Apparatus for testing and marking workpieces
First Claim
1. A workpiece testing and marking system comprising:
- an apparatus for testing a workpiece and for selectively generating a signal that is representative of a result of the test;
a marker that is adapted to provide a visual indication on the workpiece, said marker having a recessed area formed therein;
a receptacle for selectively supporting said marker, said receptacle including a locking mechanism for selectively preventing removal of said marker from said receptacle, a portion of said locking mechanism selectively extending into said recessed area to prevent removal of said marker from said receptacle; and
a controller that is responsive to said test result signal for controlling the operation of said locking mechanism.
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Abstract
A workpiece testing and marking system includes an apparatus for testing a workpiece and for selectively generating a signal that is representative of a result of the test. The system also includes a marker that is adapted to provide a visual indication on the workpiece. A receptacle is provided for selectively supporting the marker. The receptacle includes a locking mechanism for selectively preventing removal of the marker from the receptacle. A controller is responsive to the test result signal for controlling the operation of locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can include a sensor for generating a signal to the controller when the marker is disposed within the receptacle. If the length of time that the marker is removed from the bore exceeds a predetermined maximum, then the controller can generate a fault or alarm signal to the operator of the testing apparatus.
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20 Claims
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1. A workpiece testing and marking system comprising:
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an apparatus for testing a workpiece and for selectively generating a signal that is representative of a result of the test; a marker that is adapted to provide a visual indication on the workpiece, said marker having a recessed area formed therein; a receptacle for selectively supporting said marker, said receptacle including a locking mechanism for selectively preventing removal of said marker from said receptacle, a portion of said locking mechanism selectively extending into said recessed area to prevent removal of said marker from said receptacle; and a controller that is responsive to said test result signal for controlling the operation of said locking mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of testing and marking a workpiece comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing an apparatus for testing a workpiece and for selectively generating a signal that is representative of a result of the test; (b) providing a marker having a recessed area formed therein that is adapted to provide a visual indication on the workpiece; (c) providing a receptacle for selectively supporting the marker, wherein the receptacle includes a locking mechanism with a portion that selectively extends into the recessed area for selectively preventing removal of the marker from the receptacle; and (d) controlling the operation of said locking mechanism in response to the test result signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A workpiece testing and marking system comprising:
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an apparatus for testing a workpiece and for selectively generating a signal that is representative of a result of the test; a marker that is adapted to provide a visual indication on the workpiece; a receptacle for selectively supporting said marker, said receptacle including a locking mechanism for selectively preventing removal of said marker from said receptacle, said locking mechanism including an actuator having a stationary member and a movable member slidably supported in said stationary member, wherein said movable member selectively engages said marker to prevent removal of said marker from said receptacle; and a controller that is responsive to said test result signal for controlling the operation of said locking mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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