Weighing apparatus and conveyors systems incorporating a weighing apparatus
US9095144B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21C9/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weighing apparatus comprising a weigh deck, one or more load cells, and two staging bars. The weighing apparatus is configured to be installed in an existing conveyor system having a frame and a conveyor belt so that the weigh deck is generally flush with the frame and the weigh deck and the staging bars are positioned underneath the conveyor belt. The staging bars are positioned to mitigate weight measurement variations produced by the conveyor belt. In many cases, the staging bars are vertically adjustable. One or more weigh bridges can be incorporated into a production line or conveyor system.
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