A printing system includes a conveyor, at least one ink jet head, and an actuator operable to move the at least one ink jet head relative to the conveyor. A first sensor and a second sensor are adapted to sense a particular dimension and an entire area of a surface of a package, respectively. A control system is responsive to the first sensor and the second sensor and is operable to position the at least one ink jet head for printing. A method of printing is also disclosed.

A printing system includes a conveyor, at least one ink jet head, and an actuator operable to move the at least one ink jet head relative to the conveyor. A first sensor and a second sensor are adapted to sense a particular dimension and an entire area of a surface of a package, respectively. A control system is responsive to the first sensor and the second sensor and is operable to position the at least one ink jet head for printing. A method of printing is also disclosed.

This invention holds caliper and micrometer measuring tools on a flat surface, to mount vertical or horizontal, including versions holding multiple calipers, versions holding micrometers in addition to calipers. The invention is needed for tool access, protecting tool when not in use, to: have tools on display for ornamentation, display tools with personalized placard on the tools holder. The holder features an enclosed slot for the caliper jaws and slotted perch for the beam with special leveling screw allowing use for many models, designs, sizes, and makes. The Stand captures the caliper/micrometer so it cannot fall out and is protected from damaging its important features. Elevation adjustable soft set screw is employed under the beam end, allows for leveling in the holder. The tool holder can be made from variety of suitable materials. The tool can be mounted using embedded magnets or 2 sided tape to a variety of surfaces.

Devices and methods for driving a micrometer are provided. The device includes a body, a collet, a motor, and a controller. The body is configured to be coupled to a frame of the micrometer. The collet is configured to be coupled to a ratchet of the micrometer and to rotate the ratchet. The motor is coupled to the collet and rotates the collet to rotate the ratchet. The controller controls operation of the motor.

Devices and methods for driving a micrometer are provided. The device includes a body, a collet, a motor, and a controller. The body is configured to be coupled to a frame of the micrometer. The collet is configured to be coupled to a ratchet of the micrometer and to rotate the ratchet. The motor is coupled to the collet and rotates the collet to rotate the ratchet. The controller controls operation of the motor.

A portable measuring instrument is a portable measuring instrument that is supplied with power from a wireless power transfer apparatus that supplies power wirelessly, the instrument includes a sensor that is capable of detecting a person using the measuring instrument, a signal transmission part that transmits a beacon signal indicating a state of the measuring instrument detected by the sensor to the wireless power transfer apparatus, and a power receiving antenna that receives power transmitted from the wireless power transfer apparatus.

A power receiving module is a power receiving module housed in a portable measuring instrument, wherein the measuring instrument includes a housing portion that is capable of housing a standard battery having a standardized size, and a lid portion that covers the standard battery while the standard battery is housed in the housing portion, and the power receiving module has a first portion having the same shape as the standard battery and a second portion having the same shape as the lid portion, and includes a power receiving antenna that receives power transferred from a wireless power transfer apparatus that transfers power wirelessly.

Disclosed example test specimen measurement apparatus include: a first measurement assembly configured to measure a first specimen dimension in a first direction, the first measurement assembly comprising: a first anvil oriented along the first direction; a first micrometer oriented along the first direction and configured to output a first measurement; a first actuator configured to actuate the first micrometer with respect to the first anvil; and a second actuator configured to actuate the first micrometer and the first anvil simultaneously along the first direction; and a second measurement assembly configured to measure a second specimen dimension in a second direction, the second measurement assembly comprising: a second anvil oriented along the second direction; a second micrometer oriented along the second dimension and configured to output a second measurement; and a third actuator configured to actuate the second micrometer with respect to the second anvil.

Disclosed example test specimen measurement apparatus include: a first measurement assembly configured to measure a first specimen dimension in a first direction, the first measurement assembly comprising: a first anvil oriented along the first direction; a first micrometer oriented along the first direction and configured to output a first measurement; a first actuator configured to actuate the first micrometer with respect to the first anvil; and a second actuator configured to actuate the first micrometer and the first anvil simultaneously along the first direction; and a second measurement assembly configured to measure a second specimen dimension in a second direction, the second measurement assembly comprising: a second anvil oriented along the second direction; a second micrometer oriented along the second dimension and configured to output a second measurement; and a third actuator configured to actuate the second micrometer with respect to the second anvil.

A system for measuring a changing crack, comprises: a measurement device comprising a body bearing a measurement instrument and having a first positioning means, and a movable member comprising a second positioning means; at least two targets that are able to cooperate with a positioning means, wherein the at least two targets are hemispherical in shape and wherein the positioning means consist of rings having a cross section that is smaller than the base section of the target.