Patent ID: 7694583

Claim:
A gage and gripper assembly of a transfer mechanism for directly measuring a dimension of a workpiece, the assembly comprising: a base having portions to attach the assembly to the transfer mechanism; a head supported by the base and moveable by the transfer mechanism between first and second stations, the head including a gripper and a gage, the gripper having portions actuatable to hold and secure the workpiece as the workpiece is moved by the transfer assembly between the first and second stations, the gripper being movable with the head between the first and second stations, and the gage positioned in the head and being movable with the head between the first and second stations, the gage being configured to directly measure a dimension of the workpiece while the workpiece is held by the gripper and in transit between the first and second stations, the dimension being one of a diameter of the workpiece, a length of the work and a width of the workpiece.