Abstract: A compass is provided which includes a fine adjustment mechanism comprising lateral spreader bars attached to the respective compass legs and a central drive wheel meshing with the spreader bars. The spreader bars and drive wheel are located in a compass head consisting of front and rear half shells which have lateral guides for the spreader bars and a rotary disc for operating the drive wheel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 1978
Date of Patent:
August 7, 1979
Assignee:
Intertech Zeichengerate Gunther Partes KG