Coordinate measurement machine with vibration detection
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1. A articulated arm system comprising:
- an articulated measuring arm comprising a plurality of interconnected support arm segments moveable about a plurality of axes;
a plurality of rotational angle sensors mounted on the articulated measuring arm configured to measure rotational position between the support arm segments; and
a vibration detection device attached to the articulated measuring arm near an end of the articulated measuring arm, the vibration detection device being operatively connected to the sensors such that the sensors will output a rotational position upon detection of a new vibration exceeding a threshold amplitude.
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Abstract
An articulated arm system can include an articulated measuring arm with a plurality of interconnected support arm segments. The arm segments can be moveable about a plurality of axes. A plurality of rotational angle sensors can mount on the arm and be configured to measure rotational position between the support arm segments. Additionally, a vibration detection device can attach to the arm near an end of the arm. The vibration detection device can be operatively connected to the sensors such that the sensors output a rotational position upon detection of a new vibration exceeding a threshold amplitude.
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28 Claims
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1. A articulated arm system comprising:
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an articulated measuring arm comprising a plurality of interconnected support arm segments moveable about a plurality of axes; a plurality of rotational angle sensors mounted on the articulated measuring arm configured to measure rotational position between the support arm segments; and a vibration detection device attached to the articulated measuring arm near an end of the articulated measuring arm, the vibration detection device being operatively connected to the sensors such that the sensors will output a rotational position upon detection of a new vibration exceeding a threshold amplitude. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of operating an articulated arm system comprising:
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contacting an item to be measured with an articulated measuring arm comprising a plurality of interconnected support arm segments moveable about a plurality of axes; sensing a new vibration at an end of the measuring arm upon contact with the item; generating a triggering signal in response to the new vibration; and automatically measuring a position of the end of the measuring arm in response to the triggering signal. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A probe configured for use with a coordinate measurement machine comprising:
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a probe tip comprising an accelerometer; a probe neck connecting the probe tip to a probe body; and a mounting portion configured to mount the probe body to a coordinate measuring machine, the mounting portion comprising a connect device and a data port. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28)
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