Abstract:
Water-resistant weighing apparatus comprising a load cell having a plate, one or more beams with fixed ends connected to the plate and strain sensing means on the beams. A platter is supported by the beams for receiving a load applied between the plate and the beam. The platter encloses the top and sides of the load cell and a shield is connected to the bottom of the platter and encloses the bottom of the load cell. A gasket is provided to seal the interface between the platter and the shield. A plurality of feet are provided for contact with a support surface. Bushings extend through the shield and connect the plate to the feet and sealing boots are provided to seal the openings in the shield for the bushings. The shield may include a vent to expose the load cell to atmospheric pressure and a sub-base plate may be provided to deflect moisture from the bottom of the shield and the vent.
Abstract:
A plurality of load bar assemblies (14) are connected between a supported structure (10) and a supporting structure (12) for determining an amount of load in the supported structure. Each load bar assembly includes a load bar (20) having a middle portion (22) connected with the supported structure and end portions (24, 26) connected by load bar mounting assemblies (34) with the supported structure. Each load bar mounting assembly includes a fulcrum member (50) which supports the load bar end portion on a fulcrumming surface (54). An elongated connecting structure (60) having an enlarged upper portion (64) extends through a load bar end portion aperture (32) and a fulcrum member aperture (56) and is connected with the supporting structure. An annular washer (72) and a tubular sleeve (74) of resilient material are disposed between the elongated connecting structure and the load bar end portion to allow limited movement therebetween.
Abstract:
A low profile scale utilizes four strain gage-based sensing beams which are isolated from mechanically or thermally-induced distortions on the weighing platform by means of interposed elastic elements. The platform is capable of moving upwardly relative to the sensing elements without transmitting any load thereto. The platform cooperates with a floating lower enclosure system to essentially seal the mechanism so that it is splash proof and washable as required for use in the food industry. Adjustable overload stops channel excess forces around the sensing beams to protect them from damage.
Abstract:
Scale protected against ingress of dust and water in which elements of the scale which are always present in any scale are combined with extremely simple additional mechanical means in order to achieve the desired protection, comprising a measuring system, a frame, at least one foot supporting said frame, a load support, guiding means for parallel and vertical guiding of said load support, at least one opening having an inner edge in said load support for said foot, an annular diaphragm mounted between said foot and said inner edge, said load support enclosing completely said measuring system, said frame and said guiding means.
Abstract:
Weighing apparatus of the electromagnetic load compensation type is disclosed including a pivoted transmission lever that connects the compensation coil for movement relative to the stationary permanent magnet field in accordance with the displacement of the load receiving assembly from its initial no-load position, characterized in that the transmission lever is connected with the load receiving assembly via a flexible bearing contained within a hollow coupling part of the load receiving assembly, thereby protecting the bearing against the deleterious influence produced by the different heating rates of the various structural components. By protecting the flexible bearing against component-generated heat as well as extreme variations in ambient temperature, the zero or no-load operating point of the weighing apparatus is protected against temperature-produced errors.
Abstract:
A platform weighing scale having a transducer with a movable element to translate weight responsive platform motion into a weight responsive electrical signal and in which the platform is movably supported relative a scale base by one or more pulley and tape motion linkages which also actuate the transducer element. The improved pulley and tape motion linkage comprising a pulley-like element having diametrically opposite peripheral circular sectors, a tape contacting the circular sectors and connected between the platform and base, a pair of restraining elements sandwiching the pulley-like element for a composite rotary and linear motion between parallel surfaces with the circular sectors contacting the parallel surfaces, an arm fixedly coupled to the pulley-like element at its center of rotation by which a remote segment of the arm follows an amplified composite linear and rotary motion, a second pulley-like element fixed to the remote segment of the arm and having a peripheral circular sector having the same center of rotation as the first pulley-like element, and a second tape contacting the second circular sector and connected between the arm and the movable element of the transducer.
Abstract:
The weight of a vessel having trunnion shafts supported by bearings fitted with pressure pads is determined as a function of the fluid pressure necessary to raise the shafts a constant distance and maintain the distance constant.
Abstract:
A bed comprises substrate support members, each including a load bearing and a base configured to provide contact with a floor. The load bearing member is configured to move vertically relative to the base, while the base and the load bearing member are configured to fit together to maintain lateral alignment of the base and the load bearing member. A load sensor is positioned between the base and the load bearing member, the load bearing member configured to transmit a load from the substrate to the load sensor. A printed circuit board is in communication with the load sensor. A controller is in communication with the printed circuit board of each substrate support member and is configured to receive and process data output by the printed circuit boards.
Abstract:
Devices and methods for determining item-specific information for single or multiple items on one or multiple substrates are described. The method includes generating multiple sensor multiple dimensions array (MSMDA) data from multiple sensors, where each of the multiple sensors capture sensor data for one or more items in relation to a substrate. For each item, the method includes determining relationships between the multiple sensors based on characteristics of the MSMDA data, determining a location of the item on the substrate based on at least the determined relationships between the multiple sensors, determining an angular orientation of the item on the substrate based on at least the determined relationships between the multiple sensors, and determining a body position of the subject on the substrate based at least the determined relationships between the multiple sensors, the location of the subject, and the angular orientation of the item.