Load sensitive, variable speed mechanical dynamics adjusting system
US6621014B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D2033/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for sensing loads and varying the dynamics of mechanical devices to accommodate various load weights is disclosed. The system comprises a load receiving device, a load translocator, a load sensing device, and a control unit for processing information sent to it by the load sensing device. The control unit receives and calculates information corresponding to a load weight and varies the speed of a motor and/or hydraulic drive coupled to the mechanical devices translocating the load. This allows for more efficient and consistent load transfers. The system, as described herein, may be applied to several mechanical devices or systems. Specifically as described herein, the system is applied to a conveyor and sorting apparatus which comprises a hopper having a first and a second end, and further comprising a conveyor for transporting the produce from the first end to the second end, a roller bed, coupled to the second end of the hopper. The load sensing device senses and detects a load weight in the hopper and subsequently, through a control system and motor, adjusts the speed of the roller bed and/or conveyor to accommodate a particular load. The apparatus further includes a ho…
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