Holder for a graduated element

摘要

A graduated element attachment system in a position measuring system, the graduated element attachment system including a graduated element having a circumferential face and a holder. The holder includes a plurality of resilient elements, wherein each one of the plurality of resilient elements engages the circimferential face in such a manner so that the graduated element is clasped in several directions and wherein each of the plurality of resilient elements exerts a force on the graduated element wherein the exerted forces are directed in such a manner so that the plurality of resilient elements maintain the graduated element in equilibrium.