Patent ID: 6308429
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
A system for measuring a gap between a pair of spaced apart opposed surfaces, said system comprising:at least one gage assembly adapted to be mounted adjacent to the surfaces, said gage assembly including;a gage body,a head portion extending from said gage body,a pair of opposing jaws adapted to grip one of the surfaces such that said gage assembly remains fixed relative to one of the surfaces, anda probe supported by said head portion and being selectively displaceable relative to said pair of opposing jaws based upon gap size;an adapter assembly mounted to said gage assembly, said adapter assembly including an adapter block mounted to said gage body and a probe extension mounted to said probe for providing extended support for said probe to measure larger gap sizes;a sensor for measuring position or displacement of said probe and said probe extension relative to said pair of opposing jaws; andan actuating mechanism for remotely activating the system to measure the gap.