Coordinate measurement machine with distance meter used to establish frame of reference

The present invention provides a portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine. The portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a distance meter to measure 3D coordinates of at least three targets to establish a position and orientation of the articulated arm within a fram...

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Main Authors CLARK H. BRIGGS, ROBERT E. BRIDGES, JOHN M. HOFFER, JR
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.09.2015
Subjects
MEASURING
MEASURING ANGLES
MEASURING AREAS
MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEARDIMENSIONS
PHYSICS
TESTING
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Summary:The present invention provides a portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine. The portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a distance meter to measure 3D coordinates of at least three targets to establish a position and orientation of the articulated arm within a frame of reference established by the at least three targets.
Bibliography:Application Number: CN201510126212