Patent ID: 6648708
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
An apparatus for measuring alignment and tilt of CRT necks attached to recycled CRT funnel portions, the CRT necks each having an axial center line and an outer surface which is generally cylindrical, the apparatus comprising:a support structure having a first surface adapted to engage and support a seal edge of a CRT funnel portion; at least two stopper surfaces extending from the support structure and adapted to engage respective alignment stoppers molded on the CRT funnel portion to position the CRT funnel portion on the support structure; first and second distance measuring gauges mounted to said support structure, each of said first and second gauges having respective engagement portions adapted to engage the outer surface of a CRT neck being measured, the engagement portions of the first and second gauges being positioned on a first side of the CRT neck and facing the axial center line thereof with the first gauge being positioned below the second gauge; and third and fourth distance measuring gauges mounted to said support structure, each of said third and fourth gauges having respective engagement portions adapted to engage the outer surface of the CRT neck being measured, the engagement portions of the third and fourth gauges being positioned on a second side of the CRT neck and facing the axial center line thereof with the third gauge being positioned below the fourth gauge.