Patent ID: 6226883
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
Gauging head suitable for coupling to a support for the linear dimension checking of a mechanical piece comprisinga shaped element includinga first reference portion,a second arm portion movable with respect to the first reference portion, anda filcrum, between the reference and arm portions, that defines a geometric axis of reciprocal rotation between said reference and arm portions,the gauging head further includinga feeler fixed to said arm portion for contacting the piece to be checked, anda transducer device for providing signals responsive to the position of the feeler with respect to the reference portion, including two reciprocally movable parts, a first part thereof being stationary with respect to said reference portion of the shaped element, and a second part being movable, together with said arm portion, with respect to the reference portion, wherein the first part of the transducer device comprises a casing having an elongate shape, locked to the reference portion and including a coupling surface, said casing being adapted for locking to the support at said coupling surface for defining the position of the gauging head with respect to the support.