Patent ID: 6031617
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G01J

Abstract:
A colorimeter for measuring color of a substantially planar object the colorimeter comprising:a longitudinally extending base extending in a first direction;a calorimeter head mounted on the base for automated movement in the first direction;the base comprising a drive chamber comprising opposing side walls and transport grooves extending longitudinally in the side walls and a first driver engaging the calorimeter head and operative to move the colorimeter head in the first direction;the colorimeter head comprising an optical unit mounted for automated movement in a second direction extending substantially perpendicular to the first direction and a second driver mounted on the colorimeter head and operative to move the optical unit in the second direction and a support structure disposed in the drive chamber and engaging the transport grooves and;the optical unit moves in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the object to be measured when moving in both the first direction and the second direction.