Indicator inspection machine, inspection method, and inspection program

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10684109
APP PUB NO 20180364019A1
SERIAL NO

16008160

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An indicator inspection machine inspects the accuracy of an indicator based on a value displayed by the indicator when a spindle changes position. The indicator inspection machine includes a measurement spindle provided so as to be freely raised and lowered in order to displace the spindle of the indicator; a contact point provided to a distalmost end of the measurement spindle, the contact point making contact with an indicator contact point provided to a distalmost end of the spindle of the indicator; a drive mechanism driving the measurement spindle; and a controller controlling the drive mechanism so as to bring the contact point into contact with the indicator contact point while changing a speed of the measurement spindle at a predetermined periodicity.

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MITUTOYO CORPORATIONKAWASAKI-SHI KANAGAWA-KEN 213-8533

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Igasaki, Shiro Kawasaki, JP 17 83
Yamagata, Masaoki Kawasaki, JP 32 157

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