Patent ID: 7568293
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
1. A coordinate measurement apparatus comprising: an articulated arm having a first end, a second end, a plurality of jointed arm segments therebetween, each arm segment including at least one position transducer for producing a position signal; a measurement probe attached to said first end of said articulated arm; a base coupled to the second end of the articulated arm, the base comprising a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a left side and a right side, the base further comprising receptacle positioned on the front side of the base; a battery positioned within the receptacle such that a first portion of the battery lies within the receptacle and a second portion of the battery extends outside the receptacle; a cover member configured to be secured to the base and completely conceal the battery within the base, the cover member defining an enclosed space configured to receive the second portion of the battery and a front face configured to abut a front side of the base; and at least one compressible seal member at least partially situated between the front side of the base and the front face of the cover member; wherein the cover member substantially encloses the at least one removable battery.