Abstract: The invention concerns a measuring device for the simultaneous examination (testing) of lengths of at least essentially equal length sections (20) of a rod shaped profile material, whereby two opposite measuring sides (30, 40) can be positioned between at least two sections (20) in longitudinal direction (L) next to each other and can be positioned on an acceptance (10) in a specified bundle and a travel device (90) for at least one of the two measuring sides (30, 40) by which the distance between the two measuring sides can be reduced and is characterized by that at least one of the two measuring sides (30, 40) at a minimum shows one in longitudinal direction (L) aligned relative to a measuring side (30, 40) moveable measuring plunger (60) is shown and one section (20) after the reduction of the distance between the two measuring sides (30, 40) touches with one end exactly one of the measuring plungers (60) and with the other end touches the other measuring side (40).

Abstract: In a method and an engagement sensor device for engagement measurement for a machine tool for processing workpieces using tools or a laser the machine tool possesses a clamping device with a clamping face for clamping an object, in particular a tool or a workpiece and the engagement sensor device is provided for the measurement or engagement of a face of clamped object at the clamping face or any gap between the face of the clamped object and the clamping face. The sensor device comprises at least one engagement sensor, arranged to the side of the clamping face, with a measurement range aligned in the direction of the gap or of the clamping face for the detection of an electrical or magnetic stimulation field, such field extending between the face of clamped object and the clamping face and being able to be influenced by any gap, the measurement range extending essentially along the clamping face in accordance with a depth direction of any gap or parallel to the clamping face.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus for measuring a distance between a base surface and an upper surface of a stepped structure of a workpiece. The measurement apparatus includes a supporting member having an upper surface for supporting the workpiece, a holding member fixed on the top surface, and a micrometer. The holding member includes a reference platform and a depression formed on the reference platform and facing the upper surface. The micrometer is fixed to the holding member and includes an extendable measuring shaft with a contacting portion extending out of the reference platform. The distance is measured by pushing the workpiece into the depression until the base surface make contact with the reference platform.

Abstract: A height recording album for measuring growth and development of a subject is provided. The height recording album includes a cover, a plurality of interconnected journal pages and a mounting mechanism to secure the album to an interior door. The album includes measuring indicia for accurately aligning the top edge of the door with the corresponding correct height of the door before securing the album in place. Each journal page includes at least one transparent pocket configured to receive an insert card providing pre-printed calibrated measuring indicia and space for marking the subject's height and documenting information about the subject. The journal pages of the height recording album are fan folded and secured in the cover when the album is stored.

Abstract: Dimension measuring instrument having a probe moving along a measuring axis. An elastic transmission element allows the probe to move under the action of the measuring force. If necessary, the probe can be coupled rigidly with the instrument, for example to perform profile measurements or tracings. The instrument is entirely protected by a casing from liquid projections and dust, and the probe can be locked without opening the casing or accessing its inside.

Abstract: An extendable truck height measuring pole comprising a tubular body, one or more telescopic extension members slideably deployable from a stowed position in the telescopic body, a contact member on the distal end of the top most extension member and connected to the extension member by means of a pull-to-release joint. By operating the joint, the contact member may be deployed to a position at right angles with the longitudinal axis of the pole. Alternatively, the contact leg may be moved to a stowed position adjacent and parallel to the pole. Truck height is read from indicia on the extension member or members.

Abstract: In a sensing device for detecting the distance of a vehicle or work device from structures that can be sensed mechanically, in particular plant stands, plant rows, soil structures, ploughing furrows or the like, with a rod-shaped, resilient sensing feeler which has a freely movable sensing end and at a distance therefrom is fixed rigidly to a housing, and an electrical measuring system which detects a change in location of the sensing end in respect of the holder and generates a measuring signal dependent on the change in location, the sensing feeler has at a distance from its fixing location a permanent magnet whose magnetic field is detected by a field-sensitive sensor with a fixed location in respect of the fixing location of the sensing feeler, which sensor generates an electrical signal dependent on the distance between the permanent magnet and the sensor.

Abstract: A digital indicator 1 includes a body case (10), a spindle (30) provided to the body case (10), the spindle (30) being movable in an axial direction, a displacement detector (40) that detects a moving amount of the spindle (30), and a digital display (50) that digitally displays the moving amount detected by the displacement detector (40). The display surface of the digital display (50) is arranged on the body case (10) in an attitude substantially orthogonal to the moving direction of the spindle (30) and deviated from the moving axis of the spindle (30).

Abstract: A method for measuring a distance with a pin micrometer includes attaching a pin micrometer support to a flange at a predetermined location on the flange in a first channel, supporting a pin micrometer in a stationary position in a second channel, and extending a measurement rod of the pin micrometer to a location to which the distance is to be measured.

Abstract: A device for checking the chamfer and/or radius of a corner of an object includes a housing having a pair of right angled surfaces at one end thereof for placement against right angled surface of the corner of the object having a chamfer or radius extending between the right angled surfaces. A sensing slide bar having a known angled distal end is slidably mounted in the housing and extends outward from the housing and is engageable with the chamfer or radius. The length of the outward extension of the slide bar is measured by a microprocessor in the housing and provides a digital display on the housing with a readout correlating to the chamfer or radius of the object's corner contacted by the angled distal end of the slide bar.

Abstract: In a sensing device for detecting the distance of a vehicle or work device from structures that can be sensed mechanically, in particular plant stands, plant rows, soil structures, ploughing furrows or the like, with a rod-shaped, resilient sensing feeler which has a freely movable sensing end and at a distance therefrom is fixed rigidly to a housing, and an electrical measuring system which detects a change in location of the sensing end in respect of the holder and generates a measuring signal dependent on the change in location, the sensing feeler has at a distance from its fixing location a permanent magnet whose magnetic field is detected by a field-sensitive sensor with a fixed location in respect of the fixing location of the sensing feeler, which sensor generates an electrical signal dependent on the distance between the permanent magnet and the sensor.

Abstract: A system for inserting a probe into a turbomachine. The system may include a male measurement fixture having a shaft and a female portion a housing for receiving the male measurement fixture. The male measurement fixture may include: a tip portion, an indicator, and a target zone.

Abstract: The invention starts with a range finder with a measuring device and at least one measuring limit stop body (12), which can be moved out of a housing (10) and features at least one measuring limit stop (22, 24, 26, 28, 30) in a reference plane (14) for range finding between the reference plane (14) and an object that is to be measured. It is proposed that a first side (16) of the measuring limit stop body (12) form a first and a second measuring limit stop (22, 24).

Abstract: Dimension measuring instrument having a probe moving along a measuring axis. An elastic transmission element allows the probe to move under the action of the measuring force. If necessary, the probe can be coupled rigidly with the instrument, for example to perform profile measurements or tracings. The instrument is entirely protected by a casing from liquid projections and dust, and the probe can be locked without opening the casing or accessing its inside.

Abstract: A vertical length measuring device (100) is disclosed that comprises a vertical guide (20), at least one carriage (35) that is led vertically by the guide (20), and a driving organ (130, 150) for the at least one carriage (35). A housing (120) placed around the vertical guide (20), the carriage (35) and the driving organ (130, 150), has a longitudinal opening (121), and is fastened at a foot (33) of the length measuring device (100). A measuring head (40) is placed outside the housing (120) and is connected with the carriage through the opening (121) of the housing (120). The invention is characterized in that behind the opening (121) of the housing (120) inside the housing (120), a baffle (125) is placed. This advantageously prevents penetration of oil, water and dirt from outside.

Abstract: A tool and method are provided for providing a predetermined clearance between an impeller and a shroud of a jet engine assembly, wherein the shroud has a mating surface, and the impeller and shroud are partially disposed within a casing having a mating surface, wherein the shroud mating surface and casing mating surface are configured to mate with an inlet housing having corresponding inner and outer mating surfaces with a distance between the planes thereof. The tool comprises a hub having first and second sides and an opening extending therethrough, the first side having first and second mating surfaces configured to mate with the shroud and casing mating surfaces, respectively. The hub has a distance between the planes in which the first and second mating surfaces lie, and the hub distance is less than the distance between the planes in which the inlet housing inner and outer mating surfaces lie.

Abstract: A height measuring apparatus and a bioinstrumentation apparatus with a height measuring device are provided capable of precise measurement accuracy without being affected by an examinee and being highly convenient to assemble, handle and operate. A height detector (a transceiver and a reflector or a transmitter and a receiver having a communication conformation with a laser or ultra sonic beam) has components arranged in a movable part (a head-contact arm or a movable bar) and in a stationary part (a height measurement unit (base platform) or a fixed bar) of a telescoping height measurement bar such that a communication signal route between the parts is not blocked when an examinee is standing thereon, to obtain a height measurement by detecting the distance between the movable and stationary parts.

Abstract: A device to measure the height of a person consists of an elongated base that extends from above the head of the person being measured to the flat surface on which the person stands and a sliding member. The base has two longitudinal channels, one containing a T-track and the other a measuring scale. There is a blank surface on which to record the height and other additional data. Decorative indicia may also be placed on the blank area. The vertically movable sliding member has a forward extending bar that rests against the top of the head of the person being measured. A follower extends from the side of the sliding member across the channel containing the scale. The top edge of the follower is at the same level as the bottom surface of the bar. The height can be read along the top edge of the follower. The sliding member has a threaded bolt extending through it with a tab on the back end which is movable within the T-track and prevents the sliding member from being pulled out of the T-track.

Abstract: A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing having an interior hollow, a gage surface, and a base surface, the base surface having a contact area that contacts the surface of the structure. An inner plug disposed within the interior hollow translates axially within the interior hollow. The inner plug has a sensing end that contacts a bolt of the fastening system and references the shank section of the bolt. The inner plug has an indicator end dimensioned to accept washers and nuts of the fastening system stacked on the gage surface. The inner plug has an indicator that provides installation information, according to either qualitative or dimensional requirements, about the components of the fastening system being installed using the tool.

Abstract: A displacement measuring instrument (1) has a spindle (25) penetrating a gauge body (11) to be slidably supported relative to the gauge body (11) to be displaced and a lifting lever (20) manipulated from the outside for forcibly shifting the spindle. A lever support (30) supporting an end opposite to a drive end (20A) of the lifting lever (20) that is in contact with the spindle (25) is supported by engaging a dovetail groove thereon with a projection of an engaging member (35) formed on the outer circumference of the gauge body (11).

Abstract: A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing having an interior hollow, a gage surface, and a base surface, the base surface having a contact area that contacts the surface of the structure. An inner plug disposed within the interior hollow translates axially within the interior hollow. The inner plug has a sensing end that contacts a bolt of the fastening system and references the shank section of the bolt. The inner plug has an indicator end dimensioned to accept washers and nuts of the fastening system stacked on the gage surface. The inner plug has an indicator that provides installation information, according to either qualitative or dimensional requirements, about the components of the fastening system being installed using the tool.

Abstract: A head for the linear dimension checking of mechanical pieces including a casing, an arm carrying a feeler for touching the mechanical piece to be checked, a fulcrum for enabling displacements of the arm with respect to the casing and a transducer for providing signals depending on the position of the arm with respect to the casing. Various components of the head can be adjusted and/or replaced from the exterior of the casing. The transducer is of the inductive, half-bridge type, with multiple windings. An integral element for the electric connection to a processing unit includes the windings of the transducer, a cable and a connector. A checking apparatus, including at least a gauging or measuring head, includes a stationary structure and at least a support structure for the head, coupled to the stationary structure in an adjustable and removable way.

Abstract: A device for recording both chronological events and physical growth events of an individual or group of individuals' lives. The device includes linear measuring device having at least first and second opposed sides. The first side has a linear measurement scale inscribed thereon and at least one recording surface associated therewith. The second side has a chronological scale, preferably in months and years, inscribed thereon and also has at least one recording surface associated with the chronological scale. Thus, physical growth can be measured on the first side and recorded on the recording surface associated therewith as the individual or several individuals grow physically. Significant events can be recorded on the other side.

Abstract: A probe driving mechanism for displacement measuring apparatuses, capable of carrying out a stable, constant speed probe feeding operation without additionally providing a motor rotation detecting rotary encoder and a tachometer generator. When an output from a scale varies in accordance with the power applied to a motor, the power applied to the motor is controlled in accordance with an output from the scale. When the variation of an output from the scale becomes small even though the same level of power continues to be applied to the motor, a judement that a probe contacts the workpiece is given, and the power applied to the motor is set smaller. When an output from the workpiece sensor varies, the power applied to the motor is controlled in accordance with one of an output from the scale and that from the workpiece sensor the speed variation of which is larger than that of the other.

Abstract: A saw blade depth gauge having a body with a blade height scale and a flexible strip capable of conforming to a perimeter of a saw blade, wherein the flexible strip is connected to the body such that the flexible strip can bend around a perimeter of the saw blade when measuring to obtain a depth measurement on the vertical scale and return to an original position upon removal of the depth gauge from the saw blade. Alternatively, a rigid arc is connected to the body by spring biased posts.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method for measuring the height of a guest at a theme park, including employing an ultrasonic emitter and sensor to determine height. The park may have a plurality of different predetermined minimum height ranges or categories for certain rides and attractions, which must be met by a guest before the guest is allowed to participate. The results of the height measurement are provided on indicia and given to the guest to use at rides throughout the park. The device may be a wristband affixed to the guest, and displaying a color or symbol based on the height of the guest. The guest would be allowed to participate in an attraction provided the color code matches the minimum requirements of the attraction. This present invention may eliminate the need to check the height of the guest at each ride.

Abstract: Method enabling a command to switch the measure mode to be entered in a single vertical axis dimension-measuring column. The mode witch command is entered by pressing the probe tip against the piece to be measured during a time interval greater than a predetermined value. The measuring and displaying system then engages in a search mode of the turn-back point of said piece to be measured. Application: measurement of inner or outer diameters by means of a single-axis measuring column. The method allows the hole's minimal and maximal points to be determined with a minimum of handling operations.

Abstract: An adhesive bead depth or height measuring system includes a base to which a bead of adhesive is applied by a production adhesive applying machine, and a slide gauge which slides over the base. The gauge member has a pair of rails which are separated by a slot, each rail having a bottom surface which slidably engages the base. The slot forms a planar ramp surface which extends in a longitudinal direction from a first end spaced apart from the bottom surfaces by a first larger distance to a second end spaced apart from the bottom surfaces by a second smaller distance. The gauge slides over the bead with the ramp surface facing the bead and with the first end of the ramp surface leading so that the bead engages and adheres to the ramp surface at a position between the first and second ends. This position is proportional to a height of the bead above a surface of the base. The base includes a guide slot which slidably receives and guides the gauge.

Abstract: Since a dial face (3) and an area indicator (4) are formed separately to be independently turnable, the area indicator (4) is not rotated even when the dial face (3) is rotated. With this arrangement, the area indicator (4) can indicate a correct area regardless of the rotated position of the dial face (3), thereby preventing measurement errors. Further, since the area indicator (4) is not included in the dial face (3), the dial face (3) can be shared as a standard dial face.

Abstract: A head for the linear dimension checking of mechanical pieces including a casing, an arm carrying a feeler for touching the mechanical piece to be checked, a fulcrum for enabling displacements of the arm with respect to the casing and a transducer for providing signals depending on the position of the arm with respect to the casing. Various components of the head can be adjusted and/or replaced from the exterior of the casing. The transducer is of the inductive, half-bridge type, with multiple windings. An integral element for the electric connection to a processing unit includes the windings of the transducer, a cable and a connector. A checking apparatus, including at least a gauging or measuring head, includes a stationary structure and at least a support structure for the head, coupled to the stationary structure in an adjustable and removable way.

Abstract: A caliper for measuring the thickness of collated printed products and which has a lever arm which is pressed into engagement with each of a plurality of printed products as they are serially conveyed past a measurement station. The lever arm is actuated by a servo motor which includes an encoder, and when the lever arm is pressed into engagement with each product, the position of the lever arm is sensed by the encoder which then delivers a signal to a controller where the thickness is calculated and compared with a predetermined correct value. A method of calibrating the caliper is also disclosed.

Abstract: The device (1) picks up and aligns a sawframe (30) for handling and aligning silicon wafers (31). The device (1) includes at least one resiliently moveable locating arm (11) which is adapted to engage co-operably with a notch (35, 36) on the periphery of the sawframe (30) when the device (1) is moved into contact therewith. The sawframe (30) is thus urged into alignment with the device (1), and may be held in position relative to the device (1).

Abstract: A semiconductor device including an N-type semiconductor substrate which includes arsenic as an impurity, a first electrode formed on a main surface of the N-type semiconductor substrate, a ground surface formed on another surface of the N-type semiconductor substrate, a second electrode formed on the ground surface and ohmically-contacted with the N-type semiconductor substrate, a semiconductor element formed in the N-type semiconductor substrate and flowing current between the first electrode and the second electrode during On-state thereof. The device has a reduced ON-resistance thereof.

Abstract: Since a dial face (3) and an area indicator (4) are formed separately to be independently turnable, the area indicator (4) is not rotated even when the dial face (3) is rotated. With this arrangement, the area indicator (4) can indicate a correct area regardless of the rotated position of the dial face (3), thereby preventing measurement errors. Further, since the area indicator (4) is not included in the dial face (3), the dial face (3) can be shared as a standard dial face.

Abstract: Column for measuring longitudinal dimensions (1) comprising: a supporting frame (2), a carriage (3) capable of moving along a measuring axis (z) along the supporting frame, a cable or belt (40) for moving said carriage along said measuring axis, a counterweight connected to said cable or belt so as to move in opposite direction from the carriage, a guiding surface for restricting the counterweight's movements. A play of 1 millimeter is provided between said counterweight and said guiding surface. This play is sufficient to avoid any contact between said counterweight and any guiding surface when said counterweight is displaced vertically.

Abstract: Method enabling a command to switch the measure mode to be entered in a single vertical axis dimension-measuring column. The mode witch command is entered by pressing the probe tip against the piece to be measured during a time interval greater than a predetermined value. The measuring and displaying system then engages in a search mode of the turn-back point of said piece to be measured. Application: measurement of inner or outer diameters by means of a single-axis measuring column. The method allows the hole's minimal and maximal points to be determined with a minimum of handling operations.

Abstract: Column for measuring longitudinal dimensions (1) comprising: a supporting frame (2), a carriage (3) capable of moving along a measuring axis (z) along the supporting frame, a probe tip (44) connected to said carriage and designed to be brought into contact with the piece to be measured, a driving device of the carriage comprising a cable or belt (40) for moving said carriage along said measuring axis, a system for measuring the position of said carriage (3) along said measuring axis, a frame connected in an articulated manner to the carriage. The cable or belt are fastened to the frame. The articulation between the frame and the carriage allows at least one pivoting along a pivoting axis (x) parallel to the plane of said carriage. Advantages: the forces and moments exerted by the cable or belt are not exerted directly onto the carriage. The forces along an axis other than the measuring axis are absorbed by the frame.

Abstract: A linear gauging head, for example a “cartridge” head, includes a casing (1), a spindle (11), movable with respect to the casing along a longitudinal axis, a feeler (13′) coupled to a first end of the spindle, and a differential position transducer with windings (15, 16, 17), stationary with respect to the casing, and a core (18) coupled to a second end of the spindle. The spindle includes longitudinal grooves (12) and is guided by means of an axial bearing (22) with rolling elements (23) that cooperate with the grooves for allowing the spindle to translate with respect to the casing along the longitudinal axis, and concurrently prevent it from rotating about said axis.

Abstract: Column for measuring longitudinal dimensions (1) comprising: a supporting frame (2), a carriage (3) capable of moving along a measuring axis (z) along the supporting frame, a probe tip (44) connected to said carriage and designed to be brought into contact with the piece to be measured, a motorized driving device of the carriage comprising a cable or belt (40) for moving said carriage along said measuring axis and a driving motor (5), a system for measuring the position of said carriage (3) along said measuring axis. The driving motor drives an upper driving pulley through a reducing gear and a friction element. The motor, the reducing gear and the friction element are all integrated inside the pulley. Advantages: gain of space. Reduction of the number of parts. Reduction of the constraints applied by the driving belt on the carriage.

Abstract: Height-measuring column comprising a supporting frame fastened to a base, said supporting frame determining the measuring axis, it being possible to regulate the perpendicularity between the supporting frame and the base and method for regulating the perpendicularity of a height-measuring column relative to a reference surface by regulating the perpendicularity between the supporting frame and the base of said height-measuring column.

Abstract: A measuring system including a linear gauge 8 is placed on a vibration isolation table 7, and this system assembly is placed in a temperature controllable, constant-temperature chamber. A specimen table 16, which has a centrally-disposed circular protrusion 16C of a diameter sufficiently smaller than a specimen under measurement, is mounted on a surface plate 2 of a linear gauge 8. The position of a measuring element 1 is measured when it is brought into contact with the centrally-disposed circular protrusion 16C, and the position of the measuring element 1 is measured when it is brought into contact with the specimen placed on the specimen table. The measured values are used to determine the thickness of the specimen.

Abstract: An angular position adjusting device including a first member which holds an object having an axis of rotation, a second member which holds the first member rotatably about the axis of the object, and a rotating mechanism interposed between the first and second members and operable to rotate the first member relative to the second member about the axis of the object, and wherein one of the first and second members has an guiding surface formed to extend along an arc of a circle having a center at the axis of the object, the arc having a center angle smaller than 180°, and the other of the first and second members has a guided surface for sliding contact with the arcuate guiding surface, when the first member is rotated by the rotating mechanism relative to the second member, to adjust the angular position of the object about its axis.

Abstract: A gauge assembly for use with surface finishing apparatus having an endless conveyor for transporting workpieces through one or more work stations. The gauge assembly includes a gauge head or body having a planar base support surface housing a movable linear scale shaft having a planar distal upper end surface and mounted for reciprocatory movement between extended and retracted dispositions. A push rod control is provided for accurately controllably positioning the head within the finishing apparatus. A signal generator coupled to the linear scale shaft generates a signal indicative of the position of the distal end surface of the linear scale shaft relative to the planar base support surface, and a remote meter coupled to the signal generator provides a movable and closely positionable meter for visually determining the position of the elevation of the distal end surface and the gauge head.

Abstract: A tool for stripping a desired number of peels from a roll of paper includes a main body portion, a gauge and a stripping edge. The main body portion has a surface adapted to be gripped in the palm of a hand together with a generally planar face surface, a gauge projecting outwardly from the generally planar face of the main body portion by a distance selected to permit stripping the desired number of peels from the roll. The gauge is adapted to initiate a stripping operation by creating a gouge to the depth of the desired number of peels. The stripping edge is adapted for insertion into the gouge to the opposite edge of the roll in order to strip the desired number of peels. Also, a method of stripping a roll of paper of any damage and then stripping a desired number of peels from the roll includes the step of assessing the roll of paper for transit, plant or defective roll damage. Any damage to the roll is then stripped in incremental amounts until all such roll damage has been stripped.

Abstract: Column for measuring longitudinal dimensions (1) comprising:

Abstract: Column for measuring longitudinal dimensions (1) comprising:

Abstract: Column for measuring longitudinal dimensions (1) comprising:

Abstract: Height-measuring column comprising a supporting frame fastened to a base, said supporting frame determining the measuring axis, it being possible to regulate the perpendicularity between the supporting frame and the base.

Abstract: Method enabling a command to switch the measure mode to be entered in a dimension-measuring column (1) provided with a probe tip (44). The command is entered by acting on the angular position of a turning control button, for example by pivoting it until a predetermined angular position. A tactile reaction is perceived by the operator when a predetermined threshold is reached.

Abstract: An expandable mechanical stop is provided for positioning a workpiece during woodworking or other operations. The mechanical stop includes a positioning body which is adjustably attached to a track, the track having a vertical face that abuts an edge of the workpiece during operation. A stop arm is connected to the positioning body and includes a rear face that is substantially adjacent to the vertical face of the track. Anti-biasing means are provided to prevent the workpiece from dislodging the stop arm by sliding between the stop arm and the track. In one configuration, tabs are provided on the rear face and are received by grooves on the vertical face to serve as the anti-biasing means. In another configuration, grooves are provided on the rear face and receive tabs disposed on the vertical face.