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.
Claims18
An articulated arm CMM comprising:
- 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 articulated arm being configured to measure and output a position of an end of the articulated arm;
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- a single docking portion on the base, the docking portion configured to form a connection with a modular feature pack that can provide at least two additional and distinct features or functionalities to the articulated arm,
- wherein the articulated arm is configured to measure and output a position of an end of the articulated arm with or without a modular feature pack attached.
A feature pack for an articulated arm portable coordinate measuring machine system comprising a modular design with a shape substantially matching the shape of the base of the portable coordinate measuring machine system such that the feature pack does not substantially increase the size of the coordinate measuring machine system, the feature pack further comprising:
- at least one electronic device configured to provide at least one additional feature or functionality to the coordinate measuring machine system,
- wherein the feature pack is not necessary for the coordinate measuring machine system to be operated to measure and output a position of an end of the articulated arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.