Patent ID: 9168654
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: B25J,B29D,G01B

Abstract:
1. A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), comprising: a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends, the arm including a plurality of connected arm segments, at least one of the arm segments having a longitudinal axis and including: a generally tubular composite core; and an outer sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the composite core, wherein the outer sleeve is a cylindrical tube including an integrally formed first portion and second portion, the first portion being arranged adjacent a first end of the outer sleeve and the second portion extending between the first portion and a second, opposite end of the outer sleeve, the first portion is being affixed to an end of the composite core and having a shorter length than the second portion and wherein the second portion is configured to move relative to the composite core; a measurement device attached to a first end of the AACMM; and an electronic circuit for providing data corresponding to a position of the measurement device.