Apparatus for weighing heavy loads
US4540058A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1984 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S177/09
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is presented for weighing heavy loads, particularly those loads having to be laterally supported during the weighing operation. The weighing apparatus comprises a vertical column supported on its base by pressure cells and provided on its top surface with a support structure. This support structure retains the material to be weighed. A guide tube is provided coaxially around the column and a rotating sleeve with bearing elements is mounted between the column and the guide tube. A motor is mounted on the guide tube for rotating the sleeve during the weighing operation. The weighing apparatus is particularly well suited for use in conjunction with a casting ladle used in revolving turrets during continuous casting.
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