Patent ID: 7207121
Filing Date: 2007-04-24
Classification: B27C,G01B

Abstract:
1. A digital measurement system for an apparatus including first and second parts that are positionally adjustable relative to one another, the first part having a base surface and the second part being selectively adjustable toward and away from the base surface, said system comprising: an elongate reference element mounted for longitudinal movement on the first part such that a first end of said reference element is positionable to be substantially even with the base surface of the first part; a bracket for attaching to the first part, said reference element being longitudinally slidably moveable within said bracket; and a digital readout device including a digital reader head attachable to the second part, said reader head being operably interengaged with and moveable along said reference element for measuring relative movement of said reader head along said reference element, said readout further including a digital display for indicating a measurement corresponding to the relative movement of said reader head along said reference element.