third pivot movable on the main coordinate axis (5) by means of a third universal joint (31). The guide component (29) has an annular shoulder (51) surrounding the main coordinate axis (5) and pointing away from the first pivot which is supported on an opposite annular shoulder (45) also surrounding the main coordinate axis (5) of a coupling member (41) movable in the casing (3) parallel to the main coordinate axis (5). A dial gauge (11) measures the travel of the coupling member (41). With suitable distances between the pivots, radial deflection of the contact end (9) of the contact arm (7) and axial deflection of the contact end (9) through equal distances result in equal deflections of the coupling member (41).
Abstract:
A measurement probe for use on machine tools or coordinate measuring machines has a stylus (12) mounted in a probe body (10), for displacement in each of the axes x, y, z. On each axis, the relative motion is supported by a pair of cylindrical linear bearings, which are parallel to each other and spaced apart. The bearings comprise a shaft (30) and concentric sleeve (26), between which is located a cage (28) of ball bearings. The arrangement achieves good performance in a relatively small housing.