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Hydrostatic setting apparatus for support of loads

US4213509A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1978
Grant dateJul 22, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 20, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18992
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scale mechanism in which a load to be measured sets on blocks of which at least two are tapered and with a fluid such as oil between the blocks and means for measuring the transverse force on at least one of the tapered blocks and such measurement convertible to the weight of the load. Various modifications of the arrangement are disclosed.

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