Robotic height sensor in laterally compliant probe
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Nov 27, 1984
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Aug 16, 1982
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Aug 16, 1982
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A robotic height sensor employs the defocussing of a spot of light to detect the motion of a probe contacting a reference object. The defocussing changes the electrical output of a photodetector which output is used to control a height drive mechanism. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an intentional weakened portion of a shaft is provided for permitting limited lateral freedom of the shaft to accommodate minor irregularities in a workpiece.
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