Abstract

A three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body carrying a measuring member and a grip member enabling an operator to point the measuring member at a zone of the object that is to be measured. The interface body has a front face in which at least one electrical connector is accessible and from which there extends a projecting tubular coupling part for coupling to the measuring member, an annular grippable body being engaged on the tubular coupling part and extending over the front surface and the electrical connector, a retaining element being mounted on the grippable body to co-operate with the tubular coupling part in order to hold the grippable body pressed against the front face of the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
• B25J 1/02 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand articulated or flexible
• B25J 13/06 - Control stands, e.g. consoles, switchboards
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• G01B 7/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques

Abstract

A three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body carrying a measuring member and a handle enabling an operator to point the measuring member at a zone of the object that is to be measured, the measuring device being characterized in that the handle is tubular in shape with a grippable outside surface and an inside surface that defines a housing in which there is engaged a reinforcing portion of a fastener base, which portion has an end portion that projects from the handle and that is fastened to the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 7/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• B25J 1/02 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand articulated or flexible
• B25J 13/06 - Control stands, e.g. consoles, switchboards
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques

Abstract

A three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body and a handle enabling an operator to point the measuring member at a zone of the object that is to be measured. The handle is secured to a fastener base having an end portion that includes a slideway extending transversely relative to the longitudinal direction of the handle in order to co-operate with a slideway of the interface body, the interface body and the end portion of the fastener support having both complementary abutment means so as to define a mutual engagement position of the slideways and also complementary locking means that oppose disengagement of the slideways, the complementary locking means including a control lever that is hinged to the end portion of the fastener base between an activation position for activating the locking means and an inactivation position for inactivating the locking means.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
• B25J 1/02 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand articulated or flexible
• B25J 13/06 - Control stands, e.g. consoles, switchboards
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• G01B 7/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques

Abstract

A three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body carrying a measuring member and a grip member enabling an operator to point the measuring member at a zone of the object that is to be measured. The measuring member includes a male cylindrical portion having a portion engaged in a tubular coupling part secured to the interface body, the tubular coupling part is provided with a coupling locking mechanism comprising a tab mounted on a pin provided with a first annular sealing gasket bearing against a surface of the tubular coupling part, and a second annular sealing gasket is mounted between the tubular coupling part and the male cylindrical portion to be deformed between them when the male cylindrical portion is mounted in the tubular coupling part secured to the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 7/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
• B25J 1/02 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand articulated or flexible
• B25J 13/06 - Control stands, e.g. consoles, switchboards
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques

Abstract

A three-dimensional measuring device comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body that includes a front face that has projecting therefrom a tubular coupling part for coupling to a first measuring member for measuring by contact and that is arranged to form a fastener plate for fastening either to a first grip member or else to a second measuring member, and the interface body also includes a side surface arranged to form a second fastener plate for fastening to a second grip member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor

Abstract

A three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body carrying a measuring member and a grip member enabling an operator to point the measuring member at a zone of the object that is to be measured. The measuring member includes a connector to be electrically connected to a corresponding connector of the interface body by a fastener mechanism that is controllable by a lever and that is arranged in such a manner that the lever controls the fastener mechanism to occupy selectively a snap-fastening state in which the measuring member is held on the interface body while the connectors are disengaged from each other, a locking state in which the measuring member is fastened to the interface body and the connectors are engaged with each other, or a release state in which the measuring member can be separated from the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines

Abstract

The invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body (100) which includes a front face arranged to form a fixing plate alternately for a first gripping member (200) and a second measuring member (400), a tubular coupling member (110) for coupling to a first measuring member (500) by contact projecting from said front face; and a side surface arranged to form a second fixing plate for a second gripping member (300).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points

Abstract

The invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body (100) carrying a measuring member (500) and a gripping member (300) which enable an operator to point the measuring member towards an area of the object to be measured. The measuring member comprises a male cylindrical part (502) having a portion engaged in a tubular coupling piece (110) integral with the interface body, the tubular coupling part is provided with a locking mechanism (1100) of the coupling comprising a handle (112) mounted on an axle (115) and provided with a first annular seal (117) bearing against a surface of the tubular coupling piece and a second annular seal (505) mounted between the tubular coupling piece and the male cylindrical part in order to be deformed between them when the male cylindrical part is mounted in the tubular coupling piece integral with the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

Three-dimensional measurement device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body bearing a measurement member and a handle (301) allowing an operator to point the measurement member towards a region of the object to be measured, characterized in that the handle is tubular in shape with a grippable outer surface (302) and an inner surface (303) defining a cavity in which there is engaged a reinforcement portion (601) of an attachment base (600) having an end portion (602) which projects from the handle and which is attached to the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

The invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body (100) carrying a measuring member (500) and a gripping member (300) which enable an operator to point the measuring member towards an area of the object to be measured. The measuring member comprises a male cylindrical part (502) having a portion engaged in a tubular coupling piece (110) integral with the interface body, the tubular coupling part is provided with a locking mechanism (1100) of the coupling comprising a handle (112) mounted on an axle (115) and provided with a first annular seal (117) bearing against a surface of the tubular coupling piece and a second annular seal (505) mounted between the tubular coupling piece and the male cylindrical part in order to be deformed between them when the male cylindrical part is mounted in the tubular coupling piece integral with the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

Three-dimensional measurement device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body (100) and a handle (301) allowing an operator to point a measurement member towards a region of the object to be measured. The handle is secured to an attachment base (600) having an end portion which comprises a rail (603) that extends transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction of the handle so as to cooperate with a rail (114) of the interface body, the interface body and the end portion of the attachment support comprising reciprocal abutment means so as to define a position of mutual engagement of the rails and reciprocal locking means that oppose disengagement of the rails, the reciprocal locking means comprising a control lever (604) that is articulated on the end portion of the attachment base between a position of activation of the locking means and a position of deactivation of the locking means.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

Three-dimensional measurement device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body bearing a measurement member and a handle (301) allowing an operator to point the measurement member towards a region of the object to be measured, characterized in that the handle is tubular in shape with a grippable outer surface (302) and an inner surface (303) defining a cavity in which there is engaged a reinforcement portion (601) of an attachment base (600) having an end portion (602) which projects from the handle and which is attached to the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

The invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring device comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body carrying a measuring member and a gripping member which allows an operator to direct the measuring member towards an area of the object to be measured. The measuring member comprises a connector for electrically connecting to a mating connector of the interface body and is connected to the interface body by an attaching mechanism that can be controlled by a lever and is arranged in such a way that the lever controls the attaching mechanism selectively in a snap-in state in which the measuring member is held on the interface body while the connectors are disengaged from each other, a locking state in which the measuring member is attached to the interface body and the connectors are engaged with each other, and a release state in which the measuring member can be separated from the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• B23Q 3/155 - Arrangements for automatic insertion or removal of tools
• B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body (100) which includes a front face arranged to form a fixing plate alternately for a first gripping member (200) and a second measuring member (400), a tubular coupling member (110) for coupling to a first measuring member (500) by contact projecting from said front face; and a side surface arranged to form a second fixing plate for a second gripping member (300).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points

Abstract

Three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm which has a free end and is provided with an interface member (100) which bears a measuring member (500) and a gripping member (300) which allows an operator to point the measuring member at a region of the object to be measured. The interface member comprises a front face (104) to which at least one electrical connector (120) leads and from which a tubular piece (110) for connecting to the measuring member extends in a projecting manner, an annular gripping member (200) being engaged on the tubular connection piece and extending above the front surface and the electrical connector, a retention element (204) being mounted on the gripping member in order to cooperate with the tubular connection piece to hold the gripping member, which is applied against the front face of the interface member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

Three-dimensional measurement device, comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body (100) and a handle (301) allowing an operator to point a measurement member towards a region of the object to be measured. The handle is secured to an attachment base (600) having an end portion which comprises a rail (603) that extends transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction of the handle so as to cooperate with a rail (114) of the interface body, the interface body and the end portion of the attachment support comprising reciprocal abutment means so as to define a position of mutual engagement of the rails and reciprocal locking means that oppose disengagement of the rails, the reciprocal locking means comprising a control lever (604) that is articulated on the end portion of the attachment base between a position of activation of the locking means and a position of deactivation of the locking means.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

The invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring device comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body carrying a measuring member and a gripping member which allows an operator to direct the measuring member towards an area of the object to be measured. The measuring member comprises a connector for electrically connecting to a mating connector of the interface body and is connected to the interface body by an attaching mechanism that can be controlled by a lever and is arranged in such a way that the lever controls the attaching mechanism selectively in a snap-in state in which the measuring member is held on the interface body while the connectors are disengaged from each other, a locking state in which the measuring member is attached to the interface body and the connectors are engaged with each other, and a release state in which the measuring member can be separated from the interface body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• B23Q 3/155 - Arrangements for automatic insertion or removal of tools
• B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

Three-dimensional measuring device, comprising an arm which has a free end and is provided with an interface member (100) which bears a measuring member (500) and a gripping member (300) which allows an operator to point the measuring member at a region of the object to be measured. The interface member comprises a front face (104) to which at least one electrical connector (120) leads and from which a tubular piece (110) for connecting to the measuring member extends in a projecting manner, an annular gripping member (200) being engaged on the tubular connection piece and extending above the front surface and the electrical connector, a retention element (204) being mounted on the gripping member in order to cooperate with the tubular connection piece to hold the gripping member, which is applied against the front face of the interface member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/012 - Contact-making feeler heads therefor
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for measuring by means of a three-dimensional measurement machine (1) comprising a measurement head (9) including a laser emitter (16) for emitting an incident laser beam toward the part to be measured, and an image sensor (17) for detecting a laser beam reflected by the part. The method includes a phase of positioning the measurement head relative to the part to be measured, comprising the following steps: supplying at least one indicator representing the position of the incident laser beam on the image sensor; moving the measurement head closer to or farther from the part to be measured depending on the indicator. The invention further relates to a three-dimensional measurement machine (1) for implementing said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques

Abstract

Method for measuring a part using an articulated measurement arm having a measurement head provided with a pointing member and at least one joint fitted with at least one rotary encoder, comprising focusing on a first measurement point on the part, the measurement arm adopting a first measurement position, moving the measurement arm to a second measurement position to focus on a second measurement point of the part in order to capture a geometric feature of the part on the basis of the measurement points, and determining a degree of precision of the capture of the geometric feature undertaken as a function of the first and second positions of the measurement arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 7/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points

Abstract

A measuring device including a base on which is mounted, to pivot about a horizontal axis, between a high position and a low position, a first end of an articulated arm having a second end provided with a pointing member. A position locking device is mounted between the base and the first end, the position locking device comprising a pawl mounted so as to oppose movement of the arm toward the low position and connected to means for disengagement of the pawl.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 5/008 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points using coordinate measuring machines
• F16C 11/10 - Arrangements for locking
• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points

Abstract

Measurement device comprising a base on which a first extremity of an articulated arm is mounted to pivot around a horizontal axis between a high position and a low position, this arm having a second extremity featuring an aiming element. A position locking mechanism is mounted between the base and the first extremity, the position locking mechanism including a latch mounted to prevent the movement of the arm to the low position and linked to means for unlocking the latch.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 11/00 - Component parts of measuring arrangements not specially adapted for a specific variable
• G01D 11/20 - Caging devices for moving parts when not in use

Goods & Services

Machine tools, machining robots with articulated arms.

Goods & Services

Measuring and testing (inspection) apparatus and instruments; magnetic and optical recording media; computer software; apparatus, instruments and computer programs for dimension recording, measuring and checking. Computer programming services.