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A storage apparatus

A storage device and storage unit technology, applied in positioning devices, measuring devices, clamping, etc., can solve problems such as tool temperature rise, tool geometry change, and heat change

Active Publication Date: 2012-05-30
RENISHAW PLC
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[0005] However, the part of the coordinate positioning device where the tool is loaded may become hot during operation
This in turn leads to an increase in the temperature of the tool loaded onto the coordinate positioning device, which can lead to changes in the tool geometry

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[0072] refer to figure 1 , shows a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) 2 in which the storage device 4 according to the invention is located. CMM2 will be described as background information only. It should be understood that CMM2 does not form part of the present invention.

[0073] The CMM 2 comprises a base 5 which supports a frame 6 which in turn holds a spindle 8 . Motors (not shown) are provided to move the spindle 8 along three mutually orthogonal axes X, Y and Z. The spindle 8 holds the articulation head 10 . The head 10 has a base portion 12 connected to the main shaft 8 , a middle portion 14 and a probe holding portion 16 . The base portion 12 includes a first motor (not shown) for rotating the middle portion 14 about a first axis of rotation 18 . The intermediate portion 14 includes a second motor (not shown) for rotating the probe holding portion 16 about a second axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the first axis of rotation. Although not shown, b...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a storage apparatus for a measurement probe for use with a coordinate positioning machine. The storage apparatus comprises: a storage unit having at least one receptacle for a measurement probe; and at least one temperature source for controlling the temperature of a measurement probe located in the at least one receptacle.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a storage device for measuring probes for use with coordinate positioning equipment, coordinate measuring equipment etc. such as scanning tools and tool tips used in high-precision measurements, and a method of storing the measuring probes. Background technique [0002] Tools can be used by coordinate positioning equipment for many different purposes, such as to measure or machine objects. Example tools include metrology devices such as scanning devices, probes, and styli, and cutting bits such as drills and reamers. It is known to provide a plurality of interchangeable tools for use with the same coordinate positioning device so that the coordinate positioning device can be used for a number of different operations to suit different types of measuring and machining applications. [0003] It is also known to provide racks for storing tools not used by the coordinate positioning apparatus. The rack can be stored within the wor...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01B21/04B23Q3/155
CPCB23Q3/15526G01B21/047
Inventor 安德鲁·杰弗里·巴特大卫·亚当斯约翰·斯图尔特·莫尔斯
Owner RENISHAW PLC