Weighing machine
US4538693A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 1983 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G13/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A weighing machine is disclosed that accepts product from a source, segregates it into discrete quantities, and combines a number of the discrete quantities into a group that closely approximates a target weight. The machine includes a feeder means that selectively transports product from the source. Accumulator means receive product from the feeder means and discharge discrete quantities of product therefrom. Weighing means accept product from the accumulating means and determine the weights thereof. Divertor means receive product from the weight sensing means and direct it in one of a plurality of directions. Holding means receive product from the divertor means and retain the product until it is selectively discharged. Collecting means receives product from the holding means, consolidates it, and directs it to another location.
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