Modular support column

US9642477B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Mettler-Toledo (Albstadt) GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Dieter Kontschak · Winterlingen, DE
• Walter Holike · Geislingen, DE
• Xinwei Su · 安丰镇, CN
• Edgar Kempf · Inzigkofen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 23, 2015
• Grant date: May 9, 2017
• Expiry date: Sep 23, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16M2200/08
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular support column allows electrical signal- and power-transmitting lines between a data-processing device and an associated weighing device to be enclosed. The modular support column includes a foot module (5; 6), at least a primary pole module (10), at least one adapter module (20, 50), mechanical connector elements (70, 80) and fasteners (55, 75). The modular support column, when assembled, has a central axis (a) defining an axial direction. A first axial end (11) of the primary pole module is connected to the foot module which, in turn, is to a chassis base (4) of a weighing scale (3). A second axial end (12) is connected to the at least one adapter module. The mechanical connector elements and fasteners are also enclosed. Extension pole modules (40) and adapter modules (20, 50) can extend the modular support column.