Patent ID: 7627956
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
1. A measurement probe for use in coordinate measuring machines, said measurement probe comprises a base ( 1 ) connected with a coordinate measuring machine, a measurement tip holder ( 3 ) and a measurement tip ( 4 ) supported by this holder, characterized in that the measurement tip holder ( 3 ) is supported by the base ( 1 ) with the aid of at least three rigid supports ( 2 ), whereby the supports ( 2 ) are connected with the measurement tip holder ( 3 ) by means of spherical connections and where the supports ( 2 ) can be displaced along their longitudinal directions relative to the base ( 1 ) such that the angle of the measurement tip holder ( 3 ) relative to the base ( 1 ) can be changed, and in that the supports ( 2 ) are connected with the base by means of leaf springs ( 6 ) that are directed radially outwards from the base ( 1 ).