Retrofit electronic weighing technology for pallet moving devices
US7659484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G19/083
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A weighing system for use in retrofitting a pallet handling apparatus to provide weighing functionality. The system comprises a control unit and two fork units. The electronic control unit has a display, an electronic weight calculation controller, and at least one control switch. Each fork unit is for substitution with one fork of the pallet handling apparatus. Each fork unit comprises a rigid frame member having an elongated configuration, a plurality of load cells fixedly connected to the frame member, the load cells being disposed in laterally oriented pairs, and a fork member communicatively connected to the frame and engaging the load cells.
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