Patent ID: 6505414
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
A comparator, comprising:a frame; a spindle and an anvil supported by the frame to be advanceable and retractable in the axial direction thereof to move toward and away from each other; a biaser provided to the frame for biasing the anvil toward the spindle; a release for retracting the anvil relative to the spindle against the biaser; an indicator provided on the frame; and an indicator driver provided to the frame for transmitting the movement of the anvil to the indicator, wherein a seal member is interposed at a border between an exterior surface of the frame and at least one of the anvil, the biaser, the release and the indicator; and further wherein a cap is screwed to the frame opposing the outer end of the anvil, wherein the biaser is interposed between the cap and the anvil and wherein a seal member is provided between the frame and the cap.