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Housing for scale or load cell controller

US7710714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 2004
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K5/061
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A housing for a scale or load cell controller suitable for use in harsh environments. The housing includes a moisture-resistant front display unit coupled to a rear interface and mounting unit. The front display unit includes a front housing, a back housing, and a frame overlying a boundary or seal region between the front and back housings to provide a double moisture-resistant seal between the front and back housings. The front display unit defines an interior region including a display and a plurality of user input keys and controller circuitry. The front display unit is removably attachable to the rear interface unit. A moisture-resistant seal is also provided between the front display unit and the rear interface and mounting unit. The rear interface and mounting unit defines a recessed area supporting a battery pack, a power supply and an interface circuit board. Circuitry in the front display unit is electrically coupled to circuitry in the rear interface and mounting unit via an edge connector circuit card that extends through an opening in the front display unit and mates with an edge connector socket supported in the rear interface and mounting unit.

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