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Apparatus for mounting an accessory to a coordinate positioning apparatus

  • US 9,895,781 B2
  • Filed: 09/28/2009
  • Issued: 02/20/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for mounting a coordinate positioning apparatus accessory to a workpiece mounting surface of a coordinate positioning apparatus, the workpiece mounting surface having a slot formed therein, the apparatus comprising:

  • an insert comprising means for fixing the insert within the slot; and

    a mount attachable to the coordinate positioning apparatus accessory, the mount comprising at least one protruding member for engaging the insert when contained within the slot, thereby fixing the mount to the workpiece mounting surface of a coordinate positioning apparatus, whereinthe means for fixing the insert within the slot is configured to retain the insert fixed within the slot with the insert lying flush or sub-flush with the workpiece mounting surface, when the mount is detached from the insert.

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