Probe with stylus pressure adjustment.

摘要

A probe (10) of the type having a movable stylus (40) for detecting contact with an object is disclosed. The stylus (40) is connected to a movable member - (30) which is held in its rest position by means of a spring (38). The movable member (30) is provided with a bore (36) therein to which the stylus (40) is removably connected. The bore (36) extends into the interior of the probe housing (22) and provides access to the spring (38) for adjusting the pressure to the movable member (30) when the stylus (40) is removed.