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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 20, 2012
Thibault Duportal, Prunay-Cassereau, FR;
Paul Ferrari, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Jean-luc Famechon, Villerable, FR;
Wes Inglis, Vista, CA (US);
Thibault Duportal, Prunay-Cassereau, FR;
Paul Ferrari, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Jean-Luc Famechon, Villerable, FR;
Wes Inglis, Vista, CA (US);
Hexagon Technology Center GmbH, Heerbrugg, CH;
Abstract
An articulated arm CMM comprises a plurality of transfer members, a plurality of articulation members connecting at least two transfer members to each other, a coordinate acquisition member at a distal end, and a base at a proximal end. The articulated arm CMM also comprises (1) a ratchet lock for restricting the motion of at least one transfer member in at least one direction of rotation and (2) a clutch mechanism for allowing limited rotation of the at least one transfer member upon application of a high amount of force upon at least one transfer member.