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Object measuring and weighing apparatus and method for determining conveyance speed

US6298009A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2000
Grant dateOct 2, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07B2017/00685
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for weighing and non-contact measuring of dimensions of a stationary object wherein the platen on which the object is placed for weighing and measuring is isolated from the support assembly for the dimension measuring sensors for greater sensitivity and accuracy in weight determination. A method of determining object speed of linearly in-motion object, useful for determining object dimensions, is also disclosed.

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