Patent ID: 8186071
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
1. A measuring machine comprising a supporting structure ( 11 ), a mobile member ( 10 ), which is movable vertically with respect to said supporting structure ( 11 ), and a device ( 17 ) for balancing the weight of said mobile member comprising a pneumatic cylinder ( 18 ) having a first element ( 19 ) fixed to said mobile member ( 10 ) and a second element ( 22 ) constrained to said supporting structure ( 11 ), and means ( 30 , 27 ) for supplying compressed air to said pneumatic cylinder ( 18 ) for generating a pressure force between said first element ( 19 ) and said second element ( 22 ) for balancing the weight at least of said mobile member ( 10 ), said measuring machine being characterized in that said second element ( 22 ) is connected to said supporting structure ( 11 ) via an elastic-suspension assembly ( 37 ).