Systems and methods for positioning and measuring objects using a CMM
AssigneeHexagon Metrology, Inc.
InventorHomer Eaton
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Abstract
Objects having complex geometries, such as tubular segments with multiple bends, can be measured using a system including a coordinate measurement machine. The system can include multiple supports for the object to reduce error due to sag of an object under its own weight. The supports can include positionable support members formed of metal tape. The system can further include a processor configured to determine one or more support locations for the object based on a set of definition data for the object. With support locations for the object have been determined and supports placed, the object can be measured, and a post-comparison operation can be performed. Where the object differs greatly from the definition data, the support locations can be revised.
Claims19
A system for providing support for an object to be measured by an articulator, comprising:
- a definition data;
- a controller configured so as to determine one or more support locations for said object based on said definition data;
- and
- one or more support members that can be moved to said support locations to provide said support for said object,
- wherein each of said one or more support members comprises a base that allows lateral movement of said support member, and a retractable member that provides adjustable height for the support location corresponding to said support member.
A system for providing support for an object to be measured by an articulator, comprising:
- a definition data;
- and
- a controller configured so as to determine one or more support locations for said object based on said definition data,
- wherein said controller is further configured so as to:
- obtain measurements of said object by movements of said articulator, said
- articulator movements based on said definition data;
- compare said object measurements with said definition data;
- and to
- perform a post-comparison operation.
A system for providing support for an object to be measured by an articulator, comprising:
- a definition data;
- and
- a controller configured so as to determine one or more support locations for said object based on said definition data,
- wherein said controller is further configured so as to obtain measurements of said object by movements of said articulator, said articulator movements based on said definition data, and
- wherein said controller is further configured so as to adjust said articulator movements to account for deviations of said object from said definition data.
A method for providing support for an object to be measured by an articulator, comprising:
- obtaining a definition data;
- determining one or more support locations for said object based on said definition data;
- obtaining measurements of said object by movements of said articulator, said articulator movements based on said definition data;
- comparing said object measurements with said definition data;
- and
- performing a post-comparison operation.
A method for providing support for an object to be measured by an articulator, comprising:
- obtaining a definition data;
- determining one or more support locations for said object based on said definition data;
- obtaining measurements of said object by movements of said articulator, said articulator movements based on said definition data;
- and
- adjusting said articulator movements to account for deviations of said object from said definition data.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.