Method and apparatus to monitor a reservoir or a structure
US10921178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H7/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus to monitor the weight of a silo or tank is disclosed. The system is adapted to be attached to a leg of the silo and comprises a load cell, a support member anchored to the ground and a lifting device attached to the load cell and to the support member. The load cell comprises two extremities that are attached to the silo leg and comprises an aperture there between. The aperture is preferably threaded to receive the lifting device, such as a bolt. The bolt is rotated using a tool as to induce a movement of the load cell along the axis of the bolt thereby lifting the load cell and the attached silo leg. Strain gauges are attached to the load cell to measure the variation in an electric or optical signal that is translated in human readable data using a monitoring device.
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