Abstract: An apparatus for checking linear dimensions of mechanical parts comprises a bed, a longitudinal slide and two transverse slides arranged on the longitudinal slide and carrying relevant sensing elements adapted to touch the part to be checked. In order to obtain flexibility and quickness of operation, first and second reference rests for relevant parts are positioned on the bed and the transverse slides carry sensing elements having an arrangement substantially symmetrical with respect to a transverse symmetry plane. The apparatus is particularly suitable for checking parts after a first and, respectively, a second machining operation.

Abstract: A measuring head comprises an integral member defining a support portion, a plurality of fulcrums and a corresponding plurality of movable arms carrying feelers. The fulcrums are aligned for defining a single axis of rotation for the movable arms. Position transducers electrically detect the positions of the movable arms. Two measuring heads are employed for realizing a snap gauge for simultaneously checking a plurality of diameters.

Abstract: An apparatus for checking the roundness of parts comprises a basement supporting a motorized spindle for rotating the part to be checked about a horizontal axis, a stanchion fixed to the basement, a control lever and a support element rotatably coupled to the stanchion for rotation about relevant horizontal axes, measuring device coupled to the lever and the support element, and processing device. The measuring device comprises a member vertically suspended to the lever and rotatably coupled to the support element, a Vee device fixed to the member and adapted to be arranged upon the part and two measuring heads with movable feelers adapted to contact diametrically opposed points of the part. The processing device is connected to the measuring heads for providing measurements of the out-of-roundness and of the diameter of the part.

Abstract: A cartridge gauging head for checking linear dimensions of parts comprises a tubular casing, a shaft axially movable with respect to the casing, a feeler fixed at an end of the shaft for contacting the part to be checked, a transducer for providing a signal depending on the mutual positions of the shaft and the casing, and a guide member for guiding the axial displacements of the shaft. The guide member includes an intermediate portion coupled to the casing and two end portions adapted to cooperate with the shaft for guiding it.

Abstract: A drawer for electrical cabinets comprises a frame and a front wall coupled to the frame and including at least one removable panel. In order to provide a modular, cheap and easily assemblable structure, the front wall supports elongated resilient coupling elements and the panel or panels have stop surfaces that can be coupled to the resilient coupling elements through a snap action by applying a front thrust to the panel, from the outside of the drawer.

Abstract: A snap gauge comprising support means; a substantially U-shaped integral member defining two movable arms carrying feelers for contacting a workpiece to be measured; transducer means coupled to the movable arms; and a Vee reference device for cooperating with a cylindrical surface of the workpiece. A rotatable pin couples the Vee reference device to the support means and permits adjustment of the position of the Vee reference device along a longitudinal direction. The gauge further comprises protective devices including a U-shaped element arranged internally with respect to the integral member, two protective elements coupled to radially bent ends of the U-shaped element, and two protective half-shells coupled to the support means.

Abstract: A gauging head for checking linear dimensions of mechanical parts comprising a substantially cylindrical casing, a stem partially arranged for sliding movement within the casing, a feeler coupled to an end of the stem external with respect to the casing for touching the part, a transducer for providing a measurement signal and a cable for connecting the transducer to an external electric unit. An additional element can be removably and adjustably coupled to the casing for limiting the pre-stroke of the stem and another additional element can be removably coupled to the casing for defining the direction of exit of the cable from the gauging head.

Abstract: Head for checking linear dimensions of workpieces comprising a support, a movable arm carrying a feeler adapted to touch the workpiece to be checked and three members substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal geometric axis of the head. One of the members is fixed to the support, another member carries the arm and the third member is intermediate to the first two members. Arranged between adjacent members are two pairs of balls, which are aligned along paralllel axes, glued to one member and housed in conical recesses obtained in the other member, and which define two axes for mutual rotation between the adjacent members and are always maintained into contact with the surfaces of the relevant conical recesses by means of springs. An electrical circuit, closed in rest conditions, comprises two pairs of electrical contacts, which open the circuit as a consequence of displacements of the movable arm along opposite directions or as a consequence of an axial displacement of the movable arm.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring dimensions, in particular diameters and axial dimensions of parts with rotational symmetry, comprises a support, a system of slides movable with respect to the support, motors for displacing the slides, transducers adapted to provide signals indicative of the positions of the slides and measuring means carried by the system of slides. In order to perform, accurately and quickly, measurements on different types of parts, the system of slides comprises a longitudinal slide and two slides movable simultaneously and symmetrically along the same transversal directions. The measuring means comprise two measuring heads each of which is fixed to a relevant transversal slide and adapted to measure both in longitudinal and transversal directions. The measurements of the parts are obtained by combining the signals of the transducers and those provided by the measuring heads.

Abstract: Electronic gauge for checking linear dimensions of mechanical pieces, comprising a casing, at least a movable arm, a position transducer and a retraction device. The retraction device includes an electromagnet fixed to an element supported by the casing, a flat armature adjustably fixed to the movable arm and a positive stop fixed to the armature and adapted to abut against another positive stop fixed to the electromagnet.

Abstract: A probe for checking linear dimensions of mechanical parts comprises a support, a movable arm carrying a feeler adapted for contacting the part to be checked and an integral member coupled to the movable arm and the support. The member includes a first portion fixed to the movable arm a second portion fixed to the support and an intermediate portion having two sections with reduced thickness which define two axes of mutual rotation of the first and second portion. An electrical circuit closed under rest conditions comprises two pairs of electrical contacts which are opened in consequence of displacements of the movable arm along opposite directions or of an axial displacement of the arm.

Abstract: A ring gauge for checking external diametral dimensions comprising an arm-set essentially consisting of an integral member including two arc-shaped arms, two resiliently deformable portions adapted to define fulcrums for the rotation of the arms and an intermediate portion coupled to a support. Two feelers are adjustably fixed to the arms, approximately at intermediate points of their longitudinal development. The elements of a transducer are fixed at the free ends of the arms.

Abstract: A probe for checking linear dimensions of mechanical pieces comprises a support casing, an arm movable with respect to the casing and having a first element, a second element and an intermediate third element, a feeler fixed to the first element of the movable arm for contacting the piece to be checked, and detecting means for providing a signal depending on the position of the movable arm. The intermediate element is removably coupled to the first element and the second element and defines a section adapted to break as a consequence of blows against the feeler and the first element of the movable arm occurring along any direction.

Abstract: A gauge for measuring the clearance between a cam of an engine camshaft and the relevant valve, during rotation of the camshaft, comprises a first movable feeler element, for contacting the cam profile, and a second movable feeler element, for contacting a surface, facing the cam, of the valve or of an element coupled to the valve. A retraction device can displace the second feeler element from a rest position to an operating position. Gauging heads provide a signal depending on the mutual position of the first and second feeler elements and a processing circuit processes these signals to obtain the clearance.

Abstract: An apparatus for checking features, particularly linear dimensions, of mechanical pieces being transported by a conveyor, comprising a slide supporting a gauging device adapted to check the subsequent pieces and cam devices for actuating the slide and the gauging device. The actuating devices are coupled to the slide in such a way that the slide performs a reciprocating motion including a forward stroke, during which a piece is checked, and a return stroke for rendering possible the checking of the subsequent piece. The checking of each piece is carried out during a portion of the forward stroke of the slide, while the slide moves in synchronism with the conveyor.

Abstract: A gauging head, for checking linear dimensions of workpieces, comprises a casing; two movable arms, pivotable about pins fixed to the casing, and carrying feelers for contacting the workpiece to be checked; two position transducers operatively coupled to the movable arms; a second pair of arms pivotable about the pins; and zero-setting devices. The zero-setting devices include two members coupled to a shaft rotatable by a control lever. In a first position of the control lever the members are locked and the gauging head is in gauging condition. In a second position of the control lever the members are unlocked and can translate along the shaft permitting to carry out the zero-setting operation of the head because the two movable arms and the second pair of arms engage the members in such a way that the arms can rotate about the pins while maintaining a determined setting of the transducers.

Abstract: A suspension system for an electric gauge of the modular type includes one or more, substantially vertical, modules and a supporting device for supporting the modules comprising a base plate, a stanchion fixed to the base plate, and horizontal cylindrical rods threadedly coupled with the stanchion. The casings of the modules have resilient hooks which are coupled by interference fit with the cylindrical rods for hooking the modules to the supporting device.

Abstract: Plug gauge for checking the diameter of a bore, including two movable arms with relevant feelers and a protective body defining two holes for the passage of the feelers. A sealing gasket seals the space between the holes of the protective body and the feelers, preventing the entry of foreign matter, such as chips and coolants, into the protective body.

Abstract: A plug comparator for checking the diameter of holes of mechanical parts comprising a support, a movable measurement unit and a protection casing.The movable measurement unit comprises two movable arms bearing respective feeler elements which come into contact with the part to be checked.A position transducer detects the position of the movable arms and is connected by an electric cord to an electric supply and indication group.The casing has a lower base with a frustoconical seat for the fitted housing of a closure plate. The closure plate has a cut in diametral direction which subdivides it into two adjacent portions connected by a third portion which is elastically yieldable so as to permit fitting the closure plate in the frustoconical seat.

Abstract: A probe for checking linear dimensions comprising an arm movable along two opposite directions with respect to a support, a pair of electrical contacts fixed with respect to the support and a pair of flexible laminae having first ends connected to the movable arm and carrying at second ends a pair of movable electrical contacts, which--in rest conditions--are closed against a relevant one of the fixed contacts. An element fixed to the movable arm is adapted to cooperate with two surfaces coupled to the laminae next to the movable contacts, for causing, upon displacements of the movable arm from a rest position, release of either of the movable contacts from the corresponding fixed contact.