Articulated arm
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1. An articulated arm CMM system comprising:
- an articulated arm comprising a plurality of articulated arm members, a plurality of sensors configured to measure relative positions of the articulated arm members, a distal end configured to receive a coordinate acquisition member, and a base at a proximal end; and
two or more modular handles comprising electronics and configured to be removably connected to the articulated arm at the distal end, wherein a first modular handle provides a first additional electronic feature or functionality and a second modular handle provides a second additional electronic feature or functionality distinct from the first additional electronic feature or functionality to the articulated arm.
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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. At least two of the articulation members can include at least one encoder and the at least two encoders can both be enclosed within a single monoblock housing.
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21 Claims
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1. An articulated arm CMM system comprising:
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an articulated arm comprising a plurality of articulated arm members, a plurality of sensors configured to measure relative positions of the articulated arm members, a distal end configured to receive a coordinate acquisition member, and a base at a proximal end; and two or more modular handles comprising electronics and configured to be removably connected to the articulated arm at the distal end, wherein a first modular handle provides a first additional electronic feature or functionality and a second modular handle provides a second additional electronic feature or functionality distinct from the first additional electronic feature or functionality to the articulated arm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An articulated arm CMM system comprising:
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an articulated arm comprising a plurality of articulated arm members, a plurality of sensors configured to measure relative positions of the articulated arm members, a distal end configured to receive a coordinate acquisition member, and a base at a proximal end; and a modular handle comprising electronics and removably connected to the articulated arm at the distal end, the modular handle being capable of providing modular functionality, wherein the articulated arm is configured to measure and output a position of an end of the articulated arm. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An articulated arm CMM comprising:
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an articulated arm comprising a plurality of articulated arm members, a plurality of sensors configured to measure relative positions of the articulated arm members, a distal end configured to receive a coordinate acquisition member, and a base at a proximal end, wherein the distal end is configured to form a connection with a modular handle comprising electronics and removably connected to the articulated arm at the distal end, the modular handle being capable of providing modular functionality, and wherein the articulated arm is configured to measure and output a position of an end of the articulated arm. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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