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Method for transmitting measurement values in a multi-module force-measuring device, multi-module force-measuring device, and force measuring module

US8076595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2008
Grant dateDec 13, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L1/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and associated apparatus transmits measurement values in a multi-module force-measuring device, in particular a multi-module weighing device, with at least two force-measuring modules. Each of the force-measuring modules includes a force-measuring cell and a signal-processing unit. The signal-processing unit transmits the measurement values generated by the force-measuring cell by way of a signal line to a signal-evaluating unit. Under the method, each measurement value is converted into a bit sequence by the respective signal-processing unit. The first force-measuring module's bit sequence is transmitted to the signal-evaluating unit, and the bit sequences of the signal-processing unit of the further force-measuring modules are transmitted by way of the signal-processing unit of the first force-measuring module to the signal-evaluating unit.

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