An apparatus for checking the length (H) of a chamfer (7) delimited by a first surface (5) and by an edge (S), comprises two feelers (15, 25)—movably connected to a same supporting frame (20)—and respective transducers (16,26). The transducers supply signals (T1, T2) indicative of displacements of the respective feelers along mutually perpendicular directions (Y, X). A checking method includes moving the supporting frame at a constant speed so that, during the movement, one of the feelers scans the chamfer and the other cooperates with the first surface. The signals of the respective transducers are acquired and transmitted synchronously to a processing unit (40) which processes them together with information on the mutual position of the two feelers to obtain the length of the chamfer.

A method of in-line automated inspection of a mechanical part comprising receiving a mechanical part datum, orienting the mechanical part datum within a representative inspection system, and examining each face of the plurality of faces of the mechanical part datum, wherein examining each face of the plurality of faces of the mechanical part datum comprises dividing the face into regions as a function of stylus tip data. The method comprises generating a fixture adapter model for the mechanical part datum as a function of a local region of the mechanical part datum, generating a measurement of at least a pair of part geometric data, wherein generating a measurement comprises selecting the at least a pair of part geometric data as a function of the at least an alignment datum and displaying the measurement of at least the pair of part geometric data. The method comprises producing the fixture adapter.

The present invention is a new multipurpose speed square that is easily utilized by any workman who typically requires a means for measuring, aligning, leveling, etc. The speed square is multi-functional, of simple construction, lightweight and portable. The speed square can be easily carried as an all-in-one tool and thus eliminates the need for additional tools, or the like. The speed square that can be manufactured from substantially any suitable material of engineering choice, is cost effective to produce, manufacture, easily marketed and easily sold.

A system for measuring a bending deformation of a surface of a material which cooperates with a bending test machine to deform a test piece. The system includes a first portion with lateral teeth which bear against an upper surface of the test piece. A first load support connected to the lateral teeth applies a constant force towards the test piece. A second portion with a central tooth bears against the upper surface. A second load support connected to the central tooth applies a constant force oriented towards the test piece. A measuring device includes a deformation sensor having a first arm connected to the first portion, and a second arm connected to the second portion. The first arm and the second arm are separated from each other by a variable distance (ΔB) measured by the measuring device.

A method and system for controlling a power-transmission gear in a forest machine having a harvester head includes measuring a selected property of at least two trees with aid of observation means on a basis of electromagnetic radiation at a distance from the trees being measured to create measurement data. The power-transmission gear is controlled by software on the basis of the measurement data to change a state of the power-transmission gear to optimize energy required to perform an operation of an operating device. The operating device uses the energy transmitted by the power-transmission gear (after the change in state of the power-transmission gear so that operation of the operating device create a change in the attitude, location, or state of the harvester head.

A system and method of calibrating a measuring instrument is provided. The system includes a support system for quickly and easily securing a low thermal expansion length reference bar in position. The reference bar is coupled to the support beam using a kinematic mounting system that is designed to reduce or eliminate errors associated with over-constraining the reference bar. The system is optimized for field calibration of certain measuring instruments, such as measuring instruments having articulating arms. Opposed first and second ends of the reference bar include respective first and second retroflectors and/or first and second probe receivers at known distances relative to each other, thereby facilitating calibration of the measuring instrument.

The present invention relates to systems and methods for monitoring agricultural products. In particular, the present invention relates to monitoring fruit production, plant growth, and plant vitality. According to embodiments of the invention, a plant analysis system is configured determine a spectral signature of a plant based on spectral data, and plant color based on photographic data. The spectral signatures and plant color are associated with assembled point cloud data. Morphological data of the plant can be generated based on the assembled point cloud data. A record of the plant can be created that associates the plant with the spectral signature, plant color, spectral data, assembled point cloud data, and morphological data, and stored in a library.

The present application relates to an on-line automatic detection device for wheel brake space, which is composed of a lower lifting drive system, a detection system, a synchronous clamping drive system and an upper driving and pressing system. In use, the device may not only detect the brake space of the back cavity of the wheel, but also detect the specific value of the interference amount of the brake space. Moreover, it has the characteristics of high automation, powerful function, advanced technology, strong versatility, and safe and stable performance.

The present application relates to a U-shaped touch gauge, which comprises a base plate, a transfer plate, a floating column, a fixing block, a measuring sleeve, a measuring column and the like. In use, round head of top end of the floating column is in contact with bottom surface of a work piece. The floating column is compressed downward when it contacts high surface of the bottom surface of the work piece, left side of the transfer plate is depressed and then right side thereof is lifted, in the meantime, the right spring is compressed and the measuring column is lifted.

A three-coordinate measuring system includes a three-coordinate measuring apparatus, and a type collector for a product to be measured; the apparatus is provided with a probe, and a control component which controls motion of the probe through a measuring program preset according to product type of the product to be measured, the control component is electrically connected to the probe; the type collector includes an optical collecting head capable of scanning a graphic identifier, the optical collecting head is electrically connected to the control component; the control component acquires the product type of the product to be measured according to the graphic identifier scanned by the optical collecting head, and call a corresponding measuring program to control the motion of the probe in order to measure the product to be measured and acquire measuring data, a method for three-coordinate measuring is also provided.