System and method for determining weight
US9329067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G13/248
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided for feeding a stream of material. The system includes a feeder, a material density portion, a detector, a weight calculator and an indicator. The feeder can output a portion of the stream of the material from a first position to a second position. The material density portion can generate a density signal based on the density of the material. The detector can detect a volume of the portion of the stream of the material without contacting the portion of the stream of the material and can generate a volume signal based on the detected volume. The weight calculator can calculate a weight based on the density signal and the volume signal and can generate a weight signal. The indicator can provide an indication signal based on the weight signal.
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