Cmm with modular functionality
AssigneeHexagon Metrology, Inc.
InventorHogar Tait
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Abstract
An articulated arm CMM system comprises an articulated arm comprising a plurality of articulated arm members, a measuring probe at a distal end, and a base at a proximal end, the base comprising a docking portion. The articulated arm CMM system also includes a plurality of feature packs configured to electronically connect to the articulated arm via the docking portions and provide additional electronic functionality.
Claims26
(canceled)
A feature pack for an articulated arm portable coordinate measuring machine system comprising a modular design with a shape substantially matching the shape of a docking portion of the portable coordinate measuring machine system, the feature pack comprising:
- at least one electronic device configured to provide at least one additional feature or functionality to the coordinate measuring machine system;
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- at least one thermal component.
A feature pack for an articulated arm portable coordinate measuring machine system comprising a modular design with a shape substantially matching the shape of a docking portion of the portable coordinate measuring machine system, the feature pack comprising:
- at least one electronic device configured to provide instructions and power transmission to the arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.