Schnyder & Cie S.a.

Jacques Schnyder

Robert W&uuml;st

A measuring apparatus is provided with a stylus ( ), including a column ( ), a carriage ( ) slidably mounted on the column ( ) and a stylus carrier ( ). The stylus carrier ( ) carries the stylus ( ) and is secured to the carriage ( ). The stylus carrier ( ) is provided with a bar ( ) and a support ( ). The support ( ) is secured to one of the ends of the bar ( ). The stylus ( ) is secured to the support ( ). The carriage ( ) is provided with two supports ( ) arranged longitudinally on one of the sides of the slide ( ), one at each of its ends. The two supports ( ) are in contact with one of the faces of the bar ( ). A locking member ( ) is formed of a lock ( ) and cooperates with the other face of the bar ( ). A spring ( ) generates a blocking force (F) which applies the lock ( ) against the bar ( ). The force (F) is oriented along an axis passing between the two supports ( ).

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Bévilard, Switzerland

Jacques Schnyder