Patent · US Expired

Straight line fill-to-weight machine

US5092414A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 1991
Grant dateMar 3, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 4, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B43/46
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A machine having multiple stationary weighing and filling platforms serviced by parallel straight line infeed and discharge container or material conveyors. Positive grippers transfer the containers or other material to be weighed transversely to stationary weighing and filling platform and the same or similar grippers transfer the containers from the platform to a parallel discharge track. This eliminates centrifugal forces, increased throughput reduces floor space and permits greater sensitivity in weighing since there is no inherent motion of vibration at the weighing station.

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