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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2001
Howard W. Grivna, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A gauge assembly for use with surface finishing apparatus having an endless conveyor for transporting workpieces through one or more work stations. The gauge assembly includes a gauge head or body having a planar base support surface housing a movable linear scale shaft having a planar distal upper end surface and mounted for reciprocatory movement between extended and retracted dispositions. A push rod control is provided for accurately controllably positioning the head within the finishing apparatus. A signal generator coupled to the linear scale shaft generates a signal indicative of the position of the distal end surface of the linear scale shaft relative to the planar base support surface, and a remote meter coupled to the signal generator provides a movable and closely positionable meter for visually determining the position of the elevation of the distal end surface and the gauge head.