Patent ID: 6415524
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: G01D

Abstract:
A measuring system for determining the position of two machine components, which are movable in relation to each other, comprising:a measuring graduation extending in a measuring direction; a support body supporting the measuring graduation; a scanning device scanning the measuring graduation; a mounting base for fastening the scanning device on one of the machine components; a securing device for fixing the mounting base in place in a prescribed position with respect to the support body, wherein the securing device comprises: a base body that is supported on at least two areas of the support body which are spaced apart from each other transversely in respect to the measuring direction; a guide element; and a guide track provided in the support body, wherein the guide element interlockingly engages the guide track and in which the guide element can be clamped in place in that the guide element is displaced in relation to the base body by a connecting element.