Patent ID: 6860025
Filing Date: 2005-03-01
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for measuring wall thickness of a container having an open mouth, which includes: a gauge indicator mounted on a support base, and including a first tip and a readout that provides an indication of position of said first tip, and a probe arm including a rod mounted on said base, a second tip pivotally mounted on said rod, a sleeve slidable on said rod, and a link connecting said sleeve to said second tip such that pivotal position of said second tip on said rod is controlled by position of said sleeve on said rod, said second tip being pivotal between a first position at which a container mouth is receivable over said second tip, and a second position at which said second tip internally engages the wall of the container in opposition to said first tip, such that said readout provides a measure of container wall thickness between said first and second tips, said probe arm including a first abutment stop on said rod for engaging an end of said sleeve and thereby setting said second position of said second probe tip with respect to said rod, and a second abutment stop on said sleeve for limiting movement of the container over said second tip and said sleeve.