With accelerometer for detecting extraneous disturbances weigh feeder
US4722456A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G23/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a loss-in-weight feeding system including an accelerometer for detecting extraneous disturbances impinging on the system and preventing the disturbance from adversely affecting the feed rate. A split-beam weighing assembly senses the weight of the material in the container and produces a first signal to control the feed rate. The accelerometer is mounted on the split beam assembly and produces an acceleration signal. The acceleration signal is compared with a predetermined limit, and if the comparison shows a difference beyond a predetermined size, the action of the first signal is inhibited.
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