Patent ID: 7469799
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: G01D,G01N

Abstract:
1. A measuring instrument comprising: measuring article transporting means for transportation of a measuring article from a predetermined set position to a measuring position for contact with a connector; and a measurement circuit for performing a measuring operation using the measuring article upon connection of the measuring article with the connector, wherein the measuring instrument further comprises pressurizing means for moving at least one of the measuring article and the connector toward and into pressing contact with the other when the measuring article is at the measuring position, wherein the pressurizing means includes a mechanism for moving the connector to the measuring article in a reciprocating manner, wherein the connector moves away from the measuring position for avoiding contact with the measuring article during the transportation of the measuring article to the measuring position, wherein the pressurizing means includes a supporting member supporting the connector and a pressing member separate from the supporting member, the pressing member making a first operation of pressing a first surface of the supporting member to deform the supporting member for a movement of the connector away from the measuring article, and a second operation of pressing a second surface of the supporting member which is a surface away from the first surface to deform the supporting member for a movement of the connector toward the measuring article.