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Universal belt scale frame

US8063321B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by

24References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Precision, Inc. · US

Inventors

Gary W. Wineland · Roaring Spring, US
Tim Wolf · Ankeny, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2009
Grant date	Nov 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 15, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A weighing apparatus adapted for use in an existing conveyor, and a method for attaching a weighing apparatus to an existing conveyor without removing components or modifying the conveyor. The apparatus comprises a roller, a load cell, a vertical support and a cross member. The cross member is secured to adjacent existing idlers or alternatively to the frame supporting the existing conveyor via non-invasive means that do not require the existing conveyor or components to be removed or modified by cutting, drilling or welding. The roller is capable of precise adjustment both horizontally and vertically relative to the conveyor to ensure levelness and accuracy without the use of tools.

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