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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2002
Andrew G Butter, Wotton-under-Edge, GB;
David R Mcmurtry, Wotton-under-Edge, GB;
Andrew G Butter, Wotton-under-Edge, GB;
David R McMurtry, Wotton-under-Edge, GB;
Renishaw PLC, Gloucestershire, GB;
Abstract
A measuring probe includes a suspension modulein which a stylus holderis suspended from a housing on a pair of diaphragms. At least one of the diaphragms is formed with spiral cut-outs whereby the stylus, which is connected at the center of the diaphragms, is able to move transversely of the axis of the housing as the stylus holder pivots when transverse forces are applied to the stylus tip. A transducer moduleis releasably supported on the suspension module by a kinematic mountingand is retained in position by magnets. The transducer module contains optical transducersfor measuring the deflection of the stylus.