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| 177201000 | SELF-POSITIONING | 69 |
| 20110061946 | Platform scale using slot block load cells - A load cell assembly is used with a scale having a weighing platform, in order to provide a very low clearance above a surface on which the scale is positioned. The load cell assembly has a load cell with first and second arms. A bridge portion of the load cell connects the arms, maintaining them in a substantially parallel relationship, with at least a portion of the second arm having a height that is larger than a height of the first arm and the bridge portion. A fastener attaches the load cell to the weighing platform, on the second arm portion with a larger height. A foot device, attached to the first arm, spaces the load cell above the surface on which the scale is positioned. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110214922 | Measuring device for a moment weighing system and moment weighing system - A measuring device for a moment weighing system is provided. The measuring device includes a base plate with a plurality of fixing openings, a receiving plate, arranged rotatably on the base plate, including a plurality of receiving openings and a plurality of fixing openings, a measurement receptacle, arranged on the receiving plate for a measurement object, with the measurement receptacle engaging in part of the receiving openings, and a plurality of fixing pins which fix the measurement receptacle in a measurement position by way of engagement in part of the fixing openings in the base plate and receiving plate. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110315458 | SENSOR MECHANISM BODY AND ELECTRONIC BALANCE USING THE SAME - A sensor mechanism body having a main Roberval mechanism; a sub-Roberval mechanism provided with a second fixed column connected with an electronic balance base, a second movable column supporting the load of an internal weight placed on an engaging section, and two second beams, parallel to each other, and connecting the second movable column to the second fixed column. A first lever rockably supported by a first fulcrum, connected to one end of a first movable column of the main Roberval mechanism, and the other end connected to a second lever. The second lever rockably supported by a second fulcrum, connected to one end of a second movable column of the sub-Roberval mechanism, and the other end connected to an electromagnetic force generating device and the other end of the first lever. The second fixed column is connected to the second lever through a thin-walled connecting. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120175170 | Integrated Scale - A turntable that can be used with a machine for wrapping loads with packaging material includes a turntable assembly having a first support assembly and a load support surface supported for rotation on the first support assembly. A second support assembly contacts a floor surface, and a plurality of load cells disposed between the first and second support assemblies space the first support assembly and the load support surface above the floor surface. In use, the load cells sense a weight of a load on the load support surface. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120181094 | Weighing device, particularly an electromagnetic force compensating weighing device - A weighing device, particularly an electromagnetic force compensating weighing device, with a weighing sensor unit connected in at least three mounting regions to a second unit such as a carrier unit or intermediate load plate. The second unit or the weighing sensor unit has connecting regions in at least two mounting regions, which employ a hinge structure that allows an essentially translatory shifting motion of the connecting region to avoid stress caused by temperature related expansion. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120234611 | PULL-TYPE WEIGHING MODULE - A pull-type weighing module comprises a pull-type sensing body ( | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130168163 | BRIDGE ELEMENT - The invention relates to a bridge element for forming a balance, which realizes a parallel guidance between load receptor and base body by means of force-transmitting levers and also makes a balance insensitive to corner loads possible by means of a spaced-apart arrangement of two bridge elements. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130168164 | WEIGHBRIDGE - The invention relates to a weighbridge for forming a scale, in which a load is distributed onto individual levers by means of several bridge elements of identical type, wherein oppositely rotating levers are coupled to one another in each bridge element in order to connect the sum forces created in that way in each individual bridge element to one another via connection elements and to superimpose them in order to form an overall measurement force detected by a force compensation system. | 07-04-2013 |
| 177203000 | Supplemental weight offsetting means | 1 |
| 20090090565 | High Capacity and High Resolution Scale - A scale can include a low capacity sensing mechanism operatively coupled to a load, wherein the low capacity sensing mechanism may detect movement of the load. A transfer mechanism can be operatively coupled to the low capacity sensing mechanism, wherein the low capacity sensing mechanism may enable the scale to weigh both relatively heavy loads and relatively light loads to a minor division resolution associated with the low capacity sensing mechanism. | 04-09-2009 |
| 177208000 | Fluid transmission to pressure gauge | 2 |
| 20100263942 | BEARING ELEMENT WITH WEIGHT MEASUREMENT FOR LIFTING PLATFORMS - The invention relates to a bearing element for lifting platforms, which is a displaceable part of a bearing arm of a load receiving element of a lifting platform, with a vehicle bearing element resting on that end of said bearing element that protrudes from the carrier, wherein at least one annular recess, in particular an annular groove, is arranged on the upper side of said bearing element, in which at least one vertically displaceable transfer element is disposed that seals a pressure chamber that is filled with hydraulic fluid and is disposed below said transfer element, with the transfer element generating in the pressure chamber a pressure that is characteristic for the weight. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20120211285 | WEIGHT-MEASURING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE LIFTING PLATFORMS - A weight-measuring device ( | 08-23-2012 |
| 177210000 | Electrical current generating or modifying | 49 |
| 20080217073 | Portable digital plate scale - The invention at hand represents a dieter's food scale that fits within the base of a plate. It contains a plate scale, supportive cord and a digital interface. The supportive cord holds the digital interface firmly in place yet out from under the dinner plate so that an LCD on the digital interface can be clearly viewed. The scale is capable of weighing and displaying the weight of each serving while simultaneously memorizing and storing a weeks activity. A dieter can zero, reset and switch between grams and ounces. The invention at hand is small and compact so that it can be carried off site to use 24/7 in almost any environment. It is battery operated and automatically shuts off to preserve battery life. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090166095 | WEIGHING MACHINE - A weighing machine having a weighing platform includes a detection unit for outputting a detection voltage depending on a load acting on the measuring platform; a first data generation unit for A-D converting the detection voltage to generate first data; a second data generation unit for A-D converting the detection voltage to generate second data; and a control unit which stops operating the second data generation unit and monitors the first data in a standby state, switches from the standby state to a measurement state when the control unit senses that an object is placed on the weighing platform, then stops operating the first data generation unit and operates the second data generation unit, and outputs the measured weight of the object according to the second data. The first data generation unit consumes less power but has a lower A-D conversion precision than the second data generation unit. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20110220425 | WEIGHING SCALE - The invention relates to a weighing scale comprising a base plate and a load plate on which the object to be weighed is placed or on which the person to be weighed stands. At least three planar load cells are arranged between load plate and base plate which load cells are fastened to the load plate and are loosely supported on elevations of the base plate. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120222905 | Portable Electronic Device Able To Measure Weight - A portable electronic device able to measure weight comprises an electronic device having a first body member and a second body member, a weight sensor and a display panel. One side of the first body member and one side of the second body member are pivotally coupled to at least one connecting member. The weight sensor is arranged inside the second body member and weighs an object on top of the first body member. The display panel is disposed on the first body member and displays weight data detected by the weight sensor. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20140151135 | STABILIZING BASE FOR SCALE - A scale system includes a scale and a base. The scale includes a plurality of feet and a plurality of load cells, wherein each of the plurality of load cells is associated with one of the plurality of feet. The base includes a plate having an upper surface and a lower surface. A plurality of supports extend from the lower surface. Each of the plurality of supports includes a columnar projection. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140174837 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING BULK LIQUIDS AND/OR SOLIDS - A system for managing of bulk liquids and/or bulk solids for in-vitro diagnostics is disclosed. The system comprises a sample processing unit and a container unit for receiving a supply container supplying the sample processing unit with a bulk liquid/solid and/or a waste container receiving waste from the sample processing unit. The system further comprises a weight measuring device comprising a loading plate, a base and a force measuring cell. The force measuring cell comprises a sensor comprising a tensioned sensor wire. The loading plate is biased with respect to the base by a weight applied to the loading plate by a container and to transfer force to the force measuring cell. The transferred force causes a deformation of the force measuring cell and a change in tension of the sensor wire causing a change in vibrational frequency resulting in a signal indicative of the weight of the container. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20150083503 | Weighing Module - The invention provides a weighing module ( | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160033320 | MONOLITHIC WEIGHING SYSTEM - A monolithic weighing system including a base ( | 02-04-2016 |
| 20090065265 | Lever Mechanism, Particulary For A Scale Receiver Of A Scale That Works On The Principle Of Electromagnetic Force Compensation - The invention relates to a lever mechanism, particularly for a scale receiver of a scale that works on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, with at least one lever ( | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090242280 | LOAD MEASURING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC BALANCE, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME MECHANISM - An integral type second lever constituting member (A) is mounted on a constitution, in which a first lever member ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090308665 | WEIGHING DEVICE - Weighing device with at least one weighing cell and with a receiving structure serving to hold the at least one weighing cell, wherein the at least one weighing cell includes a first fastener device serving to fasten the weighing cell in the receiving structure, and the receiving structure includes a second fastener device which is a complementary counterpart of said first fastener device. The fastener devices include a detent engagement mechanism and are designed in such a way that they hold as well as release the weighing cell by means of a form-locking engagement which can be locked and released, respectively, by a simple action in the form of pushing in the direction of the load and pulling against the direction of the load. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100012395 | Scale - The invention relates to scales comprising a bearing surface for supporting a load to be weighed, an electroconductive sensor plate, a flat coil arranged at a distance from the sensor plate and used for the inductive measurement of a distance between the sensor plate and the flat coil, a housing surrounding the sensor plate and the flat coil, and a push-button which protrudes out of the housing and is connected to the sensor plate. The inventive scales are easy to assemble but also versatile. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100044118 | ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL-GUIDING MECHANISM, SPECIFICALLY FOR A GRAVIMETRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENT - A parallel-guiding mechanism has a vertically movable parallel leg that carries a weighing pan. The movable parallel leg is connected by two essentially horizontal parallel guides to a stationary parallel leg installed in a balance, wherein elastic flexure pivots are formed at the ends of the parallel guides. Incisions that reduce the material strength of the parallel leg in at least one appropriate location define at least one adjustment domain, thus forming a deformation zone which is plastically deformed through application of an adjustment force. In this manner, a corner load error of the parallel-guiding mechanism is corrected. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100224422 | WEIGHING SENSOR - A weighing sensor according to the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, wherein a stop is provided on the load receiver for a lever or a component carried by it. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100236841 | ELECTRONIC BALANCE - An electronic balance is provided where precise correction can be carried out by using incorporated weight and the weight and the size can both be reduced. The electronic balance is provided with a main Roberval mechanism R | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100236842 | SEALING MECHANISM - The invention relates to a sealing mechanism for a scale, in which a connection element connected to a moving lifting element seals or opens an annular gap, wherein, for an opened annular gap, the connection element and lifting element form a biasing load for the weighing sensor of the scale. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100294573 | CONTROLLED AND/OR REGULATED FORCE-MEASURING DEVICE - A force-measuring device | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110226535 | WEIGHING SENSOR - The invention relates to a weighing sensor ( | 09-22-2011 |
| 20130161103 | WEIGHING CELL BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE COMPENSATION WITH OPTOELECTRONIC POSITION SENSOR - A weighing cell based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation. A permanent magnet system is mounted on a base part and includes an air gap within which is suspended a coil that is connected to a load receiver through a force-transmitting mechanism. The coil carries an electrical compensation current when the weighing cell is in operation. An optoelectronic position sensor is also included, and its signal corresponds to the deflection of the coil from a zero position which occurs as a result of placing a load on the load receiver. A closed-loop controller regulates the compensation current in response to the sensor signal in such a way that the coil and the load receiver that is connected to it are returned to their zero position by the electromagnetic force that is acting between the coil and the permanent magnet. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130220711 | WEIGHING CELL BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE COMPENSATION WITH OPTOELECTRONIC POSITION SENSOR - A weighing cell based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation and having an optoelectronic position sensor that includes a light source, a light receiver, and a shutter vane. The light receiver functions to generate a position sensor signal corresponding to a deflection of the shutter vane from a zero position which occurs as a result of placing a load onto a load receiver of the weighing cell. A controller functions to regulate compensation current in response to the position sensor signal in such a way that the shutter vane and the movable parts of the weighing cell connected to the shutter vane are returned to the zero position by the electromagnetic force between a coil and permanent magnet system of the weighing cell. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130299250 | FORCE-MEASURING CELL WITH A FORCE-COMPENSATING COIL - A multi-layered electromagnetic coil for a force-measuring system is based upon the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, as is a method for manufacturing the coil. The coil has a multifilar, specifically bifilar, wiring arrangement of coil wires. Preferably, the coil wires have a substantially rectangular cross-sectional profile. The cross-sectional profile of the coil wire is designed for achieving the densest possible packing of the windings in the coil can be achieved. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140374173 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE BALANCE - The coil that is installed on a lever is obtained from a flat coil, which is wound flat so as to generate upper and lower winding regions that are parallel to the direction that the lever extends along a vertical surface that is parallel to the direction that the lever extends. The magnetic circuit is provided with multiple plate-shaped permanent magnets that face the upper and lower winding regions of the flat coil and are magnetized in a direction that is orthogonal to the vertical surface, and yoke members that induce lines of magnetic force of the permanent magnets so that a magnetic flux of an orientation that is orthogonal to the vertical surface is generated. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150027792 | Electromagnetically Force-Compensating Force-Measuring Apparatus - An electromagnetically force-compensating force-measuring apparatus ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20160138961 | Parallelogram Linkage Structure for a Scale - Monolithic linkage structure having a base body and a load receiver guided in a Z direction relative to the base body by a plurality of parallel guide elements, wherein at least one parallel guide element is connected, via a first joint, on a first end to the base body and, via a second joint, on a second end distanced from the first end in an X direction to the load receiver, wherein the base body is configured on both sides of a plane, which extends in the Z direction and in an X direction, and wherein at least one parallel guide element has, on at least one outer surface facing away from the plane between the first joint and the second joint, at least one recess penetrating the at least one parallel guide element in the Z direction, through which projects a base body portion of the base body. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20100258357 | Inertial Microbalance Filter Assembly - A low tare weight filter system is disclosed. The low weight makes the system especially advantageous for use in inertial microbalance instrumentation where small variations in mass must be accounted for to deliver accurate results. Moreover, the assembly is constructed to permit the filter collector to flex and stretch over a complimentary body incorporated in a filter support base and securely fasten to the same. Such use offers further advantages for instrument performance. It insures consistent apposition and long-term stability in the contact between the filter media and its reference surface. | 10-14-2010 |
| 177211000 | Strain gauge | 24 |
| 20080217074 | SCALE - A scale includes a platform, load sensors provided at four corners inside the platform, and a display unit. Each load sensor has an elongate load cell and a strain gauge. Each load cell is arranged such that its longitudinal direction is approximately orthogonal to the direction connecting heel and toe of the foot placed on the platform. The display unit is arranged at a central portion of the platform, and feet-receiving regions are set at opposite sides of the display unit. By such a structure, a scale allowing reduction in size while preventing degradation of measurement accuracy as much as possible can be realized. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080271931 | Weighing Sensor and an Electronic Scale Provided With the Same - The invention discloses a weighing sensor and an electronic scale provided with the same. The weighing sensor comprises a flat plate formed into helical shape, including successively a load-supporting portion, a strain portion and a bearing portion from the center to the outer of this plate, with the load-supporting portion situated between and surrounded by the bearing portion and the strain portion; wherein the load-supporting portion and the bearing portion are respectively used to bear the acting force and the reaction force in opposite directions, and a strain gauge is mounted on the strain portion. The electronic scale comprises at least three weighing sensors, wherein the bearing portion of the sensor is mounted on the scale body, the load-supporting portion directly contacts the supporting leg of the scale, which contacts the plane on which the scale is positioned. The present invention has small thickness, simple structure and low manufacturing cost. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090057038 | LOAD CELL-TYPE ELECTRONIC BALANCE - A load cell-type electronic balance is provided, in which a change in load detection sensitivity caused by creep effects is reduced. A load having a predetermined magnitude is loaded to a load cell ( | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090114455 | TOP-PAN SCALES WITH CORNER LOAD SENSOR - A top-pan scale with a scale pan which is supported on at least one force transducer ( | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090183928 | ELECTRONIC WEIGHING SCALE - Aimed at providing an electronic weighing scale possibly thinned overall, an electronic weighing scale disclosed herein has a top plate component allowing on the top surface thereof placement of an object to be weighed; and load cell units supporting the top plate component from the lower side thereof, wherein the top plate component is provided with mounting holes so as to extend therethrough in the thickness-wise direction, allowing therein attachment of cup components each having an opening opened downward, and each load cell unit is attached inside each cup component. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100126782 | MEASUREMENT OF WHEEL AND/OR AXLE LOAD OF ROAD VEHICLES - The present invention provides an improved weigh-in-motion scale. A slight increase in the thickness of a an upper, flexibly-deformable metal plate in a thin, flexibly-deformable plate system coupled with a change in the transverse locations of the load cells provides the improved weigh-in-motion scale, which is capable of weighing substantially heavier loads than previously known weigh-in-motion scales. In use, as weight is applied to the weigh-in-motion scale, the upper flexibly-deformable metal plate elastically bends. The strain gauges thus provide a changing resistive value proportional to the bending of the flexible element and the weight applied, to generate signals to the Wheatstone bridge circuit, which then provides output signals from the Wheatstone bridge circuit, which are proportional to the force applied to the upper flexibly-deformable metal plate. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100155152 | Weighing sensor for an electronic scale provided with the same - The invention discloses a weighing sensor and an electronic scale provided with the same. The weighing sensor comprises a flat plate formed into helical shape, including successively a load-supporting portion, a strain portion and a bearing portion from the center to the outer of this plate, with the load-supporting portion situated between and surrounded by the bearing portion and the strain portion; wherein the load-supporting portion and the bearing portion are respectively used to bear the acting force and the reaction force in opposite directions, and a strain gauge is mounted on the strain portion. The electronic scale comprises at least three weighing sensors, wherein the bearing portion of the sensor is mounted on the scale body, the load-supporting portion directly contacts the supporting leg of the scale, which contacts the plane on which the scale is positioned. The present invention has small thickness, simple structure and low manufacturing cost. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110127091 | Planar Beam Load Cell Assembly - The present invention provides a weighing assembly comprising a planar beam load cell. The planar beam load cell assembly comprises means to prevent the damage of the planar beam load cell due to an overload. The device senses the load or force applied to its load receiving element with a high degree of accuracy. An arrangement of three or four of these devices can be used to support a platform or any suitable assembly onto which items can be placed, the purpose being to measure the weight of the items so placed. The planar beam load cell assembly may be retrofitted into existing scale assemblies. The planar beam load cell may further comprise means to prevent the damage of the planar beam load cell due to off-axis charges. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110168457 | WEIGHT SENSOR - A weight sensor includes a deformable body, a first strain resistor provided on an outer side surface of the deformable body, and a pressing member applying a load to the deformable body. The deformable body includes a tubular portion having a tubular shape extending along a center axis and surrounding the center axis, and a projection projecting from an inner surface of the tubular portion. The pressing member moves along the center axis so as to apply a moment to the tubular portion. The resistances of the strain resistors change greatly, allowing the weight sensor to measure a load with high sensitivity. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110209926 | FORCE PLATE WITH SPRING ELEMENTS - Force plate ( | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110278077 | TOP-PAN BALANCE WITH AN OVERLOAD SAFETY MECHANISM AND A CORNER LOAD SENSOR - A top-pan balance having a pan, a weighing system, and an overload safety mechanism. The load cell ( | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120061151 | Load Cell - The invention relates to a load cell, preferably for an aseptic platform scale, which is embodied rod-shaped and consists of a force input element ( | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120118649 | LOAD CELL - A load cell is presented that has a load cell housing defining an interior cavity. The load cell housing also defines an bore in a first exterior face. In another aspect, the load cell has a load member positioned within the interior cavity, where a load knob protrudes out of the bore and above the first exterior face. In one aspect, the load cell also has a first electrode and a second electrode positioned within the interior cavity. In another aspect, a conductive polymer element is positioned therebetween the first and second electrodes. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120160575 | VEHICLE WEIGHING DEVICE HAVING WIRELESS LOAD CELL DEVICE - A vehicle weighing device comprising a weigh pad adapted to receive at least one wheel of a vehicle, a low-power consumption wireless load cell device on the weigh pad, a remote interrogation device which is wirelessly communicable with the load cell device. The load cell device includes a local non-mains power supply, preferably being a battery, a load cell energisable by the onboard power supply, and a wireless communication element. The load cell includes a strain gauge whereby a ratio of strain gauge resistances is determined by the time measurement of capacitor discharge thus minimising power consumption, and an activator which energises the strain gauge via the non-mains power supply. The remote interrogation device also includes a receiver which receives data outputted by the strain gauge via the wireless communication element. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20130126249 | LOAD CELL AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - In one aspect, column load cells are described herein. In some embodiments, a column load cell comprises a load bearing column, a plurality of first strain gauges coupled to surfaces of the load bearing column for determining axial strain and a load receiving surface comprising a plurality of load guides, the load guides substantially aligned with the first strain gauges. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140083780 | FLEXURE ELEMENT AND WEIGHT MEASURING DEVICE - A flexure element used in a load cell comprises a rectangular strain region, two first arms, a first connection portion, which is connected to one end of the strain region and the first arms, two second arms, and a second connection portion which is connected to the other end of the strain region and the second arms, wherein one of the pair of first arms and the pair of second arms receives a load in a direction perpendicular to the flexure element, and the other of the pair of first arms and the pair of second arms is fixed to a support body, and a gap between the first arm and the second arm and a gap between the second arm and the strain region are equal to or smaller than a half of the thickness. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140262557 | LOAD CELL - The invention relates to a load cell symmetrical about a central vertical axis and comprising first and second mounting surfaces, each on the same horizontal plane and configured for attachment to a support structure and to a loading fixture respectively. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140262558 | WEIGH SCALE - A load cell support structure includes a base support member; a load bearing member movable with respect to the base support member and having an upper surface for receiving a load; a load cell engaging member adapted to operatively engage at least one load cell; a load transfer portion integrally formed with the load bearing member and operatively coupled to the load cell engaging member so as to transfer a load from the upper surface to at least one load cell via the load cell engaging member; at least one biasing member adapted to urge the load transfer member towards the load cell engaging member; and at least one pivot member operatively engaging the load transfer member and the load cell engaging member so as to allow pivotal movement of the load transfer member with respect to the load cell engaging member about the pivot member. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140291042 | FLEXURE ELEMENT, LOAD CELL, AND WEIGHT MEASURING DEVICE - A flexure element used for weight measurement includes a load-applied part to which load is applied, a supported part supported by a supporter, and a flexure part connected to the load-applied part and the supported part, strain gauges being attached to the flexure part. The load-applied part, the supported part, and the flexure part include surfaces that lie on the same plane. The thickness of the flexure part is less than the thickness of the load-applied part and the thickness of the supported part. The flexure part has a recess at a side opposite to the plane, the recess being located between the load-applied part and the supported part. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20150021105 | FLEX CIRCUIT INTERFACE FOR STRAIN GAUGES - A load cell may include a bar having a supported end, an unsupported end and a sensor holding portion disposed between the supported end and the unsupported end. The load cell may further include a plurality of electronic sensors including a first strain gauge pair and a second strain gauge pair disposed along the sensor holding portion. The load cell may further include an interface member directly connecting the electronic sensors for weight calculation responsive to application of a load to the unsupported end. In some cases, the interface member may include a flex circuit. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150096812 | HANGING SCALE - A hanging scale for measuring the weight of a hanging load comprises a first attachment section comprising a first bearing and a second attachment section comprising a second bearing, the first bearing and the second bearing being aligned along a vertical axis during operation of the hanging scale; at least one longitudinal deflection measurement section which has a first end and a second end, the deflection measurement section being located between the first bearing and the second bearing and being oriented transversely with respect to said vertical axis; a first connecting section which at least partially extends laterally from the first attachment section with respect to said vertical axis, the first connecting section connecting the first bearing to the first end of the deflection measurement section; and a second connecting section which at least partially extends laterally from the second attachment section with respect to said vertical axis, the second connecting section connecting the second bearing to the second end of the deflection measurement section. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150101870 | WEIGHT SENSING - A weight sensor may include a weighing platform and a load cell coupled to the platform to sense a weight applied to the platform. The load cell may include a deformable plate with one or more strain gauges arranged to provide an electrical signal representing the weight applied to the platform, and a base supporting the load cell, wherein the deformable plate is movably mounted to the base at only three contact points, the contact points allowing lateral movement of the plate relative to the base when the plate deforms in response to a weight applied to the platform. The weight sensor makes it possible to independently monitor the weight and weight shifting of two people sharing the same bed. The weight sensor is self-centering when a load is applied off-centre to the platform, which is particularly beneficial when such a weight sensor is used underneath a bed, e.g., under a bed leg or other support member which may not be aligned centrally over the weight sensor. Beneficially the sensor is not unduly affected by minor misalignment of the leg of a bed relative to the load cell. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150107913 | LOAD CELL DEVICE - A weighing scale and a load cell assembly therefor, the weighing scale including: (a) a weighing platform; (b) a base; and (c) a load cell arrangement including: (i) a load cell body, disposed below the platform and above the base, the body secured to the platform at a first position along a length of the body, and secured to the base at a second position along the length, the load cell body having a first cutout window transversely disposed through the body, the window adapted such that a downward force exerted on a top face of the weighing platform distorts the window to form a distorted window; and (ii) at least one strain-sensing gage, mounted on at least a first surface of the load cell body, the strain-sensing gage adapted to measure a strain in the first surface; and (d) an at least a one-dimensional flexure arrangement having at least a second cutout window transversely disposed through the body, the second cutout window shaped and positioned to at least partially absorb an impact delivered to a top surface of the load cell body. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20160153826 | WEIGHING SCALE | 06-02-2016 |
| 177210000 | Electromotive or electromagnetic force | 16 |
| 20080217073 | Portable digital plate scale - The invention at hand represents a dieter's food scale that fits within the base of a plate. It contains a plate scale, supportive cord and a digital interface. The supportive cord holds the digital interface firmly in place yet out from under the dinner plate so that an LCD on the digital interface can be clearly viewed. The scale is capable of weighing and displaying the weight of each serving while simultaneously memorizing and storing a weeks activity. A dieter can zero, reset and switch between grams and ounces. The invention at hand is small and compact so that it can be carried off site to use 24/7 in almost any environment. It is battery operated and automatically shuts off to preserve battery life. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090166095 | WEIGHING MACHINE - A weighing machine having a weighing platform includes a detection unit for outputting a detection voltage depending on a load acting on the measuring platform; a first data generation unit for A-D converting the detection voltage to generate first data; a second data generation unit for A-D converting the detection voltage to generate second data; and a control unit which stops operating the second data generation unit and monitors the first data in a standby state, switches from the standby state to a measurement state when the control unit senses that an object is placed on the weighing platform, then stops operating the first data generation unit and operates the second data generation unit, and outputs the measured weight of the object according to the second data. The first data generation unit consumes less power but has a lower A-D conversion precision than the second data generation unit. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20110220425 | WEIGHING SCALE - The invention relates to a weighing scale comprising a base plate and a load plate on which the object to be weighed is placed or on which the person to be weighed stands. At least three planar load cells are arranged between load plate and base plate which load cells are fastened to the load plate and are loosely supported on elevations of the base plate. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120222905 | Portable Electronic Device Able To Measure Weight - A portable electronic device able to measure weight comprises an electronic device having a first body member and a second body member, a weight sensor and a display panel. One side of the first body member and one side of the second body member are pivotally coupled to at least one connecting member. The weight sensor is arranged inside the second body member and weighs an object on top of the first body member. The display panel is disposed on the first body member and displays weight data detected by the weight sensor. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20140151135 | STABILIZING BASE FOR SCALE - A scale system includes a scale and a base. The scale includes a plurality of feet and a plurality of load cells, wherein each of the plurality of load cells is associated with one of the plurality of feet. The base includes a plate having an upper surface and a lower surface. A plurality of supports extend from the lower surface. Each of the plurality of supports includes a columnar projection. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140174837 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING BULK LIQUIDS AND/OR SOLIDS - A system for managing of bulk liquids and/or bulk solids for in-vitro diagnostics is disclosed. The system comprises a sample processing unit and a container unit for receiving a supply container supplying the sample processing unit with a bulk liquid/solid and/or a waste container receiving waste from the sample processing unit. The system further comprises a weight measuring device comprising a loading plate, a base and a force measuring cell. The force measuring cell comprises a sensor comprising a tensioned sensor wire. The loading plate is biased with respect to the base by a weight applied to the loading plate by a container and to transfer force to the force measuring cell. The transferred force causes a deformation of the force measuring cell and a change in tension of the sensor wire causing a change in vibrational frequency resulting in a signal indicative of the weight of the container. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20150083503 | Weighing Module - The invention provides a weighing module ( | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160033320 | MONOLITHIC WEIGHING SYSTEM - A monolithic weighing system including a base ( | 02-04-2016 |
| 20090065265 | Lever Mechanism, Particulary For A Scale Receiver Of A Scale That Works On The Principle Of Electromagnetic Force Compensation - The invention relates to a lever mechanism, particularly for a scale receiver of a scale that works on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, with at least one lever ( | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090242280 | LOAD MEASURING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC BALANCE, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME MECHANISM - An integral type second lever constituting member (A) is mounted on a constitution, in which a first lever member ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090308665 | WEIGHING DEVICE - Weighing device with at least one weighing cell and with a receiving structure serving to hold the at least one weighing cell, wherein the at least one weighing cell includes a first fastener device serving to fasten the weighing cell in the receiving structure, and the receiving structure includes a second fastener device which is a complementary counterpart of said first fastener device. The fastener devices include a detent engagement mechanism and are designed in such a way that they hold as well as release the weighing cell by means of a form-locking engagement which can be locked and released, respectively, by a simple action in the form of pushing in the direction of the load and pulling against the direction of the load. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100012395 | Scale - The invention relates to scales comprising a bearing surface for supporting a load to be weighed, an electroconductive sensor plate, a flat coil arranged at a distance from the sensor plate and used for the inductive measurement of a distance between the sensor plate and the flat coil, a housing surrounding the sensor plate and the flat coil, and a push-button which protrudes out of the housing and is connected to the sensor plate. The inventive scales are easy to assemble but also versatile. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100044118 | ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL-GUIDING MECHANISM, SPECIFICALLY FOR A GRAVIMETRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENT - A parallel-guiding mechanism has a vertically movable parallel leg that carries a weighing pan. The movable parallel leg is connected by two essentially horizontal parallel guides to a stationary parallel leg installed in a balance, wherein elastic flexure pivots are formed at the ends of the parallel guides. Incisions that reduce the material strength of the parallel leg in at least one appropriate location define at least one adjustment domain, thus forming a deformation zone which is plastically deformed through application of an adjustment force. In this manner, a corner load error of the parallel-guiding mechanism is corrected. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100224422 | WEIGHING SENSOR - A weighing sensor according to the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, wherein a stop is provided on the load receiver for a lever or a component carried by it. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100236841 | ELECTRONIC BALANCE - An electronic balance is provided where precise correction can be carried out by using incorporated weight and the weight and the size can both be reduced. The electronic balance is provided with a main Roberval mechanism R | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100236842 | SEALING MECHANISM - The invention relates to a sealing mechanism for a scale, in which a connection element connected to a moving lifting element seals or opens an annular gap, wherein, for an opened annular gap, the connection element and lifting element form a biasing load for the weighing sensor of the scale. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100294573 | CONTROLLED AND/OR REGULATED FORCE-MEASURING DEVICE - A force-measuring device | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110226535 | WEIGHING SENSOR - The invention relates to a weighing sensor ( | 09-22-2011 |
| 20130161103 | WEIGHING CELL BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE COMPENSATION WITH OPTOELECTRONIC POSITION SENSOR - A weighing cell based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation. A permanent magnet system is mounted on a base part and includes an air gap within which is suspended a coil that is connected to a load receiver through a force-transmitting mechanism. The coil carries an electrical compensation current when the weighing cell is in operation. An optoelectronic position sensor is also included, and its signal corresponds to the deflection of the coil from a zero position which occurs as a result of placing a load on the load receiver. A closed-loop controller regulates the compensation current in response to the sensor signal in such a way that the coil and the load receiver that is connected to it are returned to their zero position by the electromagnetic force that is acting between the coil and the permanent magnet. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130220711 | WEIGHING CELL BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE COMPENSATION WITH OPTOELECTRONIC POSITION SENSOR - A weighing cell based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation and having an optoelectronic position sensor that includes a light source, a light receiver, and a shutter vane. The light receiver functions to generate a position sensor signal corresponding to a deflection of the shutter vane from a zero position which occurs as a result of placing a load onto a load receiver of the weighing cell. A controller functions to regulate compensation current in response to the position sensor signal in such a way that the shutter vane and the movable parts of the weighing cell connected to the shutter vane are returned to the zero position by the electromagnetic force between a coil and permanent magnet system of the weighing cell. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130299250 | FORCE-MEASURING CELL WITH A FORCE-COMPENSATING COIL - A multi-layered electromagnetic coil for a force-measuring system is based upon the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, as is a method for manufacturing the coil. The coil has a multifilar, specifically bifilar, wiring arrangement of coil wires. Preferably, the coil wires have a substantially rectangular cross-sectional profile. The cross-sectional profile of the coil wire is designed for achieving the densest possible packing of the windings in the coil can be achieved. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140374173 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE BALANCE - The coil that is installed on a lever is obtained from a flat coil, which is wound flat so as to generate upper and lower winding regions that are parallel to the direction that the lever extends along a vertical surface that is parallel to the direction that the lever extends. The magnetic circuit is provided with multiple plate-shaped permanent magnets that face the upper and lower winding regions of the flat coil and are magnetized in a direction that is orthogonal to the vertical surface, and yoke members that induce lines of magnetic force of the permanent magnets so that a magnetic flux of an orientation that is orthogonal to the vertical surface is generated. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150027792 | Electromagnetically Force-Compensating Force-Measuring Apparatus - An electromagnetically force-compensating force-measuring apparatus ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20160138961 | Parallelogram Linkage Structure for a Scale - Monolithic linkage structure having a base body and a load receiver guided in a Z direction relative to the base body by a plurality of parallel guide elements, wherein at least one parallel guide element is connected, via a first joint, on a first end to the base body and, via a second joint, on a second end distanced from the first end in an X direction to the load receiver, wherein the base body is configured on both sides of a plane, which extends in the Z direction and in an X direction, and wherein at least one parallel guide element has, on at least one outer surface facing away from the plane between the first joint and the second joint, at least one recess penetrating the at least one parallel guide element in the Z direction, through which projects a base body portion of the base body. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20100258357 | Inertial Microbalance Filter Assembly - A low tare weight filter system is disclosed. The low weight makes the system especially advantageous for use in inertial microbalance instrumentation where small variations in mass must be accounted for to deliver accurate results. Moreover, the assembly is constructed to permit the filter collector to flex and stretch over a complimentary body incorporated in a filter support base and securely fasten to the same. Such use offers further advantages for instrument performance. It insures consistent apposition and long-term stability in the contact between the filter media and its reference surface. | 10-14-2010 |
| 177210000 | Frequency changes or pulse counts | 1 |
| 20080217073 | Portable digital plate scale - The invention at hand represents a dieter's food scale that fits within the base of a plate. It contains a plate scale, supportive cord and a digital interface. The supportive cord holds the digital interface firmly in place yet out from under the dinner plate so that an LCD on the digital interface can be clearly viewed. The scale is capable of weighing and displaying the weight of each serving while simultaneously memorizing and storing a weeks activity. A dieter can zero, reset and switch between grams and ounces. The invention at hand is small and compact so that it can be carried off site to use 24/7 in almost any environment. It is battery operated and automatically shuts off to preserve battery life. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090166095 | WEIGHING MACHINE - A weighing machine having a weighing platform includes a detection unit for outputting a detection voltage depending on a load acting on the measuring platform; a first data generation unit for A-D converting the detection voltage to generate first data; a second data generation unit for A-D converting the detection voltage to generate second data; and a control unit which stops operating the second data generation unit and monitors the first data in a standby state, switches from the standby state to a measurement state when the control unit senses that an object is placed on the weighing platform, then stops operating the first data generation unit and operates the second data generation unit, and outputs the measured weight of the object according to the second data. The first data generation unit consumes less power but has a lower A-D conversion precision than the second data generation unit. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20110220425 | WEIGHING SCALE - The invention relates to a weighing scale comprising a base plate and a load plate on which the object to be weighed is placed or on which the person to be weighed stands. At least three planar load cells are arranged between load plate and base plate which load cells are fastened to the load plate and are loosely supported on elevations of the base plate. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120222905 | Portable Electronic Device Able To Measure Weight - A portable electronic device able to measure weight comprises an electronic device having a first body member and a second body member, a weight sensor and a display panel. One side of the first body member and one side of the second body member are pivotally coupled to at least one connecting member. The weight sensor is arranged inside the second body member and weighs an object on top of the first body member. The display panel is disposed on the first body member and displays weight data detected by the weight sensor. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20140151135 | STABILIZING BASE FOR SCALE - A scale system includes a scale and a base. The scale includes a plurality of feet and a plurality of load cells, wherein each of the plurality of load cells is associated with one of the plurality of feet. The base includes a plate having an upper surface and a lower surface. A plurality of supports extend from the lower surface. Each of the plurality of supports includes a columnar projection. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140174837 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING BULK LIQUIDS AND/OR SOLIDS - A system for managing of bulk liquids and/or bulk solids for in-vitro diagnostics is disclosed. The system comprises a sample processing unit and a container unit for receiving a supply container supplying the sample processing unit with a bulk liquid/solid and/or a waste container receiving waste from the sample processing unit. The system further comprises a weight measuring device comprising a loading plate, a base and a force measuring cell. The force measuring cell comprises a sensor comprising a tensioned sensor wire. The loading plate is biased with respect to the base by a weight applied to the loading plate by a container and to transfer force to the force measuring cell. The transferred force causes a deformation of the force measuring cell and a change in tension of the sensor wire causing a change in vibrational frequency resulting in a signal indicative of the weight of the container. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20150083503 | Weighing Module - The invention provides a weighing module ( | 03-26-2015 |
| 20160033320 | MONOLITHIC WEIGHING SYSTEM - A monolithic weighing system including a base ( | 02-04-2016 |
| 20090065265 | Lever Mechanism, Particulary For A Scale Receiver Of A Scale That Works On The Principle Of Electromagnetic Force Compensation - The invention relates to a lever mechanism, particularly for a scale receiver of a scale that works on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, with at least one lever ( | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090242280 | LOAD MEASURING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC BALANCE, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME MECHANISM - An integral type second lever constituting member (A) is mounted on a constitution, in which a first lever member ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090308665 | WEIGHING DEVICE - Weighing device with at least one weighing cell and with a receiving structure serving to hold the at least one weighing cell, wherein the at least one weighing cell includes a first fastener device serving to fasten the weighing cell in the receiving structure, and the receiving structure includes a second fastener device which is a complementary counterpart of said first fastener device. The fastener devices include a detent engagement mechanism and are designed in such a way that they hold as well as release the weighing cell by means of a form-locking engagement which can be locked and released, respectively, by a simple action in the form of pushing in the direction of the load and pulling against the direction of the load. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100012395 | Scale - The invention relates to scales comprising a bearing surface for supporting a load to be weighed, an electroconductive sensor plate, a flat coil arranged at a distance from the sensor plate and used for the inductive measurement of a distance between the sensor plate and the flat coil, a housing surrounding the sensor plate and the flat coil, and a push-button which protrudes out of the housing and is connected to the sensor plate. The inventive scales are easy to assemble but also versatile. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100044118 | ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL-GUIDING MECHANISM, SPECIFICALLY FOR A GRAVIMETRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENT - A parallel-guiding mechanism has a vertically movable parallel leg that carries a weighing pan. The movable parallel leg is connected by two essentially horizontal parallel guides to a stationary parallel leg installed in a balance, wherein elastic flexure pivots are formed at the ends of the parallel guides. Incisions that reduce the material strength of the parallel leg in at least one appropriate location define at least one adjustment domain, thus forming a deformation zone which is plastically deformed through application of an adjustment force. In this manner, a corner load error of the parallel-guiding mechanism is corrected. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100224422 | WEIGHING SENSOR - A weighing sensor according to the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, wherein a stop is provided on the load receiver for a lever or a component carried by it. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100236841 | ELECTRONIC BALANCE - An electronic balance is provided where precise correction can be carried out by using incorporated weight and the weight and the size can both be reduced. The electronic balance is provided with a main Roberval mechanism R | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100236842 | SEALING MECHANISM - The invention relates to a sealing mechanism for a scale, in which a connection element connected to a moving lifting element seals or opens an annular gap, wherein, for an opened annular gap, the connection element and lifting element form a biasing load for the weighing sensor of the scale. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100294573 | CONTROLLED AND/OR REGULATED FORCE-MEASURING DEVICE - A force-measuring device | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110226535 | WEIGHING SENSOR - The invention relates to a weighing sensor ( | 09-22-2011 |
| 20130161103 | WEIGHING CELL BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE COMPENSATION WITH OPTOELECTRONIC POSITION SENSOR - A weighing cell based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation. A permanent magnet system is mounted on a base part and includes an air gap within which is suspended a coil that is connected to a load receiver through a force-transmitting mechanism. The coil carries an electrical compensation current when the weighing cell is in operation. An optoelectronic position sensor is also included, and its signal corresponds to the deflection of the coil from a zero position which occurs as a result of placing a load on the load receiver. A closed-loop controller regulates the compensation current in response to the sensor signal in such a way that the coil and the load receiver that is connected to it are returned to their zero position by the electromagnetic force that is acting between the coil and the permanent magnet. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130220711 | WEIGHING CELL BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE COMPENSATION WITH OPTOELECTRONIC POSITION SENSOR - A weighing cell based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation and having an optoelectronic position sensor that includes a light source, a light receiver, and a shutter vane. The light receiver functions to generate a position sensor signal corresponding to a deflection of the shutter vane from a zero position which occurs as a result of placing a load onto a load receiver of the weighing cell. A controller functions to regulate compensation current in response to the position sensor signal in such a way that the shutter vane and the movable parts of the weighing cell connected to the shutter vane are returned to the zero position by the electromagnetic force between a coil and permanent magnet system of the weighing cell. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130299250 | FORCE-MEASURING CELL WITH A FORCE-COMPENSATING COIL - A multi-layered electromagnetic coil for a force-measuring system is based upon the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, as is a method for manufacturing the coil. The coil has a multifilar, specifically bifilar, wiring arrangement of coil wires. Preferably, the coil wires have a substantially rectangular cross-sectional profile. The cross-sectional profile of the coil wire is designed for achieving the densest possible packing of the windings in the coil can be achieved. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140374173 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FORCE BALANCE - The coil that is installed on a lever is obtained from a flat coil, which is wound flat so as to generate upper and lower winding regions that are parallel to the direction that the lever extends along a vertical surface that is parallel to the direction that the lever extends. The magnetic circuit is provided with multiple plate-shaped permanent magnets that face the upper and lower winding regions of the flat coil and are magnetized in a direction that is orthogonal to the vertical surface, and yoke members that induce lines of magnetic force of the permanent magnets so that a magnetic flux of an orientation that is orthogonal to the vertical surface is generated. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150027792 | Electromagnetically Force-Compensating Force-Measuring Apparatus - An electromagnetically force-compensating force-measuring apparatus ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20160138961 | Parallelogram Linkage Structure for a Scale - Monolithic linkage structure having a base body and a load receiver guided in a Z direction relative to the base body by a plurality of parallel guide elements, wherein at least one parallel guide element is connected, via a first joint, on a first end to the base body and, via a second joint, on a second end distanced from the first end in an X direction to the load receiver, wherein the base body is configured on both sides of a plane, which extends in the Z direction and in an X direction, and wherein at least one parallel guide element has, on at least one outer surface facing away from the plane between the first joint and the second joint, at least one recess penetrating the at least one parallel guide element in the Z direction, through which projects a base body portion of the base body. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20100258357 | Inertial Microbalance Filter Assembly - A low tare weight filter system is disclosed. The low weight makes the system especially advantageous for use in inertial microbalance instrumentation where small variations in mass must be accounted for to deliver accurate results. Moreover, the assembly is constructed to permit the filter collector to flex and stretch over a complimentary body incorporated in a filter support base and securely fasten to the same. Such use offers further advantages for instrument performance. It insures consistent apposition and long-term stability in the contact between the filter media and its reference surface. | 10-14-2010 |
| 177212000 | Repositioning in response to deflection under load | 1 |
| 20080314651 | Weighing Device, in Particular, Multiple-Track Weighing Device - The invention relates to a weighing device with several weighing cells ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 177225000 | Spring | 6 |
| 20110209927 | WEIGHT MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A weight measurement device has a housing that includes a base, a platform located above the base and on which a subject is placed or stands, and a chamber defined by the base and the platform. At least one load cell is contained in the chamber and is supported by the base. A load transmission member is located between the platform and the load cell. A bracket is fixed to the base. An elastic deformation part is located around the load transmission member and connected to the bracket and to the load transmission member. The elastic deformation part has an elasticity that is greater than that of the load transmission member, and allows the load transmission member to change in position with respect to the bracket when force is transmitted from the platform via the load transmission member to the load cell. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20120073884 | SINE WAVE SPRING - A spring is formed of a relatively thin sheet of spring material which is constricted and held in place at each end forming a bell curve being located between two substantially planar members. As additional compressive force is applied in the vertical direction, the curve then compresses and starts to form sine waves. The greater the force, progressively higher the wave frequency with lower amplitude would form. When the force is removed, the flexible material returns to its original shape. The force needed to shift the curve (increase the number of waveform) increases at an exponential rate, as opposed to the linear rate of most normal springs. The maintenance force of new stable state is considerable less than the threshold force. Such a relatively flat spring with an exponential spring rate and self dampening through phase change has a number of useful applications for automotive and industrial use. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120125699 | VARIABLE AMPLITUDE SINE WAVE SPRING - A spring is formed of a relatively thin sheet of spring material, which is constricted and held in place at each end forming a bell curve being located between two substantially planar members. As additional compressive force is applied in the vertical direction, the curve then compresses and starts to form sine waves. In an improved embodiment of the present invention, the sine wave spring is formed in a wedge shape, so that it is gradually taller and more progressive. This embodiment has been tested for use as a trailer spring with positive results. This wedge-shaped sine wave spring provides even more advantages over the Prior Art. The wedge-shaped prototype illustrates also how the present invention may be expanded to other shapes, in order to alter the spring characteristics, and also for packaging and other concerns. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20130153307 | WEIGHING MODULE FOR STATIC OR DYNAMIC WEIGHING OF LOADS AND FORCE TRANSMISSION APPLIED THEREBY - Weighing module includes a main frame, an auxiliary frame, and a force sensor therebetween for measuring forces exerted on the force sensor, an elastic force transmission between the sensor and the auxiliary frame for transmitting forces from the auxiliary frame to the main frame, along vertical and horizontal directions, the force transmission including a first elastic compressible element held in the vertical direction between a first and a second housing part located there below and movable with respect to the first housing part, the force transmission resting on the sensor for a direct vertical force transmission via the first elastic element, whereby at rest an open play is left between the two housing parts, at least along two horizontal directions orthogonal to one another, to enable, when there are limited horizontal forces on the auxiliary frame, a limited horizontal freedom of movement up to the play between the two housing parts. | 06-20-2013 |
| 177229000 | Cantilever | 1 |
| 20100044119 | ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL-GUIDING MECHANISM FOR COMPACT GRAVIMETRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENTS - In a parallel-guiding mechanism, a stationary parallel leg surrounds a movable parallel leg. The movable parallel leg is connected to the stationary parallel leg and guided in vertical movement by first and second parallel-guiding elements, fastened respectively to the upper and lower end portions. The movable parallel leg can be connected to a load receiver and to a force-measuring cell through a force-transmitting connection in order to transmit the weighing load. Intermediate to, and connecting, the respective end portions is a tilt-adjustment feature, by which the end portions are tilt-adjusted relative to each other about at least one tilt axis to correct a corner load error. The tilt-adjustment feature is provided by at least one of: a pair of bending zones, a spherical joint and a ring-shaped constriction. | 02-25-2010 |
| 177232000 | Coil spring in sleeve casing | 1 |
| 20110017521 | GRAVIMETRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENT WITH RELEASABLE LOAD RECEIVER - A gravimetric measuring instrument that contains a weighing cell having a load-transmitting member. A load receiver can be coupled to the load-transmitting member through a releasable connection. A mechanical stop resides on the load-transmitting member, and a mechanical counter stop resides on the load receiver. By means of an eccentric bolt engaging the load receiver and the load-transmitting member, the mechanical stop can be pressed against the mechanical counter stop, whereby the stop can be clamped tight against the counter stop. With this arrangement, the load receiver can be rigidly but releasably secured to the load-transmitting member. | 01-27-2011 |
| 177235000 | Counterweight type | 2 |
| 20090133940 | WEIGHING SERVING IMPLEMENT - A weighing serving implement is disclosed. The weighing serving implement has a head to serve food and is mounted to a mount at a pivot point. The pivot point provides a mechanical balance and facilities a rugged and washable design. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20150114729 | Balance Arm. A device and method for creation of a variable applied force using a constant load value. The SARDA system. Development of an existing patent application - A Balance Arm with treads or notches on one of its halves with a moveable constant load, for example one or two weights, as the device creates a new method of creating a variable force using a constant load. The scope of application of this device and its method are limitless—it can be applied in all cases where creation of a variable applied force which must change depending on need of the user, with the aid of a constant load, is required. The simplicity of the device and of the method makes it possible to do this smoothly, quickly, reliably, safely, and inexpensively. | 04-30-2015 |
