Patent ID: 8360240
Filing Date: 2013-01-29
Classification: F16P,G01C

Abstract:
1. In combination, a measuring instrument housing and a protective device for the measuring instrument housing surrounding the measuring instrument housing, the measuring instrument housing comprising a hollow housing body which is constructed and arranged for receiving therein a measuring device, and having an outer surface, a predetermined length and a longitudinal axis, and the protective device form-fittingly held by the housing, and comprising: a core which is made of thermoplastic material externally surrounding the measuring instrument hollow housing body in sections which are spaced to expose the outer surface of the measuring instrument housing between the sections, the core being fixed to the measuring instrument housing and protecting the measuring instrument housing against shocks, and a sheathing surrounding the core and protecting the core against abrasion and penetration by sharp objects, wherein the sheathing is at least one material selected from the group consisting of a rubber elastic material, a natural rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer, an ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, and a foil or fabric laminated onto the core; and wherein the sheathing is held in place between the core and sections of the instrument housing.