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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 1992
Filed:
Oct. 03, 1990
Applicant:
Inventors:
Pascal Daboudet, Bouffemont, FR;
Manuel Gallardo, Carnetin, FR;
Ahmed Haddadi, Savigny-sur-Orge, FR;
Assignee:
Essilor International Cie Generale d'Optique, Creteil, FR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B / ; G01B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
33507 ; 33 28 ; 33200 ; 33553 ;
Abstract
A contour follower device suitable for reading off the contour of eyeglass frame rims or surrounds includes a support table with holding means for supporting the article whose contour is to be read off. A feeler has a rotatable contact head adapted to be applied to the article and is carried by a carriage which is movable relative to the support table. The contact head is rotated by rotational drive means such as a motor-gearbox unit.