Apparatus and method for measuring the weight of items on a conveyor
US7586049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G23/3728
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for measuring the weight of items on a conveyor includes a scale that generates a first signal corresponding to the weight of the items. A movable platform transports the items to the scale and generates a second signal corresponding to position of the items in relation to the scale. A dimensioner examines the items and generates a third signal representative of whether the items are singulated or nonsingulated. A processor receives the second and third signals and determines whether to associate the first signal with information stored in memory about a particular item based upon whether the particular item is singulated or nonsingulated.
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