Устройство для взвешивания и определения координат центра масс взвешиваемого объекта

Полезная модель относится к весоизмерительной технике и может быть использована для определения массы и координат центра масс летательных аппаратов.Полезная модель нацелена на повышение эксплуатационной надежности и точности устройства. Указанный технический результат достигается тем, что устройство для взвешивания и определения координат центра масс взвешиваемого объекта содержит опоры с возможностью перемещения по высоте, например домкраты, неподвижно закрепленные на опоре основания, и весоизмерительные тензодатчики, оснащенные специальными грузоприемными устройствами, электрически соединенные с соответствующими входами измерительного блока, выход которого электрически соединен с блоком отображения информации, содержащим блок памяти и средства отображения контуров взвешиваемого объекта с указанием координат его опорных узлов, выход которого соединен с соответствующим входом измерительного блока, при этом весоизмерительные тензодатчики установлены на грузоприемных платформах, которые могут ...

Устройство для измерения габаритных характеристик объекта

Полезная модель относится к весоизмерительной технике и может быть использована в пищевой, фармацевтической и других отраслях промышленности для определения веса и габаритов различных объектов. Устройство для измерения габаритных и весовой характеристик объекта содержит корпус с весовой платформой, регулируемыми опорами и угловой ограничитель, установленный в углу корпуса и предназначенный для предотвращения касания объекта и корпуса между собой. Внутри корпуса размещен весовой терминал для передачи данных с весовой платформы головному устройству с сенсорным LCD экраном и блоком питания, на корпусе установлено по меньшей мере три ультразвуковых датчика и по меньшей мере три лазерных датчика для измерения габаритных характеристик объекта в трех измерениях по осям X, Y, Z. Технический результат - повышение точности определения веса и габаритов объектов, в том числе благодаря сокращению времени стабилизации весовой платформы. 6 фиг.

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Весы преимущественно для взвешивания транспортных средств, характеризующиеся тем, что они содержат несколько платформ, крайние из которых опираются на силоизмерительные датчики, установленные на фундаменте, а средняя платформа представляет собой две секции, служащие колеей для колес транспортных средств, с помощью которых соединяются между собой крайние платформы, при этом торцы каждой секции с двух сторон снабжены выступами, опирающимися на выступы, расположенные на торцах крайних платформ, а соединение секций с платформы осуществляется крепежными элементами.

ВЕСЫ С ОГРАНИЧИТЕЛЯМИ ГОРИЗОНТАЛЬНЫХ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЙ ВЕСОПРИЕМНЫХ ПЛАТФОРМ

... 1. Весы с ограничителями горизонтальных перемещений весоприемных платформ, опирающихся на фундамент через весоизмерительные датчики, содержащими опорные и силовводящие узлы с сферическими опорами, при этом ограничители горизонтальных перемещений весоприемных платформ выполнены в виде направляющих стержней, соединяющих весоприемную платформу с фундаментом через размещенные на весоприемных платформах и на фундаменте крепежные узлы, а продольные оси направляющих стержней расположены в горизонтальной плоскости, отличающиеся тем, что направляющие стержни выполнены с резьбовыми участками на концах, например, в виде шпилек, крепежные узлы выполнены с возможностью регулировки длин участков направляющих стержней, расположенных между крепежными узлами, по меньшей мере, один направляющий стержень расположен параллельно продольной оси весов, и, по меньшей мере, два направляющих стержня расположены перпендикулярно продольной оси весов, при этом суммарная изгибная жесткость направляющих стержней в направлении ...

БОРТОВАЯ ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ВЕСА ГРУЗА И КОНТРОЛЯ ЗАГРУЗКИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Бортовая измерительная система для измерения веса груза и контроля загрузки транспортного средства, содержащая более одного измерительного датчика углового положения, подключенного к бортовому вычислительному устройству, отличающаяся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один датчик углового положения установлен в области минимального прогиба рамы транспортного средства под действием веса груза, по меньшей мере, два других датчика углового положения установлены в областях максимального прогиба рамы транспортного средства под действием веса груза, а в бортовое вычислительное устройство введен бортовой блок вычисления веса груза в кузове транспортного средства по показаниям упомянутых датчиков как суммы произведений жесткости рамы на разницу измеренных углов между точками минимального прогиба рамы и максимальных прогибов рамы.2. Бортовая измерительная система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что в нее введены распределительная коробка с вторичным источником питания датчиков, упомянутые датчики через распределительную ...

СИСТЕМА КОНТРОЛЯ МАССЫ БРУТТО СРЕДНЕТОННАЖНЫХ КОНТЕЙНЕРОВ ДЛЯ КОНТЕЙНЕРНОГО КРАНА

Система для контроля массы брутто среднетоннажных контейнеров для контейнерного крана, содержащее тензорезисторный силоизмерительный датчик с чувствительным элементом, выполненным с возможностью встраивания его в поворотную головку контейнерного крана, выход датчика сообщен каналом связи с тензоизмерителем с дисплеем для измерения и индикации массы брутто контейнера, предназначенным для установки в кабине машиниста крана, выход тензоизмерителя через блок согласования связан с механизмом подъема грузового крана.

Фундаментный блок под весоизмерительный модуль для взвешивания транспортного средства

Полезная модель относится к области техники, предназначенной для определения весовых параметров при взвешивании транспортных средств как в движении, так и в статике, и используется в автомобильных весах, системах взвешивания, комплексах весового контроля транспортных средств, имеющих в зоне взвешивания фундамент.Техническим результатом является расширение арсенала технических средств для грузоприемной части зоны взвешивания транспортных средств за счет создания технологичного фундаментного блока под весоизмерительный модуль для поосного взвешивания транспортного средства, доступного для транспортировки.Фундаментный блок под весоизмерительный модуль для взвешивания транспортного средства, представляющий собой несущую конструкцию в виде плиты, имеет длину l, величина которой находится в диапазоне от 1000 мм до 5000 мм, относительно которой несущая конструкция располагается перпендикулярно направлению движения транспортного средства, и ширину b, величина которой находится в диапазоне от 1700 ...

ВЕСЫ

Весы, содержащие грузоприемный механизм, уравновешивающее устройство коромыслового типа с передвижной гирей, соединенные между собой подвижной тягой, силоизмерительный датчик, подключенный к электронному блоку, связанному с блоком индикации, отличающиеся тем, что силоизмерительный датчик встроен в подвижную тягу, а на участке подвижной тяги между грузоприемным механизмом и силоизмерительным датчиком введено дополнительное уравновешивающее устройство, выполненное в виде двуплечего рычага, одно плечо которого соединено с подвижной тягой, а второе плечо снабжено подвеской со съемными одним или несколькими равными по массе противовесами, причем масса одного противовеса и длины плечей рычага удовлетворяют следующим соотношениям:M= G,где M - масса одного противовеса;b, c - длины плечей рычага;G - масса передвижной гири коромыслового указателя;a, L - соответственно длина грузоприемного плеча и длина шкалы коромыслового указателя.

ПЛАТФОРМЕННЫЕ АВТОМОБИЛЬНЫЕ ВЕСЫ

Использование: взвешивание грузов, перевозимых автомобильным транспортом. Сущность изобретения: весы содержат грузоприемную платформу, выполненную в виде равномерно расположенных по ширине проезжей части продольных балок, ограниченных двумя парами связанных между собой горизонтальными и вертикальными пластинами основных поперечных связей и связанных не менее чем тремя дополнительными поперечными связями, скрепляющими продольные балки между собой. Наружные основные поперечные связи с помощью подкосов поддерживают торцовые части платформы, а грузовоспринимающие и разгрузочные винтовые пары и силоизмерительные датчики размещены в нишах между парами основных поперечных связей. 4 ил., 1 табл.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЗВЕШИВАНИЯ

Использование: в приборостроении, в частности, относится к весоизмерительной технике и может быть использовано для взвешивания различных объектов и измерения сил. Сущность изобретения: устройство содержит фундаментальное основание 1 и грузоприемную платформу 2, связанные между собой с возможностью взаимного перемещения посредством жестких звеньев 4 с расположенными на их концах узлами соединения 6, а также силоизмерительную систему 3, жесткие звенья 4 относительно узлов соединения 6 с фундаментным основанием 1 ориентированы в одну сторону, узлы соединения 6 жестких звеньев 4 с фундаментным основанием 1 и грузоприемной платформой 2 выполнены в виде вращательных кинематических пар с одной степенью свободы на гибких плоских элементах 5, оси вращения соответствующих кинематических пар совпадают между собой, при этом оси вращения пар, примыкающих к фундаментному основанию 1 и грузоприемной платформе 2, параллельны между собой и расположены в плоскости, перпендикулярной вектору измеряемой силы ...

ТЕНЗОМЕТРИЧЕСКОЕ МАССОИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЗВЕШИВАНИЯ ПЕРЕМЕЩАЮЩИХСЯ ГРУЗОВ И ТЕНЗОМЕТРИЧЕСКОЕ МАССОИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЗВЕШИВАНИЯ НЕПОДВИЖНЫХ ГРУЗОВ

... 1. Устройство для взвешивания перемещающегося груза, содержащее подвижную платформу, тензометрический датчик, электромагнит, образцовый груз, аналого-цифровой преобразователь, микропроцессорный контроллер, при этом подвижная платформа шарнирно закреплена с одного края и на ней установлены два датчика определения положения груза на платформе с фиксированным расстоянием между ними. ! 2. Устройство для взвешивания неподвижного груза, содержащее вертикально перемещаемую платформу, тензометрический датчик, электромагнит, образцовый груз, аналого-цифровой преобразователь, микропроцессорный контроллер, при этом вертикально перемещаемая платформа расположена в верхней части открытого сверху короба, внутри которого установлена перемещаемая горизонтально на подвижных опорах платформа, закрепленная с одного края посредством опоры шарнирного соединения, связанной с устройством, обеспечивающим горизонтальное перемещение опоры на фиксированное расстояние, причем к горизонтально перемещаемой платформе ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЗВЕШИВАНИЯ ГРУЗА

... 1. Устройство для взвешивания грузов, включающее траверсу крана, грузотранспортный механизм, весоизмерительный узел с силоизмерительными тензодатчиками весовых нагрузок, преобразовательный блок, электрически связанный с силоизмерительными тензодатчиками, и световое табло отображения весовых нагрузок, отличающееся тем, что устройство имеет два весоизмерительных узла и балку, соединяющую их, каждый из весоизмерительных узлов состоит из тензодатчика, к которому присоединены сверху и снизу скобы, в которые вставлены кольца, нижнее кольцо установлено на ось подъемного блока траверсы крана, верхнее кольцо установлено на ось балки устройства, на балке устройства установлен вторичный преобразователь, связанный со светодиодным табло для отображения значения текущего веса. ! 2. Устройство для взвешивания грузов по п.1, отличающееся тем, что отношение высоты между верхним и нижним кольцами весоизмерительного узла к диаметру оси траверсы крана составляет 4,0-8,0. ! 3. Устройство для взвешивания грузов ...

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Электромеханические весы

Изобретение относится к весоизмерительной технике, в частности к электромеханическим весам, и позволяет повысить точность взвешивания и надежность при ударных и неосевых воздействиях. До приложения нагрузки сигнал силоизмеритель- ных датчиков 9, пропорциональный массе балластного груза 7, электрически компенсируется . При взвешивании груза на грузо- приемной платформе 1, связанной через центрально расположенный под ней противоударный фильтр 4 и неравноплечий рычаг 3 с балластным грузом 7, производится раз- гружение силоизмерительных датчиков 9, равное массе взвешиваемого груза 1 ил ...

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Способ определения массы груза на движущихся объектах

Изобретение относится к весоизмерительной технике и позволяет повысить точность определения массы, груза , переводимого транспортным средством . Датчик 1 колебаний вьщеляет естественные , колебания объекта с-грузом , а датчик 5 колебаний вьщеляет аналогичные колебания неподрессоренной части объекта. Усилители 2 и 6 усиливают полученные сигналы, а фильтры 3 и 7 фильтруют их в диапазоне частот резонансных автоколебаний. Анализаторы 4 и 8 спектра определяют максимальные амплитуды колебаний соответственно объекта с грузом и его неподрессоренной части. Арифметико- логическое устройство (АЛУ) 9 сначала определяет массу подрессоренной части-объекта с грузом как функцию от зна 1ений частот автоколебаний объекта с грузом и неподрессоренной час-, ти этого объекта, а затем определяют массу груза как разность между найденной массой подрессоренной части объекта с грузом и известной массой подрессоренной части объекта без груза. Результат вычисления выводится из АЛУ 9 на индикатор 10 или через блок 11 ...

Способ взвешивания движущихся объектов

Letter opener and weighing device has blade extending over length of opener and handle with slit U-shaped body to hold flat handle area of blade without play

The letter opener has a blade (1) and handle (2) and also an adjustable weighing cutter (8) operable for letters of a certain weight. The blade extends over the entire length of the opener and the handle has a longitudinally slit U-shaped body which holds between its two U-webs the flat handle area of the blade completely without play. The handle region of the blade is fixed in a defined longitudinal position on the handle, e.g. by screws. The handle is cast from zinc with a powder coating.

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Es wird eine Messvorrichtung (1) zur Bestimmung des von einer landwirtschaftlichen Streueinrichtung (2) pro Flächeneinheit abgegebenen Gewichts eines auszubringenden Produkts (3) vorgestellt, bei der mehrere Auffangschalen (5) berührungslos, in einer geometrisch definierten Anordnung und mit einem Abstand (6) zueinander auf einer landwirtschaftlichen Fläche (4) aufgestellt oder auf einer landwirtschaftlichen Fläche (4) fixiert sind. Die erfindungsgemäße Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass jede Auffangschale (5) eine Messeinrichtung zur Bestimmung des Gewichts des aufgefangenen Produkts (3) aufweist. Darüber Hinaus wird ein Verfahren zur Anwendung einer derartigen Messvorrichtung beschrieben.

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Briefwaage mit elektrischer Anzeigevorrichtung

Verfahren zum Auskippen einer Nutzlast

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Auskippen einer Nutzlast (L) aus einer Aufnahmeeinheit (18), welche an einer Hubvorrichtung (12) einer Arbeitsmaschine (10) angeordnet ist. Für eine automatische Auskippfunktion wird ein Auskipp-Vorgang in Abhängigkeit von mindestens einer der folgenden Bedingungen beendet:- der Detektion einer vorbestimmten Rest-Masse (m_re) der in der Aufnahmeeinheit (18) noch befindlichen Nutzlast (L),- der Detektion einer während dieses Auskipp-Vorganges ausgekippten, vorbestimmten Zuladungs-Masse (m_zul).

Selbstanzeigende Waage mit Anzeigevorrichtung fuer prozentuale Zuschlaege

Zuteil-Apparat an automatischen Waagen fuer die prozentuale Zuteilung von Fluessigkeiten u. dgl. zu einem Grundprodukt

Einrichtung zum Bestimmen des Gewichts und der Menge der Ladungen von Foerderwagen

Gehaeusebriefwaage mit Erweiterung des Waegebereiches

An einer Trageinrichtung aufgehaengter zweiarmiger Waagebalken

Wiegeverfahren für eine Form-, Fill- und Seal-Maschine

Die Erfindung beschreibt ein Verfahren zum Formen, Befüllen und Schließen von Säcken (8, 11), welches zumindest folgende Merkmale aufweist: - die Bildung eines Sackes (8, 11), wobei Säcke (8, 11) aus Schlauchstücken gebildet werden, - die Befüllung eines Sackes (8), bei der die Säcke (8) gehalten und mit einem Befüllorgan (2) befüllt werden, - das Verschließen der Sacköffnung (25), - das Wiegen der Säcke (8). Während einer Zeitspanne (Z_{1 Подробнее}

Improvements in or relating to a machine for the continuous casting of steel

... 965,167. Continuous casting-machines; cutting by fusion. CENTRALNY NAOUTCHNOISSLEDOVATELSKY INSTITUT TCHORNOY METALLOURGIY I.P. BARDINE, and SOJUZNY PROEKTNY INSTITUT STALPROELT. Dec. 28, 1962 [Jan. 12, 1962; Nov. 5, 1962], No. 48887/62. Headings B3F and B3V. In a continuous casting apparatus in which the melt is poured into the mould 3 from a main ladle 1 via an intermediate ladle 2, there are devices 7, Fig. 2, responsive to variations in weight of the intermediate ladle due to changes of level of the molten metal therein, which control automatically the flow of metal from the main ladle to the intermediate ladle, and devices 11, 12 which automatically maintain the level of the melt in the moulds by regulating the flow of metal from the intermediate ladle to the moulds. The devices 7 on which the intermediate ladle 2 rests are stress gauges such as elastic, magnetoelastic, capacity, induction, piezoelectric, semi-conductor &c. gauges which transmit signals to a device 9 actuating the ...

Improvements in and connected with apparatus for weighing milk tipped and drained from milk churns

... 662, 588. Weighing apparatus. KRAFT DAIRIES, Ltd. Sept. 13, 1950 [July 25, 1949], No. 19529/49. Class 143. In a scale having two receptacles for weighing milk manually discharged from churns, and a deflector for alternately feeding the receptacles, each batch of churns is drained and the drainage is delivered to that receptacle containing the milk discharged from that batch of churns. Churns are delivered to tilting rails 27 along a roller way 28 and the milk is emptied into an antisplash hood 24 from which it flows through an outlet 2 and a pivoting chute 1 into one receptacle 25. The empty churns are then inverted on a device (not shown) similar to that described in Specification 610,836, [Group XXX], which collects the drainage in a pipe 16 from which it is discharged through one pipe 8 into the receptacle 25 containing milk previously emptied from the churns of that batch. As shown in Fig. 4 the chute 1 is secured to a trunnion shaft 30 coupled to a further shaft 4 journalled in a fixed ...

POSTAL APPARATUS AND METHOD

... 1383518 Postal apparatus D M GUNK 14 Jan 1972 [18 Jan 1971] 1808/71 Heading G4H Apparatus for automatically calculating the cost of sending a parcel 12 of given weight 11 to a destination having a given postal address code 13-17 comprises a computer 10 to which are fed signals representing the code and the weight of the parcel to obtain the cost of postage. The computer 10 may be digital or analogue, and the code may be entered by means of rotary shaft encoders operated by levers 13L-17L. The cost and the location corresponding to the code are indicated at a window 21. The cost is paid into a coin receiver 24 whereupon a printer 22 prints labels indicating the postage and the address code (Fig. 2, not shown), one for the parcel and one as a receipt (alternatively a clerk may replace the receiver 24). If other services are required, the appropriate input 18-20 is actuated and the cost is modified accordingly in the computer.

METHOD OF DETERMINATION OF THE MASS AND CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF AN OBJECT

... 1461195 Measuring the centre of gravity and mass of an object COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE 8 March 1974 [19 March 1973] 10452/74 Heading G1A In a device for measuring the mass and determining the position of the centre of gravity of an object C; Fig. 2, at least one beam 1 or 2 of gamma or x-ray radiation (having a small cross-section dxdz or dydz compared with the object's dimensions) scans the object C. Each beam is received by a detector D 1 or D 2 whose output is then proportional to the attenuation of each beam. The attenuation is proportional to the mass of that part of the object in the beam's path. As the object is scanned the detector's output M (x, z)dxdz is passed through a processing circuit 20 Fig. 1, also Fig. 3 (not shown) to an integrator 22 for integration over x and z so that an overall value of the mass M can be determined. The detectors output is also directed via multipliers 24 or 26 to form the products zM(x, z)dxdz and xM(x, z)dxdz and thence to integrators 28 ...

Storing, retrieving and automatically printing postage on mail

Improvements in Weighing Machines.

... 17,126. Moul, H. E. Dec. 6. Pendulum-weight app a r a t u s ; computing- apparatus.-In a weighing device in the form of a letter-balance, a graduated plate a-carrying a weight i is suspended by a wire b and carries a letter-clip g by means of a wire e, which serves as an indicator for the graduations on the plate. Theishape of the plate may be varied, and the plate may be graduated according to weight or postage value.

PLATEN MODULE FOR A MODULAR MAILING MACHINE

Letter weighing device

Containerised plant, soil moisture sensing apparatus

Containerised plant soil moisture sensing apparatus comprising a bladder 1 which in use contains fluid and is arranged at least partly to support a containerised plant, and a manometer 7 responsive to fluid pressure within the bladder for providing an indication of the moisture content of container soil in dependence upon the weight of the containerised plant supported.

Feeding sheets from piles

An input feeder 11 includes two serially coupled horizontal conveyors 30, 31 for conveying vertically oriented envelopes 32, with conveyor 30 running at a slower speed than conveyor 31. A vertical conveyor 40 advantageously transports the envelopes from the horizontal conveyor 31 to weighing and franking apparatus. ...

Improvements in and relating to letter and like scales

... 283,074. Mahloy, C. June 29, 1927. Letter scales.-A letter or like scale comprises a body having a substantially arcuate under surface divided into a plurality of longitudinally extending faces, the body having one end weighted and normally resting upon a face of its under surface adjacent the weighted end of the body, and means at the opposite end to support an article to be weighed whereby the body will be rocked longitudinally from one face on to another according to the weight of the article. The scale consists of a bar 1 of wood, metal, glass, &c. of sufficient width to be supported upon its under surface when placed upon a desk or table top 2. The under surface is formed with a series of flats 3 - - 10 progressively diminishing in length as shown. The side of the bar is marked adjacent the flats with indications of weight or of the amount of postage due. A clip 12 is provided at one end of the bar to hold the letter 11, and a metal weight 13 is secured to the other end of the bar.

Measuring the specific gravity or density of gases and apparatus therefor

... 1,095,257. Measuring specific gravity electrically. BADISCHE ANILIN - & SODAFABRIK A. G. March 26, 1965 [March 28, 1964], No.12859/65. Heading G1N. The specific gravity or density of a gas is determined by measuring the frequency of vibration of an electrically maintained tuning fork exposed to the gas. It is stated that the frequency is independent of the composition and viscosity of the gas. As shown, Fig. 9, the measuring head comprises a tuning fork 1 mounted inside a pressure pipe 2 by means of a tapered shank 3 held in place by threaded ring 6. The tuning fork is electrically maintained by electromagnets 10 and 11 and amplifier 12. The output of the amplifier is mixed with a constant frequency signal provided by crystal controlled oscillator 15 and frequency divider 16, and the difference frequency is selected by low pass filter 18 and measured by frequency meter 20. The electromagnets 10, 11 each comprise a pair of ferromagnetic polepieces (8), Figs. 1 and 2 (not shown), surrounded ...

PLATEN MODULE FOR A MODULAR MAILING MACHINE

Improvements in or relating to Methods of and Apparatus for Dispensing Liquids.

... 1,193,646. Liquid dispenser. RAINBOW VALVE CO. Ltd., P. T. PULMAN and G. D. S. HORSFALL. 3 Aug., 1967 [16 Aug., 1966], No. 36671/66. Heading A4T. Alcoholic liquids are dispersed as a conical layer by flowing over cone 70 (Fig. 3) into a container 56, so that the conical layer meets the sides of the container and the liquid flows down the inside walls only. Gases escape upwards through the centre of the cone 70 and a hole 75a in the dispenser housing. The locked casing 76 contains mechanism for delivering a predetermined quantity of liquid. On manual, optionally coin-freed, operation of lever 12, the obturator 40 is depressed and releases a valve inside the resilient synthetic or rubber dispensing tube 8, from supply connector 7, so that liquid flows into the container 56, and at the same time tail 50 engages ratchet 58, holding obturator 40 in a depressed position. When filled to an amount predetermined by the screw 66 and calibrated coil spring 61 (Fig. 2), the container depresses its ...

WEIGHING MACHINE FOR DRYING AND WEIGHING STOCK

Feeding, weighing and metering mailpieces

A mailing system for metering batches of mixed weight mail. The system includes a demand feed for singulating mailpieces, a weighing module for weighing the singulated mailpieces and determining the appropriate postage amount and a postage meter responsive to the weighing module for metering each singulated mailpiece with the appropriate postage amount. A transport system sequentially transports singulated mailpieces from the feeder to the weighing module when the postage meter is set then stops during the weighing period. The postage meter is set for the next sequential mailpiece only after weighing and metering are both completed. In another embodiment a mechanical buffer is provided between the weighing module and the meter to allow overlapping of weighing time with meter setting time. In still another embodiment the weighing time is reduced by a modified weighing algorithm which uses a reduced number of samples to determine the weight of a singulated mailpiece when the initial indication ...

Letter weighing device

Deviation measuring and computing system

... 969, 898. Capacitance measurement. AMERICAN MACHINE & FOUNDRY CO. Feb. 8, 1961 [Feb. 19, 1960], No. 4741/61. Heading G1U. [Also in Divisions G4 and H3] A capacitance bridge comprises adjustable capacitors 191, 192, 194, a resistor 195, a capacitor 193 and measuring electrodes 1, 2 between which a cigarette strip to be weighed is passed. The bridge is energized by two R.F. oscillators 150, 170 through a centre tapped winding 155, the output appearance across the winding 183 of a diode mixer circuit 181, 182, 184, tuned to the difference frequency of the oscillators. The bridge is always unbalanced so that the difference frequency is always present in the output and as the capacitance between the measuring electrodes 1, 2 varies, the output difference frequency at 183 is amplitude modulated in accordance with the variations of the capacitance being measured.

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING BOTTOM HOLE WELL PRESSURE

Improvements in or relating to platform weighing machines

... 202,109. Salter & Co., Ltd., G., and Bache, E. W. June 17, 1922. Relieving and locking mechanism.-In platform weighing-machines, of the type in which the platform is adapted to be lifted clear of the weighing- mechanism by cams mounted upon a plurality of rotatable shafts which are provided with rigid arms connected by a coupling bar to an operating lever, the cams directly engage the underside of the platform, and the rigid arms extend downwardly from the rotatable shafts. Cams 5 are brought into engagement with the. underside of the platform 3 by the rotation of shafts 4 upon which they are mounted. The rotation of the shafts 4 is effected by the longitudinal movement of a coupling-bar 7 connected to arms 6 extending from the shafts. The coupling-bar is actuated by an operating-lever 11, to which it is connected either through a bell-crank lever 8, Fig. 1, and draw-rod 10, or by the engagement of a pin 16, Fig. 7, with a slot 17 in the lever. The lever 11 may be held in the operating ...

Conveying apparatus

A conveying apparatus comprises a plurality of compartments 1 each adapted to support an object to be weighed and means for conveying the compartments past a weighing location at which each compartment will rest on the platform 17 of a weighing means to register the weight of the compartment and its contents. Each compartment is coupled to the conveying means by a linkage 5, 5' having two pivot axes 7, 4' lying in one substantially horizontal plane and connecting the linkage respectively to the compartment and to the conveyor. ...

A postage metering system with display

A postage value determining scale includes a scale for determining the weight of an item to be mailed, a system processor for determining the applicable postage value and a display for displaying a breakdown of such postage value, all inter-connected by a common data bus. Another embodiment of the disclosed invention further includes a keyboard having a keyset limited to numeric keys and function keys for entering additional information such as class of service, destination, etc. into the system processor to be used by the system processor in determining the applicable postage value; the system processor transmitting such information to the display. Preferably, the display includes a display processor, a display device operatively connected to the display processor for displaying alphanumeric information and a memory operatively connected to the display processor. The memory stores data defining display routines and formats and alphanumeric data codes corresponding to the various components ...

Improvements in or relating to semi-automatic weighing apparatus

... 237,201. Durand, P. May 1, 1924. Addition to 215,375. Loose-weight apparatus.-A modification of the semi-automatic weighing-apparatus claimed in the parent Specification comprises a number of weights adapted to be put into and out of operation by manually-operated mechanism, an indicator member indicating the number of weights or units of weight acting on the balance and a movable masking slide co-operating with sets of stationary fractional-weight graduations, the indicator member and the masking slide being controlled by the manually-operated mechanism. The above-described arrangement may be modified by replacing the movable masking slide by a fixed masking plate and placing the fractionalweight graduations upon a movable member. The indicating means may be repeated on opposite sides of the apparatus.

Improvements relating to weighing machines

... 262,600. Salter & Co., Ltd., G., and Bache, T. W. Dec. 15, 1925. Showcases.-In a weighing machine a portion of the front casing is glazed to form a showcase. The frame, which supports the weight-indicating mechanism, comprises vertical corner member 4, 5. the members 5 being shaped to form a recess 6 into which a glazed door 7 fits, and to provide grooves for the glass sides 9. The hinges of the door are let into one of the vertical members 5 and are attached therein by screws passing into blocks disposed in the grooved portion of the vertical member. One or more glass shelves 21, each in two portions to facilitate removal, are arranged within the case. A mirror 12 is arranged at the back of the case. The door may be arranged at the side or at the back, and may be replaced by a vertically sliding panel.

Record players pick-up weight determining apparatus

... 920,321. Gramophone pick-up arms. O. STEIDINGER, and S. STEIDINGER, [trading as GEB. STEIDINGER]. Sept. 21, 1961 [Nov. 8, 1960], No. 33768/61. Class 40 (2). Means for indicating the pick-up weight on its rest comprises a resilient member in the pick-up arm connected with an indicating device. In one embodiment, Fig. 1, the resilient member is a leaf-spring 14 having a turned-up end with indications marked thereon. In another embodiment, Figs. 2, 4, the leaf-spring has a downwardly-turned end with teeth thereon which turn a rotary indicator 28. In the third embodiment, Figs. 3, 5, the pick-up arm is self-supporting by means of a compression spring 5 on a rod 4, and when in its stable balance position, as indicated in the Figure, a racked end of rod 4 sets a rotary indicator 7 to a position indicating the pick-up weight.

Improvements to weighing dividing machines

Apparatus for dividing freeflowing particulate matter into aliquots of closely equal weight comprises a weighing receiver and a volumetric dividing receiver. The weighing receiver receives freeflowing particulate matter and includes a weigher for determining when a predetermined weight of the matter has been received therein and a discharger for then discharging the predetermined weight of received matter. The volumetric dividing receiver receives the matter discharged from the weighing receiver and includes a plurality of aliquot receivers of identical effective volumetric capacity, a distributor for distributing on a volumetric basis the matter received by the dividing receiver into the aliquot receivers, and structure for discharging the matter from the aliquot receivers.

Improvements in or relating to weighing devices for use in connection with cigarette making machinery

... 292,699. Molins, W. E. March 26, 1927. Addition to 260,744. Weighing-apparatus fitted to cigarette - making machines; automatic-feed weighers. - An improvement in a modification of the apparatus claimed in the parent Specification, for checking the consistency of cigarettes produced by a. cigarette - making machine comprises a hopper arranged to accommodate cigarettes, a counting mechanism operable automatically to receive periodically a predetermined number of cigarettes from the hopper, and weighing mechanism arranged to receive the counted cigarettes from the counting mechanism and automatically indicate the weight of the same. A quantity of cigarettes is placed in the hopper 1, or all the cigarettes produced by the cigarette-making machine are fed automatically into the hopper, and if sufficient cigarettes are present their weight depresses a spring-controlled flap 30 at the base of the hopper thereby removing an obstructing lever 26 from above a spring-raised clutch lever 18. The clutch ...

An improved method and apparatus for weighing a number of similar articles

... 302,366. Denis, L. L. B., and Soc. Anon. de la Raffinerie A. Sommier. Dec. 16, 1927, [Convention date]. Automatic-feed weighers.-In a method of automatically completing, within a given tolerance, the weight of approximately-filled similar articles such as boxes, cartons, bags or other packages containing commodities in pieces, grains or powder, the initial approximate quantity of the commodity and a separate quantity of the same are moved together successively to a number of weighing stations and at some or all of these stations, a fixed quantity appertaining to the station is transferred from the separate quantity and forms or is added to a cumulative balance to complete the required weight, and the approximate quantity and balance are weighed together at the next weighing station. In dealing with boxes which have been completely filled with bars of sugar, each previously divided by breakage into, say fifteen pieces, one entire bar is removed from each box thus leaving the approximately-filled ...

MODULAR MAILING MACHINE

Improvements relating to weighing machines or scales

... 218,145. Crossley, T. Aug. 20, 1923. Relieving and locking mechanism. - An equal-armed balance having relieving mechanism as described in Specification 13127/96, is provided with means for locking the beam in the relieved position. The beam A is supported on vertically slidable bearing blocks a<1> which are adapted to be raised and lowered by cams C counted on a shaft c. In the lowered position, extensions a<2> on the beam, engage stops b<3> on the frame B, and a latch D, Fig. 1, mounted on the shaft c engages the upper surface of one of the beam pivots a thereby locking the beam in the relieved position. In a modification the locking device comprises an arm which projects downwardly from the shaft c and is adapted to engage the usual link E. As shown in Fig. 5, the locking device comprises an arm D<1> pressed into a cross-piece a<3> of the beam by a spring d<6>, and adapted to be rotated out of engagement by a wing-nut d<4>.

Combined weighing and loading apparatus

... 798,834. Weighing apparatus. RANSOMES & RAPIER, Ltd. March 28, 1956 [March 30, 1955], No. 9322/55. Class 143. In a concrete mixer a loading skip 1 of the kind which is moved about a separable bearing 4, 6 by a cable 3, the bearing shaft 4 is removed from the brackets 6 and the weight of the skip is transferred to a weighing mechanism automatically when the skip is fully lowered and rope 3 is slack. This is effected by chains 12 which are suspended from the weighing mechanism W and are connected to cams, eccentric rollers or sprockets 11 rotatable with shaft 4 in such a manner that lowering of the skip raises the shaft. Horizontal reaction of the lowered skip is taken by bars 15 which are engaged by shaft 4 and shock absorbers 10, and which are guided for substantially vertical movement by knife edge seated links 16, 17. The chains 12 are connected to a hydraulic capsule and gauge units by levers 23, Fig. 1 (not shown), which compensate for asymmetrical loading of the skip and for use of ...

Improvements relating to weighing mechanism for testing engine connecting rods and the like

... 183,597. Marks, E. C. R., (Toledo Scale Co.). April 29, 1921. Testing balance of rotary apparatus.-Engine connecting-rods are tested by mounting the rod upon a lever, one end of which is connected to automatic weighing and indicating mechanism. A triangular support 28 for one end of the connecting-rod r is secured to the tare beam 20 of a known form of weighing-mechanism in alignment with the fulcrum of the weigh-beam 6. The other end of the rod is supported on a similar support 36 adjustable on the tare beam. By placing different connecting-rods on the supports 28, 36 and by observing the positions of the indicating-pointer 17 the variations in the connecting-rods may be detected..

Remote weighing system

Remote weighing system

Remote weighing system

Balance (weighing machine) for sheet-like goods

Balance (weighing machine) for sheet-like goods, especially letters, having an elongated body which has, in one lateral end area, a clamping device for sheet-like goods, especially letters, the clamping device having a slot into which the sheet-like goods can be inserted, the slot 2 for holding the sheet-like goods 13 being formed by two sprung tongues 7, 7a which are in particular arranged parallel to each other, it being preferred for each tongue 7, 7a, in the side facing away from the slot 2, to be separated from the elongated body 1 by a further slot 8, 8a. ...

PERSONENWAAGE

BALANCING MECHANISM

ANALYTIC FURNACE WITH PRÄDIKTIVER TEMPERATURE CONTROL

VORRICHTUNG ZUM WAEGEN VON BUNDEN, INSBESONDERE VON BLECHBUNDEN

DEVICE FOR WEIGHING

REGISTRIERWAAGE

Quasi-static pressure compensation and correction of the weighing process in discontinuously operating asphalt mixing apparatus

Die Erfindung betrifft eine quasistatische Druckkompensation und Korrektur des Wiegeverfahrens in diskontinuierlich arbeitenden Asphaltmischanlagen, insbesondere die Druckmessung und ein damit verbundenes korrigiertes Wiegeverfahren. Gesetzlichen Vorgaben entsprechend wird Recycling Material dem Mischgut beigemengt. Das Recycling Material enthält entsprechend den Witterungsverhältnissen Wasser, welches mit den anderen noch heißen Zuschlagstoffen im Rührwerk schlagartig verdampft. Das Wiegeverfahren wird durch diese Wasserverdampfung beeinträchtigt, sodass entweder der Wiegevorgang temporär unterbrochen oder das Recycling Material getrocknet werden muss. Zur Quasistatische Druckkompensation und Korrektur des Wiegeverfahrens werden unterhalb und oberhalb der Mineralwiegeeinheit Druckmessstellen angeordnet um dynamisch den Druckverlauf während des Misch- und Wiegevorganges zu erfassen. Die gemessenen Drücke werden zur Korrektur des Wiegeverfahrens herangezogen, wobei zu jedem Zeitpunkt ein ...

Quasi-static pressure compensation and correction of the weighing process in discontinuously operating asphalt mixing apparatus

Die Erfindung betrifft eine quasistatische Druckkompensation und Korrektur des Wiegeverfahrens in diskontinuierlich arbeitenden Asphaltmischanlagen, insbesondere die Druckmessung mittels Drucktransmitter und ein damit verbundenes korrigiertes Wiegeverfahren während dem Mischvorgang unter Einsatz von nichtgetrockneten Recycling Materials. Problemstellung Gesetzlichen Vorgaben entsprechend werden vorgeschriebene Mengen an Recycling Material verarbeitet und dem Mischgut beigemengt. Das Recycling Material enthält entsprechend den Witterungsverhältnissen Wasser, welches mit den anderen noch heißen Zuschlagstoffen ins Rührwerk eingebracht wird und schlagartig verdampft. Das Wiegeverfahren wird infolge der durch die Wasserverdampfung hervorgerufenen Druckschwankungen beeinträchtigt, sodass entweder der Wiegevorgang temporär unterbrochen oder das Recycling Material getrocknet werden muss, um die geforderte Asphaltmischgutgüte zu erreichen. Lösung: Quasistatische Druckkompensation und Korrektur ...

WAAGE FÜR BLATTFÖRMIGES GUT

TILTABLE, METALLURGICAL CONTAINER, IN PARTICULAR STEEL PLANT CONVERTER

REGISTRATION BALANCE

PROCEDURE FOR THE SURFACE TREATMENT OF ROADS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENT HIEZU

PROCEDURE FOR THE SURFACE TREATMENT OF ROADS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENT HIEZU

DOSING SCALES.

Balance with ballasts, in particular for the Kleinverkauf.

PLATTFORMWAAGE AND METHOD TO YOUR PRODUCTION.

APPARATUS USED FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF LOADS, ON THE RACK OF HEBEMECHANISMEN FOR PLATFORMS.

WEIGHT CONTROL APPARATUS.

WARNING DEVICE FOR THE LEVEL MONITORING OF TROPF-INFUSION

METHOD FOR WEIGHING THE HUMAN BODY OR LIKE.

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR DISPATCHING AND TO COLLECT POST OFFICE ARTICLES

Apparatus for determining the dimensions of a parcel

A method of determining the dimensions of a parcel, in which method the parcel to be measured is placed against an orthogonal reference support made up of at least two perpendicular vertical side panels, each of which is provided with a grid, and an image of the support and of the parcel together is acquired so as to determine at least three perpendicular edges of the parcel, and then the number of intervals of the grid that form each of the edges is counted so as to obtain the dimensions in mm of the parcel.

In-line conveyor scale with integrated closed-loop servo sensor

Disclosed are various applications of differential torque sensing, seeking to maximize the sensing power of servo motors in applications that have a wide torque range. In one embodiment, a transmission ( 200 ) combines a constant, relatively larger torque provided by a primary drive motor ( 220 ) and a smaller, variable torque provided by a servo motor ( 23 ), to form an output torque for driving a mechanical assembly ( 222 ). A relatively small change in mass of the system causes a perturbation from ambient operating speed. The servo motor, under control of a servo amplifier ( 232 ), quickly adjusts the secondary, variable torque to return the system to the ambient operating speed. Thus the servo motor torque accurately reflects the change in mass of the system.

Weight detecting device and weight detecting method

According to one embodiment, a weight detecting device includes a conveying portion to convey a sheet-like article, a vibration source causing the conveying portion to oscillate; a sensor to detect a weight of the sheet-like article while it is being conveyed by the conveying portion, an A/D converter portion to sample and digitize an output of the sensor at a predetermined period, and a calculating portion to calculate a weight of the sheet-like article by determining an average of a plurality of detection signal values digitized by the A/D converter portion after subjecting the detection signal values to statistical processing.

WEIGHT DETERMINING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR USE WITH A NON-SINGULATED AND NON-SPACED ARRANGEMENT OF ITEMS ON A CONVEYOR

A weight determining system is for use with a non-singulated and non-spaced arrangement of items on a conveyor. The system includes an array of load cells, a scanning apparatus, and processors. Each of the items bears upon one or more of the load cells. Each of the load cells bears one or more of the items, and generates load data associated with them. The scanning apparatus generates scan data for the arrangement of the items on the conveyor. Based on the scan data, the processors: apportion the load data from each load cell to the items bearing on it; allocate to each item the load data apportioned from the various load cells; and determine a weight for each item. Also disclosed are a corresponding weight determining method, as well as a computer readable medium containing executable instructions to encode the processors to perform as aforesaid. 1. A weight determining system for use with a singulated , non-singulated , spaced , and/or non-spaced arrangement of items on a conveyor , said system comprising:(a) an array of load cells associated with the conveyor, wherein said array is configured to have each of the items bear upon one or more of said load cells, and wherein each of said load cells is configured to: (i) bear one or more of the items; and (ii) generate load data associated with said one or more of the items;(b) a scanning apparatus configured to generate scan data corresponding to the arrangement of the items on the conveyor; and (i) apportion said load data, from said each of said load cells, to said one or more of the items;', '(ii) allocate said load data, apportioned as aforesaid, to said each of the items from said one or more of said load cells; and', '(iii) determine a weight for said each of the items in the arrangement based on said load data apportioned and allocated as aforesaid., '(c) one or more processors encoded to: collect said load data and said scan data; and based on said scan data2. A weight determining system according to claim 1 ...

Multi-Mode Buttonless Scale

A digital scale includes a display and buttonless top platform. Contact with the scale platform alone allows a user to power the scale, identify a user of the scale, determine a mode of operation of the scale, and to establish a reminder. The scale has a user mode of operation displaying a reading of the user's weight. The scale has a pet mode of operation displaying a reading of the weight of a pet. In the user mode of operation a second mode provides a display of the user's current weight, a delta or differential weight with the most recent recorded weight measurement and if the data is available, additional deltas for weight measurements taken up to one year earlier. The scale also has an instant on mode of operation in which it allows for instant weight reading. 1. A digital scale comprising:a display;a buttonless top platform;a controller operatively associated with the display and the top platform, wherein physical contact with the platform activates said scale and determines one of a plurality of modes of operation of the scale;a memory for storage of measured weight values; andwherein the modes of operation of the scale include a first weight mode and second weight mode.2. The scale of claim 1 , wherein the first weight mode of operation includes a first mode that measures and displays a weight of a user.3. The scale of claim 2 , wherein the first weight mode includes a second mode of operation that measures and displays at least a current weight of the user and a delta weight value between the current weight and a most recently stored measured weight value the user.4. The scale of claim 1 , wherein the second weight mode of operation measures and displays a weight of a pet or object held by the user.5. The scale of claim 4 , wherein the second weight mode of operation measures and displays a weight of a user.6. The scale of claim 1 , wherein said display includes a combination numerical and textual indication of the relativistic time period between the ...

DEVICE FOR WEIGHING FLAT OBJECTS IN MOTION

Device for weighing flat objects in motion comprising a conveyor () with drive rollers (A, B) for conveying the flat objects along a transport path (), a weighing plate () facing said transport path and comprising a set of free rollers () for receiving the flat objects, and a weighing sensor () attached to the weighing plate for measuring the weight of the flat objects during their passage between the conveyor and the weighing plate, wherein the weighing sensor is arranged above the transport path and the conveyor is adapted to move vertically in order to press the flat objects in motion against the weighing plate. 1122222141616018. Device for weighing flat objects in motion comprising a conveyor () with drive rollers (A , B) for conveying the flat objects along a transport path () , a weighing plate () facing said transport path and comprising a set of free rollers () for receiving the flat objects , and a weighing sensor () attached to the weighing plate for measuring the weight of the flat objects during their passage between the conveyor and the weighing plate , wherein the weighing sensor is arranged above the transport path and the conveyor is adapted to move vertically in order to press the flat objects in motion against the weighing plate.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the conveyor is adapted to further apply a load which is constant regardless of the thickness of the flat object.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the conveyor is adapted to further apply a load which is sensibly constant regardless of the thickness of the flat object.420. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the conveyor comprises at least one conveyor belt () driven by said drive rollers.5282827273030323226. Device according to claim 2 , wherein the load applied by the conveyor is obtained by a balance system comprising at least one lever arm (A claim 2 , B) attached at its upper end to the conveyor by a first pivot connection (A claim 2 , B) and attached at its lower end ...

INTELLIGENT WEIGHT MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to an intelligent weight monitoring system and the method thereof. The system comprises a weight monitoring module, a signal processing module, and a comparison module. The weight measuring module measures at least a weight of a sickbed having a patient, and produces and transmits at least a signal according to the measured weight. The signal processing module processes the signal for producing and transmitting physiological data to the comparison module. The comparison module judges if the patient is abnormal according to the physiological data for producing an abnormal signal. The patient's family members or nurses can get the abnormal signal produced by the comparison module real-timely. Thereby, appropriate medical measures can be applied according to the abnormal signal. 1. An intelligent weight monitoring system , comprising:a weight measuring module, measuring at least a weight of a sickbed having a patient, and producing and transmitting at least a signal according to said weight;a signal processing module, receiving and processing said signal for producing and transmitting a physiological data; anda comparison module, receiving said physiological data and judging if said patient is abnormal according to said physiological data for producing an abnormal signal.2. The intelligent weight monitoring system of claim 1 , and further comprising an alarm module claim 1 , receiving said abnormal signal claim 1 , and producing an alarm signal according to said abnormal signal.3. The intelligent weight monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein said weight measuring module comprises:at least a weight measuring unit, measuring said weight of said sickbed having said patient, and producing said signal according to said weight measured by said weight measuring unit; andat least a transmission unit, connecting to said weight measuring unit, recessing and transmitting said signal to said signal processing module.4. The intelligent weight ...

Trash Auto-Weighing

The weighing apparatus is for automatically weighing trash that is separated from a fiber sample. It includes a scale, a weigh pan disposed on the scale, a cleaner for passing a cleaning element across a surface of the weigh pan when the scale is not taking a weight measurement, and a controller for selectively controlling operations and sequencing of the scale and the cleaner.

Indirect Material Weighing Sensor

A fiberglass strand measuring device is provided for the open mold process. The device is configured to mount on the exterior of the chopper air motor, which is customarily occupied by the motor end cap. This invention provides a method to measure strand fiberglass without directly contacting the raw material. The indirect measurement is accomplished by attaching a standoff with a magnet to an armature of a motor. Rotation of the armature results in rotation of the standoff and thus circular motion of the magnet. Each rotation can thus be detected by a hall effect sensor as the magnet passes the hall effect sensor. The weight of the strand fiberglass can then be calculated using a provided linear density. A handle can be included to provide additional stability and support for an operator of the chopper gun. The device becomes an integral part of the chopper gun requiring no maintenance. 1. An indirect material weighing sensor comprises:a hollow sensor housing;an end cap;a sensor adapter;a hall effect sensor;a sensor wire;a standoff;the sensor housing comprises an annular wall, an adapter hole, a motor end, and a free end;the standoff comprises an elongated body, a cavity, and a magnet;the sensor adapter traversing into the adapter hole;the hall effect sensor traversing from sensor adapter into the hollow sensor housing;the sensor wire being electrically connected to the hall effect sensor;the standoff traversing into the hollow sensor housing through the motor end; andthe end cap being attached to the free end.2. The indirect material weighing sensor as claimed in comprises:the standoff being axially attached to an armature of a motor;the cavity being positioned opposite the armature along the elongated body; andthe magnet being positioned within the cavity.3. The indirect material weighing sensor as claimed in comprises:the motor being operatively coupled to a feed unit; anda feed unit being operatively coupled to a dispenser, wherein the feed unit pushes a strand ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEIGH SCALE PERIMETER MONITORING FOR SCANNER-SCALES

Systems and methods for reducing erroneous weighing of items such as by detecting items extending beyond a periphery of a weigh platter whereby in one configuration, the system employs a light guide for routing a light beam to a detector operative to detect interruption of the beam due to an item encroaching upon or overhanging an edge of the platter. In another configuration, the scale includes a perimeter gap between the platter outer edge and scanner housing frame or checkout counter, a light beam directed angularly upward through the gap is partially obstructed by the frame and platter whereby light exits the gap forming a light plane, wherein an object placed on the platter extending across the gap intersects the light plane thus scattering light rays, some of which are sensed by a detector. Various indicators for alerting the operator of off-scale detection are also described. 113-. (canceled)14. A system for reducing erroneous weighing of an item on a weigh platter of a scanner-scale , comprisinga light source for producing a light beam;a detector for receiving the light beam, the detector disposed in or on the housing, wherein the light beam is directed along an optical path extending between the light source and the detector, the optical path extending along a path (a) proximate an upper side edge of the weigh platter and (b) through the weigh platter,wherein the detector is operative for detecting an interruption of the light beam due to an item encroaching upon or overhanging an edge of the weigh platter.15. A system according to further comprising a light pipe forming at least a portion of the optical path for the light beam along or through the weigh platter.16. A system according to wherein the light pipe is disposed in the weigh platter extending from a top surface of the weigh platter downwardly through and below the weigh platter.17. A system according to wherein the light pipe is attached to and supported by the weigh platter.18. A system according ...

Connected Pill Box

A smart pillbox with a basic weighing scale that provides an easy, accurate and robust mechanism to monitor the removal of pills using weight, without modifying the behavior of patients. When connected to a small, inexpensive computing device and clock/timing device, it can easily record the removal of pills. With the addition of a light, such as an LED, or a display, it can provide a visual notification as a reminder to take pills, as well as when pills were last taken. With the addition of a loudspeaker or other sound-generator, the notification can be audible with a variety of notification sounds or alarms that designate time pills should be taken. 1. A pillbox apparatus that determines pill filling and consumption by using an internal scale to measure weight of each individual pill comprising:a base station containing a plurality of cavities constructed to hold pill containers, said base station being in communication with a processor;a scale in the base station configured to measure weight of a pill container inserted in one of the cavities and report said weight to the processor;said processor executing stored instructions configured to sense by weight removal or addition of a single pill to a pill container in any of the plurality of cavities;said processor also executing stored instructions that notify a user or healthcare provider that a particular pill has been added to or removed from a pill container in a particular cavity.2. The pillbox apparatus of wherein the base station is in communication with the Internet.3. The pillbox apparatus of wherein calibration of pill weight is accomplished by removal of one pill from a pill container.4. The pillbox apparatus of wherein notification is given to a user if a pill container is inserted into an incorrect cavity.5. The pillbox apparatus of wherein removal of a pill container from a cavity activates a user notification.6. The pillbox apparatus of wherein calibration uses a database of pill weights claim 1 , the ...

MEASURING WEIGHT OF A COMPARTMENT

Disclosed a load measurement system () includes a compartment (), a damper () and a weight calculation unit (). The damper () is configured to be positioned between the compartment () and a platform () and to compress at a predetermined rate based on a load of the compartment (). The weight calculation unit () is configured to calculate a weight of the compartment (10) based on the compression of the damper (). 1. A load measurement system , comprising:a compartment;a damper configured to be positioned between the compartment and a platform and to compress at a predetermined rate based on a load of the compartment; anda weight calculation unit configured to calculate a weight of the compartment based on the compression of the damper.2. The load measurement system of claim 1 , further comprising:a non-contact sensor configured to measure a distance between the sensor and the compartment,wherein the weight calculation unit calculates the weight of the compartment based on the measured distance between the sensor and the compartment.3. The load measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is an eddy-current transducer.4. The load measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a magnetoresistive sensor.5. The load measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is an optical sensor.6. The load measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the weight calculation unit calculates a difference between a height of the damper when no weight is applied to the damper and a height of the damper based upon the damper being compressed between the compartment and the platform claim 2 , and the weight calculation unit calculates the weight of the compartment by inserting the calculated difference into a predetermined algorithm.7. The load measurement system of claim 6 , wherein the predetermined algorithm is a linear algorithm comprising the multiplication of the difference with a constant value.8. The load measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes an H- ...

FRANKING SYSTEM WITH FUNCTIONS FOR REFUND AND RE-PRINT

In a franking system and method for franking of individual items of correspondence by a sender, a weighing device determines the weight of an item of correspondence and determines a postage amount associated with the item of correspondence. A printing device prints a value imprint corresponding to the postage amount and prints a code associated with the item of correspondence that represents a unique identity number onto the item of correspondence. A control computer creates a data set associated with the item of correspondence. A memory is associated with the control computer, in which the data set is stored in a file associated with the sender. The data set includes the identity number of the item of correspondence and the postage amount that is to be debited on the part of the delivery service from the sender using the data set. A registration unit is associated with the control computer, which registers the possibility of the presence of a misprint and, given the presence of a possible misprint, writes to a first data field of the data set with information about the presence of the possible misprint. 1. A franking system for franking of individual items of correspondence by a sender , said system comprising:a weighing device that determines a weight of an item of correspondence and that determines a postage amount associated with the item of correspondence;a printing device that prints a value imprint corresponding to the postage amount and that prints a code associated with the item of correspondence that represents a unique identity number onto the item of correspondence;a control computer configured to generate a data set associated with the item of correspondence, said data set including the identity number of the item of correspondence and the postage amount that is to be debited on by a delivery service from the sender using the data set;a memory, associated with the control computer, in which said computer is configured to store the data set in a file ...

DYNAMIC SCALE WITH MULTIPLE WEIGHING PANS

A dynamic scale to achieves a higher throughput, by at least one of a spring steel sheet being installed in the travel direction of the first shaft of the first transport belt, and/or the control of the motors as well as the transmission of the sensor signals taking place via ribbon cables which are arranged parallel to the transport belts, and/or an electronic evaluation of interference oscillations of the signals of the sensors of the weighing cell takes place, within at least one lowpass filter being used, and wherein at least two digital notch filters are used.

INTEGRATED DIMENSIONING AND WEIGHING SYSTEM

An object analysis system includes a scale for measuring the weight of the object, a range camera configured to produce a range image of an area in which the object is located, and a computing device configured to determine the dimensions of the object based, at least in part, on the range image. Methods for determining the dimensions of an object include capturing a range image and/or a visible image of a scene that includes the object. 1. An object analysis system , comprising:a scale for measuring the weight of an object;a range camera configured to produce a range image of an area in which the object is located; anda computing device configured to determine the dimensions of the object based, at least in part, on the range image.2. The object analysis system according to claim 1 , wherein the range camera is separate from the computing device.3. The object analysis system according to claim 1 , wherein the scale comprises a top surface having markings to guide a user to place the object in a preferred orientation.4. The object analysis system according to claim 1 , wherein the computing device estimates a reference plane from the range image; andthe scale comprises a top surface having markings to facilitate the computing device's estimation of the reference plane.5. The object analysis system according to claim 1 , wherein the computing device is configured to execute shipment billing software.6. The object analysis system according to claim 1 , wherein the scale transmits the measured weight of the object to the computing device.7. The object analysis system according to claim 6 , wherein the scale transmits the measured weight to the computing device via a wireless connection.8. The object analysis system according to claim 1 , wherein the scale transmits the measured weight of the object to a host platform configured to execute shipment billing software.9. The object analysis system according to claim 8 , wherein the scale transmits the measured weight of ...

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR HEMORRHAGE-SPECIFIC DETERMINATIONS

Methods and a system are provided for assessing postpartum hemorrhage risk and postpartum hemorrhage stages in a clinical setting. Generally, a clinician may indicate that the mass of several bloody items, indicated in type and quantity, is to be measured using a scale. The mass of bloody items is compared to the known unused dry mass of such items in order to accurately determine the quantitative blood loss (QBL) of a patient at the bedside. The cumulative QBL can be updated by weighing additional items. Based on the cumulative QBL, the patient's vital signs, and other factors, a corresponding hemorrhage stage is identified and communicated to the clinician. Recommendations specific to the hemorrhage stage are provided to a clinician. Some recommendations are selectable actions that trigger automatic placement of medical orders and notifications to relevant medical services, such as a blood bank or anesthesia. 1. A method comprising:causing a scale device that is communicatively coupled to a computing device to measure a total mass of a plurality of items;determining, by the computing device, a total unused mass of the plurality of items based on a user-input quantity of each of the plurality of items multiplied by a predefined mass of each corresponding item type of the plurality of items;determining, by the computing device, a quantitative blood loss of a patient based on the total mass relative to the total unused mass;automatically identifying, by the computing device, a hemorrhage stage that corresponds to the quantitative blood loss; andautomatically initiating, by the computing device, a medical order that is specific to the hemorrhage stage identified, wherein the medical order includes a quantity of blood units corresponding to the quantitative blood loss of the patient.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising automatically communicating the quantitative blood loss and the medical order for storage in an electronic medical record (EMR) that is ...

Method for Planning an Object Comprising a Multitude of Single Parts and Subassemblies, Construction Module and Manufacturing System

A computer implemented method for planning an object which comprises a multitude of single parts and subassemblies, especially an aerospace object, the method comprising: calculating the total weights of the subassemblies and/or of the object on the basis of the data sets of the single parts and the subassemblies, wherein measured weights are used preferably to calculated weights, and calculated weights are used preferably to target weights for the calculation of the total weight(s) of the subassemblies and/or of the object, and calculating and providing the information about the shares of the used weight types in the calculated total weights. The invention further also relates to a manufacturing system and a computer implemented construction module. 1. A computer implemented method for planning an object which comprises a multitude of single parts and subassemblies , especially an aerospace object ,wherein a time overlap of the construction phase and the production phase of the object is present,wherein, in the construction phase, for each single part, for each subassembly and for the object, a data set is created,wherein the data sets of each single part and each subassembly indicate, as different weight types, a target weight, a calculated weight and a measured weight,wherein, in the production phase, real single parts and real subassemblies are manufactured and weighed,the method comprising: 'wherein measured weights are used preferably to calculated weights, and calculated weights are used preferably to target weights for the calculation of the total weights of the subassemblies and/or of the object, and', 'calculating the total weights of the subassemblies and/or of the object on the basis of the data sets of the single parts and the subassemblies,'}calculating and providing the information about the shares of the used weight types in the calculated total weights.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data set of the object indicates a target weight of the ...

Methods and Systems of Real-Time Medication Adherence Monitoring

Systems and methods for monitoring medication usage and adherence to one or more patients. One or more of adherence to the prescribed medication, adherence to dose times, and absolute adherence may be monitored. One or more patient entities may gain access to this information to further monitor the adherence of one or more patients. 1. A system for monitoring medication adherence by a patient , the system comprising: an interior space to hold the medication;', 'one or more sensors configured to sense the medication within the interior space;', 'a container processing circuit configured to determine a medication amount within the interior space based on readings from the one or more sensors;', 'a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit the medication amount over a wireless communication network;', a communication interface configured to receive the medication amount transmitted from the container through the wireless communication network;', 'a memory circuit configured to store at least one of: a prescribed medication dose for the patient; and dose time periods in which the patient is to take the prescribed medication dose;', 'a monitoring server processing circuit configured to monitor patient medication adherence by calculating at least one of a dose time adherence as whether the medication was removed from the interior space within one of the dose time periods, and a medication adherence of whether the amount of medication taken is equal to the prescribed medication dose., 'a monitoring server located remotely from the medicine container, the monitoring server comprising], 'a container comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring server processing circuit is configured to determine the amount of medication taken or added by the patient based on differences in medication amounts received from the container.3. The system according to any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the monitoring server processing circuit is configured to ...

SERVER APPARATUS, MOBILE TERMINAL, AND METHOD PERFORMED BY SERVER APPARATUS

A server apparatus includes a memory that stores an item database, a network interface configured to communicate with a first and a second terminal, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive order information about a plurality of items from the first terminal via the network interface, classify the items according to item information included in the item database, determine a packing position in a packing box for each of the classified items and a packing order of the classified items, and transmit the determined packing position and the determined packing order for each of the classified items to the second terminal. 1. A server apparatus comprising:a memory that stores an item database;a network interface configured to communicate with a first and a second terminal; and receive order information about a plurality of items from the first terminal via the network interface;', 'classify the items according to item information included in the item database;', 'determine a packing position in a packing box for each of the classified items and a packing order of the classified items; and', 'transmit the determined packing position and the determined packing order for each of the classified items to the second terminal., 'a processer configured to2. The server apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the item information indicates how fragile each of the items is and a weight of each of the items.3. The server apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the processor is configured to determine the packing order so that a more fragile item is packed at a higher position in the packing box.4. The server apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the processor is configured to determine the packing position so that a heavier item is packed at a lower position in the packing box.5. The server apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the processor is configured to determine the packing position so that a heaviest item is packed at a center of the packing box.6. The ...

Acoustic Mass Sensor

A mass sensor has a common RF input, a set of mass sensor cells, and a common hold input. Each of the mass sensor cells has a local input node coupled to the common RF input, a local output node, a mass-dependent RF filter that includes an electroacoustic resonator having receptors immobilized on a surface thereof, an RF detector, and a hold circuit having a local hold input. The RF filter, the RF detector and the hold circuit are connected in series between the local input node and the local output node. The common hold input is coupled to the local hold inputs of the hold circuits of at least a subset of the mass sensor cells. 1. A mass sensor , comprising:a common RF input; a local input node coupled to the common RF input;', 'a local output node;', 'an RF filter comprising an electroacoustic resonator having receptors immobilized on a surface thereof,', 'an RF detector, and', 'a hold circuit comprising a local hold input,', 'in which the RF filter, the RF detector and the hold circuit are connected in series between the local input node and the local output node;, 'a set of mass sensor cells, each of the mass sensor cells comprisinga common hold input, the common hold input coupled to the local hold inputs of the hold circuits of at least a subset of the mass sensor cells.2. The mass sensor of claim 1 , in which the electroacoustic resonator comprises a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) device.3. The mass sensor of claim 2 , in which the BAW device is a transverse-mode BAW device.4. The mass sensor of claim 2 , in which the BAW device is a longitudinal-mode BAW device.5. The mass sensor of claim 2 , in which the BAW device comprises an FBAR.6. The mass sensor of claim 2 , in which the BAW device comprises a solidly-mounted resonator.7. The mass sensor of claim 1 , in which the receptors are configured to bond to a target analyte in a fluid sample.8. The mass sensor of claim 1 , in which the electroacoustic resonator is series connected.9. The mass sensor of in which the ...

Product identification systems and methods including a shelf

Product identification systems and methods including a shelf are described herein.

SAND SEPARATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

An automated sand separator discharge system includes a sand separator disposed downstream of a wellhead, an inlet conduit for transporting a process stream to the sand separator, a fluid outlet conduit for transporting a liquid and gas stream from the sand separator, a sand discharge conduit for removing sand from the sand separator, first, second, and third valves disposed along the sand discharge conduit, a first transducer connected between the first and second valves and operative to measure pressure in a portion of the sand discharge conduit and to produce a pressure reading, and a control panel operatively connected to the first, second, and third valves and the first transducer, the control panel being programmed to initiate and terminate discharge of sand from the sand separator, and to determine if the first and second valves are sealing completely when closed. 1. An automated sand separator discharge system , comprising:a sand separator disposed downstream of a wellhead;an inlet conduit for transporting a process stream from the wellhead to the sand separator;a fluid outlet conduit for transporting a liquid and gas stream from the sand separator to further downstream processing;a sand discharge conduit for removing sand from the sand separator;a first valve and a second valve, the first and second valves disposed along the sand discharge conduit;a third valve positioned along the sand discharge conduit;a first transducer connected to the sand discharge conduit between the first and second valves and operative to measure pressure in a portion of the sand discharge conduit that is between the first and second valves and produce a pressure reading indicating the measured pressure; anda control panel operatively connected to the first, second, and third valves and the first transducer, the control panel being programmed to initiate and terminate discharge of sand from the sand separator, the control panel also being programmed to periodically perform seal ...

DEVICE FOR MEASURING AND ADJUSTING INERTIA OF TEST MODEL OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

A device including a measuring instrument, supporting mechanisms, a swinging mechanism, and a rotating mechanism. The measuring instrument includes an angle sensor and a pressure sensor. The supporting mechanisms are symmetrically disposed at two ends of the swing mechanism. The supporting mechanisms each include a support frame, a base frame, a bracket, and a bracket support. The support frame is disposed on the base frame. The bracket support is disposed on the support frame. The bracket is slidably disposed on the bracket support via locating pins. The swinging mechanism includes a first swing frame, a second swing frame, and a rotary table base disposed between the first swing frame and the second swing frame. The rotating mechanism includes a rotary table. The rotary table is wheel-shaped and includes a rotating shaft and a plurality of radial supporting rods. 2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the support frame and the base frame employ hollow square tubes.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein four locating pins are disposed between the bracket and the bracket support.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein an included angle between two adjacent radial supporting rods is 30 degrees.5. A method of using the device of claim 1 , the method comprising:1) measuring transverse and longitudinal lengths of the test model, and determining a length of the swinging mechanism according to the longitudinal length of the test model; centering the rotary table base on the swing mechanism; connecting and fixing the first swing frame, the second swing frame, and the rotary table base using the fastening bolt according to the length of the swinging mechanism; disposing the angle sensor on the first swing frame; installing the pressure sensor between the bracket and the bracket support; connecting the angle sensor and the pressure sensor to a signal acquisition unit; disposing and fixing the rotating mechanism on the rotary table base; hoisting the swinging mechanism and the rotating ...

Phonejuke Kiosk

This invention relates to a system and apparatus for charging mobile devices alongside providing a personal storage space for certain permissible items. The invention also provides a mechanism for device detection into the secure compartments of the charging kiosk. The present invention is a portable and compact desk unit with wall mounting capability, highly suitable for areas with space restrictions. 1. A portable mobile device charging kiosk , comprising:a compact wall mountable unit wherein the mobile device to be charged is put inside the secured charging slots or compartments;a monitor screen flashing the instructions to the user;a personal storage space to store user's small personal items;a manual release latch mechanism to open the doors of the compartments in case of emergencies.2. A portable mobile device charging kiosk and its method of charging , wherein the system detects the device with the help of weight sensors in the secured compartments or slots of the charging kiosk.3. A portable mobile device charging kiosk according to claim 1 , wherein the kiosk dimensions are preferentially 12.75″.wide×16.5″.tall·8.0″ deep. The charging kiosk is a portable desk unit claim 1 , compact and wall mountable.4. A portable mobile device charging kiosk wherein there is provided a personal storage space for the users in order to store small personal items. This feature allows users to keep their little items safely while their phone is charging in the kiosk.5. A portable mobile device charging kiosk according to claim 3 , wherein there is a provision of manual release latch mechanism to open the kiosk doors manually in case of emergencies or electrical components failure inside the kiosk. This prevents the user from undue delays.6. A portable mobile device charging kiosk according to claim 2 , wherein the weight sensors underneath the charging slots are electro-mechanical devices which sense the load or stress exerted by the user device as it is placed on the charging ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING, TRANSMITTING AND/OR PROVIDING FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

An apparatus, a system and a method obtain, transmit and/or provide transportation information. A microprocessor is configured to receive and/or transmit real time information concerning the operation of a vehicle. Real time information, such as, for example, a weight of a vehicle, an air pressure of tires, a location of the truck and the trailer, brake wear of brakes of the truck and/or the trailer, and/or engine measurements may be obtained. The real time information may be encrypted and may be transmitted to a central location using Wi-Fi communication, a cellular telephone network, radio transmission, a transponder, and/or the like. The real time information may be accessed by a terminal communicatively linked to the microprocessor and/or the central location. The signal may indicate vehicle compliance and/or non-compliance with a private commercial requirement and/or state and federal regulations. 1. A system for obtaining real time information regarding a vehicle transporting freight , the system comprising:a light detector associated with the vehicle wherein the light detector produces a signal indicative of the real time information associated with the vehicle;a microprocessor that receives the signal from the light detector to process and transmit the signal to a remote location.2. The system of wherein the real time information is weight of the freight.3. The system of wherein the real time information is pressure of a tire of the vehicle.4. The system of wherein the real time information is amount of fuel in a fuel tank of the vehicle.5. The system of wherein the real time information is amount of brake wear to brakes of the vehicle.6. The system of further comprising:a visual display in the vehicle to display the real time information.7. The system of further comprising:an LED associated with the light detector.8. A method for obtaining real time information associated with a variable parameter of a vehicle claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of: ...

High speed robotic weighing system

This disclosure pertains to weighing a physical item while it is moving in a servo-driven conveyor system for e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing and other applications. The introduction of an unknown mass to an electro-mechanical feedback or filter network controlling a conveyance system will modify the steady state behavior of that system in such a way that measuring the phase or frequency shift of an input signal or oscillation will enable us to infer the magnitude of that mass.

Dispensing device

A device for dispensing an ingredient in the context of a process of preparation of a mixture for making a food product includes a structure for loading the ingredient and control means for controlling the flow of the ingredient from the loading structure to a structure for receiving the ingredient. An optical sensor in the range of visible light, is designed to detect an optical parameter of the aforesaid ingredient. A control unit is configured for governing the aforesaid control means on the basis of the signal received from the sensor.

CAPSULE OBJECT INSPECTION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

An inspection system configured to inspect a plurality of capsule objects is provided. The system includes an imaging device for capturing an image of the capsule object's exterior and a weighing device for measuring the capsule object's weight. The system also includes an analysis unit configured to analyze the captured images and the measured weights of the capsule objects. The analysis unit is configured to execute an edge detection tool that determines the capsule object's dimensions and whether the capsule object is defective based at least in part on the measured dimensions. The analysis unit is also configured to execute a weight analysis tool configured to determine whether the capsule object is defective based on the capsule object's weight. An associated method and a non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code portions stored therein that are executable by a processor are also provided. 1. An inspection system configured to inspect a plurality of capsule objects , each of the capsule objects comprising an outer shell and an inner payload , the inspection system comprising:at least one imaging device configured to capture at least one image of the exterior of each of the capsule objects;a weighing device configured to measure the weight of each of the capsule objects; and an edge detection tool configured to determine a dimension of each of the capsule objects based on the at least one image and to determine whether any of the capsule objects are defective based on the dimension; and', 'a weight analysis tool configured to determine whether any of the capsule objects are defective based on the weight., 'an analysis unit configured to analyze the at least one image captured by the at least one imaging device and to analyze the weight measurement obtained by the weighing device for each of the capsule objects, the analysis unit being configured to execute2. The inspection system of further comprising a capsule ...

CONNECTED SCALE DEVICE

A monitoring system that is configured to monitor a property includes a connected scale device that is configured to receive a package, determine a weight of the package, and after determining the weight of the package, arm the connected scale device, and a monitoring control unit that is configured to receive, from the connected scale device, data indicating that the connected scale device received the package and the connected scale device is armed, and based on receiving the data indicating that the connected scale device received the package and the connected scale device is armed, communicate, to a user device of a resident of the property, a notification indicating that the connected scale device received the package. 1 receive a package;', 'determine a weight of the package; and', 'after determining the weight of the package, arm the connected scale device; and, 'a connected scale device that is configured to receive, from the connected scale device, data indicating that the connected scale device received the package and the connected scale device is armed; and', 'based on receiving the data indicating that the connected scale device received the package and the connected scale device is armed, communicate, to a user device of a resident of the property, a notification indicating that the connected scale device received the package., 'a monitoring control unit that is configured to. A monitoring system that is configured to monitor a property, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/840,595, filed Apr. 6, 2020, now allowed, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/383,866, filed Apr. 15, 2019, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,612,960, issued Apr. 7, 2020, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/951,952, filed Apr. 12, 2018, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,267,668, issued Apr. 23, 2019, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/484,436, filed Apr. 12, 2017, and titled “Package Scale Device.” ...

Edge Sharpness Tester

An edge sharpness tester determines the level of sharpness of a cutting edge of a knife, razor blade, scalpel, or other tool having a sharp edge. A motive force is applied to a moveable element of the device. The movable element provides an interface with the edge of the sharp-edged device to severe a line mounted in the moveable element. 1. A sharpness testing apparatus for testing the sharpness of an edge of a blade comprising:a frame;a blade retention vise attachable to the frame;a fixture arm carried on the frame, the fixture arm supporting a housing having a through bore;a shaft carried in the through bore of the housing;a clamping fixture carried at a lower end of the shaft below the housing the clamping fixture further comprising an anchor point.2. The apparatus in accordance with further comprising a travel-limiting stop carried on the shaft above the housing location at the end of the fixture arm.3. The apparatus in accordance with further comprising a platen carried at an upper end of the shaft above the end of the fixture arm.4. The apparatus in accordance with further comprising a weight-receiving cup carried on the platen whereby weight in the weight-receiving cup will displace the clamping fixture through the through bore of the housing.5. The apparatus in according with further comprising a test fiber.6. The apparatus in accordance with wherein the test fiber comprises a monofilament fiber as the test fiber.7. The apparatus in accordance with wherein the test fiber comprises fiber having a percentage of the fiber being a fluorocarbon fiber.8. A sharpness testing apparatus for testing the sharpness of a particular point on the edge of a blade comprising:a frame having an extending base leg and a foot portion at one end of the base leg;a blade retention fixture carried by the foot of the base leg, the blade retention fixture including a blade-gripping element;an upstanding support extending upwardly from the base leg of the frame;a fixture arm extending ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OBJECT TRACKING USING WEIGHT CONFIRMATION

Methods and systems for tracking an object comprise a horizontal surface upon which objects are to be placed, a weight sensor disposed on one side of the horizontal surface, and a processor in communication with the weight sensor. The processor is adapted to detect a change in weight measured by the weight sensor, to associate the detected weight change with an identified object and with a location on the horizontal surface, and to confirm whether a cause of the weight change at the location on the horizontal surface corresponds to a proper handling of the identified object. 1. An object tracking system comprising:a horizontal surface upon which objects are to be placed;a weight sensor disposed on one side of the horizontal surface; anda processor in communication with the weight sensor, the processor being adapted to detect a change in weight measured by the weight sensor, to associate the detected weight change with an identified object and with a location on the horizontal surface, and to confirm whether a cause of the weight change at the location on the horizontal surface corresponds to a proper handling of the identified object.2. The object tracking system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is adapted to:associate a measured decrease in weight with a removal of the identified object from the location on the horizontal surface; anddetermine the removal to be a proper handling of the identified object if the identified object is expected to be a next object removed from the horizontal surface, otherwise the processor is adapted to consider the cause of the weight change to be an improper handling of the identified object.3. The object tracking system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is adapted to:associate a measured increase in weight with placement of the identified object at the location on the horizontal surface; anddetermine the placement to be a proper handling if the identified object is expected to be a next object placed on the horizontal surface, ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION AND RECIPE ALIGNMENT BASED ON VOLUME

A system and method directed to generating, by a smart scale, the identification of containers based on a weight measurement of the containers on the smart scale. The identification can be based on maximum and/or minimum target container volumes for the container. The system can use the smart app to operate the scale and process the container identification. The smart app also can receive a recipe and generate a recipe volume. The smart app can then align the recipe with the container by comparing the recipe volume with the maximum and/or minimum target volumes available for the container and adjusting the recipe number of servings, volume or other measurement. 1. A system comprising:a scale;a computing device having at least one processor, at least one user interface and a memory; andthe memory including computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:receive a recipe, the recipe indicating at least two ingredients, a first number of servings and a first recipe volume associated with the first number of servings;receive container data for a plurality of containers, the container data including a container weight and a maximum target container volume for one or more of the plurality of containers, a first container of the plurality of containers having a first container weight and a maximum target first container volume;receive, from the scale, a container weight measurement;identify, based at least in part on the container weight measurement, the first container;identify the maximum target first container volume associated with the first container; andrender on the user interface, a first display indicating data associated with the maximum target first container volume and the first recipe volume.2. The system of claim 1 , the container data further including a minimum target container volume for one or more of the plurality of containers claim 1 , the first container further having a minimum ...

Method and camera system for monitoring a packaging process

A method for monitoring a packaging process of at least one article. In the method, a sort of an article is acquired before it is placed in a transport container. At least one image and at least one depth measurement of the article are recorded after it is placed in the transport container. The three-dimensional dimensions of the article are calculated and are compared with a specification for the acquired sort of the article. If the dimensions of the article do not agree with the specification, a warning is issued.

System and Method for Real-Time Management of Liquid Bottles Content in a Bar or the Like

A system and method for real-time management of liquid bottles contents in a restauration establishment includes a controller and at least one bottle support base coupled to the controller. Each bottle support base includes a bottle-receiving surface, a first sensor that produces a first signal indicative of a weight of a bottle deposited on the surface; a second sensor for reading an identification element on the bottle and for producing a second signal indicative thereof; and a transmitter for transmitting to the controller data indicative of the first and second signal. The controller implements numerous functionalities that are derived from its assessment of the volumes of alcohol in the bottles using the data received from the support bases. 1. A bottle support base that comprises:a bottle-receiving surface,a first sensor coupled to the bottle-receiving surface that produces a first signal indicative of a weight of a bottle deposited on the surface;a second sensor for reading an identification element on the bottle and for producing a second signal indicative thereof; anda transmitter for transmitting data indicative of the first and second signal.2. The bottle support base as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first sensor includes at least one strain gauge that is operatively coupled to the bottle-receiving surface.3. The bottle support base as recited in claim 2 , further comprising an analog to digital converter and amplifier connected to the at least one strain gauge for reading and transforming a signal from the at least one strain gauges.4. The bottle support base as recited in claim 3 , further comprising at least one feedback element coupled to the analog to digital converter and amplifier that produces a feedback in response to the signal from the at least one strain gauge.5. The bottle support base as recited in claim 4 , wherein the feedback is a visual feedback.6. The bottle support base as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second sensor including a ...

Compactor System and Related Baling and Recycling Method

A recycling method is disclosed that includes the steps of compacting recyclable material into a fixed bale of recyclable material while concurrently weighing the OCC in the compactor and independently of the force that the compactor applies to the material or to the bale, assigning an individual identifier to the fixed bale in which the identifier includes at least the weight of the bale, and sending the fixed identified bale to a destination selected from the group consisting of shippers, mills, rebalers, or a customers for the baled recyclable material.

DEVICE FOR MEASURING A MASS OF A BODY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A device for measuring a mass of a body, the device including a support suitable for supporting the body, a frame and an actuator designed to vibrate the support relative to the frame. The device includes an accelerometer designed to measure values of an acceleration of the support upon vibration of the support, and an electronic control module designed to estimate the mass of the support body from the measured acceleration values. 1. A device for measuring a mass of a body , the device comprising:a support suitable for supporting the body;a frame;an actuator designed to vibrate said support relative to said frame;an accelerometer configured to measure values of acceleration of said support during a vibration of said support; andan electronic control module configured to estimate the mass of the body from the acceleration values measured by said accelerometer.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said control module is further configured to calculate speed values of said support relative to said frame from the acceleration values measured by said accelerometer claim 1 , and to estimate the mass of the body from the speed values.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said control module is further configured to determine a vibration frequency of said support relative to said frame from the acceleration values measured by said accelerometer claim 1 , and to estimate the mass of the body from the vibration frequency.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein said control module is further configured to calculate speed values of said support relative to said frame from the acceleration values measured by said accelerometer claim 3 , and to determine the vibration frequency from the speed values.5. The device according to claim 3 , wherein said control module is further configured to compare the vibration frequency with at least a first predetermined threshold claim 3 , and to estimate the mass of the body based on the comparison.6. The device according to ...

Enhanced Platen for Pharmaceutical Compounding

A system for preparing and administering a prescribed fluidic pharmaceutical compound, such as a chemotherapy compound, includes a scale having a platen. The scale is in communication with a user display for displaying an output of the scale. An image capture device having a field of view for capturing at least one image of an object placed on the platen is provided in communication with the user display for displaying the captured image. The platen may include a visual identifier for identifying a portion of the field of view of the image capture device. The platen may also include a tackifier or absorbent material. The platen may be formed of a light-transmissible material. 1. A system for sterile compounding , comprising:a scale having a platen, the scale in communication with a user display for displaying an output of the scale; andan image capture device having a field of view for capturing at least one image of an object placed on the platen, the image capture device in communication with the user display for displaying the captured image,wherein the platen comprises a surface coating layer that resists degradation.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the image capture device is positioned above the platen.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the scale includes a base portion supporting the platen and the image capture device is enclosed within a housing supported by a supporting arm connected to the base portion of the scale.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the housing includes a barcode scanner having a sensor for detecting a barcode of an object placed on the platen.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the surface coating layer comprises an epoxy-based composition.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the platen comprises one or more recessed grooves configured to restrain liquid on the platen.7. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the surface coating layer provides a visual indicator in ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH BATTERY CHARGING CONTROL

A method of controlling the charging of a battery includes determining plural pieces of state information of a battery unit based on a sensed physical quantity of the battery unit, calculating a weight of the battery unit based on the pieces of state information and a correspondence value of each of the plural pieces of state information, and defining, based on the weight, control information corresponding to an input physical quantity in a charging physical quantity of the battery unit, where the input physical quantity is input to a converter of the battery unit. 1. A processor-implemented method of controlling a charging of a battery , the method comprising:determining plural pieces of state information of a battery unit based on a sensed physical quantity of the battery unit;calculating a weight of the battery unit based on the plural pieces of state information and a correspondence value of each of the plural pieces of state information; anddefining, based on the weight, control information corresponding to an input physical quantity in a charging physical quantity of the battery unit, wherein the input physical quantity is input to a converter of the battery unit.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:controlling charging of the battery unit based on the defined control information.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining the correspondence value of each of the plural pieces of state information based on a result of comparing each of the plural pieces of state information and statistical information corresponding to each of the plural pieces of state information.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the determining of the correspondence value comprises:determining a correspondence value of first state information from among a plurality of correspondence values based on a result of comparing the first state information with average information corresponding to the first state information; anddetermining a correspondence value of second ...

ELECTRONIC SCALE

A scale for measuring one or more golf club objects that may include a processor and a memory. The scale may also include first and second sensors in communication with the processor that are configured to generate respectively a first signal corresponding to a first load and a second signal corresponding to a second load, each load imparted from an object being measured. The scale may also include a set of computer instructions stored in the memory, wherein during operation the processor executes the instructions to calculate, based on the first and second signals, readings corresponding to a total weight, a center of gravity location, and a swing weight of the object being measured, the readings being output to a screen for substantially simultaneous display. 1. A scale for measuring one or more golf club objects , comprising:a processor;a first sensor in communication with the processor, the first sensor configured to generate a first signal corresponding to a first load imparted from an object being measured;a second sensor in communication with the processor, the second sensor configured to generate a second signal corresponding to a second load imparted from the object being measured;a memory in communication with the processor; anda set of computer instructions stored in the memory, wherein during operation the processor executes the instructions to calculate, based on the first and second signals, readings corresponding to a total weight, a center of gravity location, and a swing weight of the object being measured, the readings being output to a screen for substantially simultaneous display.2. The scale of claim 1 , wherein the object being measured includes a golf club shaft positioned on the scale for measurement.3. The scale of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor measures the first load corresponding to a first force imparted by the object being measured and the second sensor measures the second load corresponding to a second force imparted by the object ...

Scale

A sterile scale is described suitable for automated use in animal cages. A case is covered by a flexible membrane that provides both sealing against pathogens and mechanical compliance for transfer of weight on an above weighing platform through a single sealed penetration in the membrane to a load cell in the case. The membrane comprises a perimeter that is attached and sealed to the case with a membrane frame, a penetration area, penetrated by a rigid weight-bearing element, and an isolating compliance area. A skirt on the weighing platform surrounds the case, protecting detritus from entering from below onto the membrane, while providing open-air movement. The weighing platform and case are easily separated permitting fluid-based sterilization of both. The weight-bearing element may contain an electrical connection from the case to the platform, through the membrane. 1. A sterilizable weighing scale comprising:a case comprising an interior;a lid;a load cell comprising a free end and a fixed end mechanically rigid with the case, in the interior of the case;a flexible membrane comprising a perimeter fixed zone, a central penetration zone, and a compliance zone; wherein the compliance zone isolates the fixed zone from the penetration zone;a membrane frame, clamping a portion of the fixed zone of the flexible membrane, enclosing the compliance zone, to the case such that a sterile seal is created between an upper surface of the flexible membrane and a lower surface of the flexible membrane;a penetrating fastener, wherein the penetrating fastener penetrates the penetration zone of the flexible membrane, wherein the penetration is sealed; and wherein a upper end of the penetrating fastener is above the flexible membrane and a lower end of the penetrating fastener, below the flexible membrane; is mechanically rigid under compression with the free end of the load cell;wherein the upper end of the penetrating fastener is adapted to rigidly connect with the lid;wherein a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF IDENTIFYING A RETAIL ITEM AT A CHECKOUT NODE

Systems and methods of identifying a retail item at a checkout node are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, during a checkout transaction of a retail item, a method performed by a checkout node comprises selecting at least one of a plurality of retail items predicted by a neural network from at least one of a plurality of acquired images of a retail item positioned on a surface of a scale of the checkout node. Further, the acquired images are captured by a plurality of optical sensors of the checkout node. Each sensor has a different viewing angle towards the surface of the scale and the neural network is trained by a set of images of retail items. 1. A method performed by a checkout node , comprising:during a checkout transaction of a retail item, selecting at least one of a plurality of retail items predicted by a neural network from at least one of a plurality of acquired images of the retail item positioned on a surface of a scale of the checkout node, wherein the acquired images are captured by a plurality of optical sensors of the checkout node, with each sensor having a different viewing angle towards the surface of the scale, the neural network being trained by a set of images of retail items.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:sending, to the neural network, the acquired images;receiving, from the neural network, for each acquired image, an indication of one or more predicted retail items and their corresponding confidence levels; andwherein said selecting is based on the one or more predicted retail items and their corresponding confidence levels.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said selecting includes:selecting those predicted retail items of the acquired images that have a confidence level above a predetermined confidence threshold.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining which acquired image corresponds to the predicted retail item having the highest confidence level to obtain the selected image; andwherein said selecting ...

System and method for reducing giveaway material on mint products

A machine and method for reducing giveaway material on mint products. The machine may include a conveying assembly for conveying a plurality of mints products to be processed. The machine may also include a processing assembly for processing at least one given mint product at a time, so as to remove an amount of giveaway material from each one of the mint products. The machine may also include a recuperating assembly for recuperating mint products having being processed. The method may include the steps of a) evaluating at least one physical parameter of a given mint product to be processed; b) comparing said at least one physical parameter of the mint product to be processed with a minimum threshold physical parameter in order to determine an attainable range of giveaway material to be removed; c) projecting a targeted amount of giveaway material to be removed from the mint product to be processed depending on the attainable range of giveaway material; and d) removing the targeted amount of giveaway material via at least one surface of the mint product.

Dynamic scale for flat goods transported their sides, and control method therefor

In a dynamic scale and control method for flat goods transported on their sides, use an input-side first assembly for thickness measurement, a transport device having transport belts arranged on a weighing plate. A control processor starts a length measurement and the driving of the transport belts, and starts a thickness measurement and implement a dynamic weighing process during the transport of a first flat good. A next flat good is supplied to the input of the dynamic scale if a valid weight measurement result is present for the predecessor good, and ejection of the predecessor good or end of the weight measurement occur if a third sensor at the input of a takeoff device of the dynamic scale detects the leading edge of the predecessor good, and a check yields that no valid weight measurement result is present for the predecessor good.

System and Method for Processing Packages for Shipping

Systems, software, and methods for processing a package for shipping to a recipient are described. The system includes a user device and a package intake device. The user device includes software that allows a user to connect with other users to make the user's address available to the other users including any updates due to moves or travel. The user device also features a transmission device for transmitting recipient information of a recipient selected from a list of recipients displayed on the user device. The package intake device includes a computer, a receiving device for receiving the recipient information transmitted by the user device, and a package recognition device for analyzing the package to determine one or more package criteria. The package intake device determines a type for the package and an identity of a shipper selected to deliver the package based on the one or more package criteria. 1. A system for processing a package for shipping to a recipient , the system comprising:a mobile computing device comprising software for generating a code that encodes recipient information related to a recipient of the package and a display for displaying the code;a weighing device for determining a weight or mass of a package;a measuring device for determining linear dimensions of the package;at least one camera for detecting the code displayed on the display of the mobile computing device; a decoding application for reading the code detected by the camera and converting the code to printable data;', 'a package recognition application for determining a type for the package using data obtained from the weighing device, the measuring device, the camera, or a combination of two or more of the foregoing; and', 'a courier recognition application for determining an identity of a shipper for the package using data obtained from the weighing device, the measuring device, the camera, or a combination of two or more of the foregoing., 'at least one computer ...

METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE QUANTITY OF GOODS BASED ON WEIGHING

A method for calculating the quantity of goods based on weighing includes the following steps: Step 1, Weight Conversion; accurately convert the weighing reading to the corresponding weight value W; Step 2, Weight Scaling; that is, the conversion of weight units; Step 3, Zero Point Correction; calibrate the weight reading; Step 4, Tare; remove the weight of non-goods objects in the weight value; Step 5, Anti-Mutation Filtering; anti-mutation filtering on the weight value; Step 6, Quantity Conversion; convert the weight value after calibration and correction of steps 1 to 5 above into the approximate (rough) quantity of the goods; Step 7, Quantity Calibration; calibrate the rough quantity of the above-mentioned goods. 1. A method for calculating the quantity of goods based on weighing , which is characterized by comprising: a quantity calibration method for calibrating the rough quantity of the above-mentioned goods; Calculate the cumulative error tolerance (CAT) scope by limiting the full capacity (CAP) , standard gross weight (GSW) , tolerance range (APU) , maximum cumulative error (CAMAX) , minimum cumulative error (CAMIN) and error tolerance (ATF); Then use the cumulative error tolerance (CAT) to further calibrate the calculated rough quantity; The maximum cumulative error (CAMAX) and the minimum cumulative error (CAMIN) are used to control the maximum and minimum value ranges of the cumulative error tolerance (CAT); Full capacity (CAP) , tolerance range (APU) and error tolerance (ATF) determine the CAT value when the cumulative error tolerance (CAT) does not exceed the maximum cumulative error (CAMAX) and the minimum cumulative error (CAMIN) range; Calculate the actual cumulative error tolerance weight range through the standard gross weight (GSW) and cumulative error tolerance (CAT) of the goods.2. The method for calculating the quantity of goods based on weighing according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a quantity conversion method for ...

WEIGHING SYSTEM

A filling machine includes a suspension device, and is operable to suspend sausages, in particular sausage chains, with a plurality of circulating suspension hooks. The suspension device includes an integrated weighing unit for weighing at least one sausage or at least one sausage chain. 1. A suspension device for suspending sausages or sausage chains , comprising a plurality of circulating suspension hooks , whereinthe suspension device comprises an integrated weighing unit for weighing at least one sausage or at least one sausage chain.2. The suspension device according to claim 1 , wherein the weighing unit is fixed to the suspension device and comprises a weighing tray for depositing thereon the at least one sausage or the at least one sausage chain and/or a weighing tray for depositing thereon a smoke stick in the form of a fork claim 1 , the weighing tray being connected to a weighing cell.3. The suspension device according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when seen in a vertical direction claim 2 , the weighing tray is arranged above the suspension hooks.4. The suspension device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the suspension hooks is connected to a weighing cell such that the weight of the at least one sausage or the at least one sausage chain can be determined on the at least one of the suspension hooks.5. The suspension device according to claim 4 , wherein the suspension device comprises a hook guide on which the suspension hooks can circulate on their circulatory path claim 4 , the hook guide being claim 4 , at least sectionwise claim 4 , connected to the weighing cell.6. The suspension device according to claim 5 , wherein the weighing unit comprises a guide piece integrated in a weighing section of the hook guide and decoupled from the hook guide claim 5 , the circulating suspension hooks being adapted to be guided and held on said guide piece in the weighing section and the guide piece being connected to the weighing cell.7. The suspension ...

Apparatus and methods for a semi-automatic pill counting tray

This invention relates to modifications to the traditional manually operated pill counting tray that is broadly used throughout the world to provide features that permit semi-automatic operation that is faster and more accurate than manual-only operation when counting pharmaceutical pills. The tray modifications are based on electronic weight-based sensing technology including the addition of (1) a weighing load sensor to determine the weight of the pills to be counted, (2) a motion sensor and latch for the trough lid to aid operation and performance, (3) a microprocessor that can convert the measured weight of the pills to a pill count, and (4) an output display to show the number of pills counted. This apparatus includes novel features to improve pill counting speed and accuracy, as well as ease of use, that are only possible when employing electronic counting.

COMPONENT ANALYZING APPARATUS

A component analyzing apparatus includes a base unit having a mounting part on which a measuring object is mounted and a mass measurement part that measures a mass of the measuring object, a spectroscopic camera that acquires a spectral image of the measuring object, a support unit provided on the base unit and supporting the spectroscopic camera in a location such that an imaging direction in the spectroscopic camera is a direction toward the mounting part and a distance between the mounting part and the spectroscopic camera is a predetermined distance, and a control part that analyzes components of the measuring object based on the spectral image and the mass measured by the mass measurement part. 1. A component analyzing apparatus comprising:a mounting part on which a measuring object is capable of mounting;a mass measurement part that measures a mass of the measuring object;a spectroscopic imaging unit that takes a spectral image of the measuring object; anda component analysis part that analyzes components of the measuring object based on the spectral image and the mass.2. The component analyzing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a base unit including the mounting part and the mass measurement part; anda support unit that supports the spectroscopic imaging unit in a location such that a direction in which the spectral image is taken in the spectroscopic imaging unit is a direction toward the mounting part and a distance between the mounting part and the spectroscopic imaging unit is a predetermined distance.3. The component analyzing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a distance change unit that changes the distance between the mounting part and the spectroscopic imaging unit; anda distance measurement unit that measures the distance between the mounting part and the spectroscopic imaging unit.4. The component analyzing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the distance change unit includes a position change part that ...

PACKAGE WEIGHING AND LABELING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS

A weighing and labeling system has an electronic scale, label printer, and at least one controller. The controller stores information about incoming food packages and drives the printer to produce labels based on the stored information and the weight of the food packages. The labels are transferred to the food packages. Some elements of the system are located in sealable cabinets, and further, some of the elements are mounted on the interior surface on doors hinged to the sealable cabinets. This is advantageous in food production environments requiring frequent cleaning of equipment with sprayed water. In some embodiments the sealable cabinets are positioned on vertical masts and rotatable on the masts. 1. A weighing and labeling apparatus for packages , said apparatus comprising:a cabinet having a body with a first aperture and a first door connected to the body of the cabinet by hinges, the first door being positioned to cover the first aperture when it is closed, having an interior surface facing into the cabinet when it is closed, having a fastener to keep it closed when it is closed; and a gasket on its interior surface to seal it when it is closed and the fastener engaged;a printer located in the cabinet;a scale external to the cabinet; and,a scale controller mounted on the interior surface of the first door, the scale controller being in communication with the scale and the printer.2. The weighing and labeling apparatus for packages of claim 1 , further comprising:a vertical mast, the cabinet being rotatably mounted on the vertical mast.3. The weighing and labeling apparatus for packages of claim 2 , further comprising:a frame, the frame supporting the vertical mast.4. The weighing and labeling apparatus for packages of claim 3 , wherein;the scale is located on the frame.5. The weighing and labeling apparatus for packages of claim 1 , further comprising;a first flange on the body of the cabinet, the first flange circumscribing the first aperture in the body ...

MASS MEASUREMENT DEVICE

Amass measurement device measures the mass of an article, even when the article is being moved. A mass measurement device includes a robot hand, a robot arm, a force sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a control unit. The robot hand holds an article (Q). The robot arm moves the robot hand. The force sensor is provided between the robot hand and the robot arm and measures force acting on the article (Q) during movement. The acceleration sensor measures acceleration acting on the article (Q) during the movement. The control unit runs and controls the robot hand and the robot arm, and calculates the mass of the article (Q) on the basis of the force and acceleration acting on the article (Q) during the movement. 1. A mass measurement device for measuring a mass of an article while the article is being moved , the mass measurement device comprising:a holding mechanism configured to hold the article;a movement mechanism coupled to the holding mechanism and configured to move the holding mechanism;a force measurement unit fixedly coupled between the holding mechanism and the movement mechanism and configured to measure a force acting on the article during movement and configured to output corresponding force measurement data;an acceleration measurement unit configured to measure acceleration acting on the article during movement and configured to output acceleration data; anda control unit configured to operatively control the holding mechanism and the movement mechanism, and calculate the mass of the article on the basis of the force and the acceleration acting on the article during movement.2. The mass measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit divides the force acting on the article during movement by the acceleration acting on the article during movement to calculate the mass of the article.3. The mass measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein a direction in which the force measurement unit detects and a direction in which the ...

SEAT OCCUPANCY RECOGNITION

The invention relates to a seat occupancy recognition device for recognising the occupancy of a seat, characterised by at least one volume detection device with at least one first sensor, which is provided and designed to detect a volume on the vehicle seat, and at least one body function detection device with at least one second sensor, which is provided and designed to detect body functions, and at least one body function recognition device for recognising the detected body functions. 1. A method for recognizing the seat occupancy of a seat ,comprising:a. Performing a volume detection process for detecting a volume on a vehicle seat by means of a volume detection device,b. Performing a body function detection process by means of a body function detection device after positive volume detection.2. The method according to claim 1 ,further comprising:c. Performing a body function recognition process by means of a body function recognition device after positive body function detection, preferably comprising at least one process of detecting a cardiac function and detecting a pulmonary function.3. The method according to claim 1 ,whereinafter a negative body function recognition eitherthe body function detection process is performed again, orone continues with method step a., orat least one additional body function is detected by the body function detection device.4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising:the at least one additional body function is selected from a group which comprises detecting a temperature, perspiration, gastric acoustics, body odor and brain waves and/or a combination of these.5. The method according to claim 1 ,whereindata that is recorded by the body function detection device is shown by means of a display.6. The method according to claim 2 ,whereina health status is detected by means of the body function recognition device after positive body function recognition.7. The seat occupancy recognition device for recognizing seat ...

DRAFT BEER SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Supply chain systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring fluid levels in liquid containers, such as kegs. Embodiments include sensors that fit within a keg's false bottom, measure the weight of the keg, and transmit the weight information to a computer database via a wireless network. Other embodiments include an RFID device with information about a characteristic of the liquid within a keg (such as brand and/or type of beer) that may be attached to the keg and paired with the sensor so the sensor can transmit information about the characteristic of the liquid in the keg. In alternate embodiments, the sensor's transmitter is short range and an uplink/gateway is used to receive information from the sensor and relay that sensor's information to a broader wireless network. Multiple containers in close proximity may each be fitted with an RFID device and sensor and communicate their individual information to the database. 1. An apparatus comprising:a sensor structure configured to removably couple to an outside of a vessel and fit within an inner diameter of a bottom of the vessel;a plurality of sensors within the sensor structure, wherein the plurality of sensors are configured to measure a combined weight of the vessel and contents contained in the vessel, and wherein a combination of the sensor structure and the plurality of sensors supports the vessel when disposed between the bottom of the vessel and a surface; anda transmitter within the sensor structure and communicatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of sensors, the transmitter configured to transmit the combined weight of the vessel and the contents contained in the vessel.2. The apparatus of further comprising:a receiver within the sensor structure and communicatively coupled to at least one information tag associated with the vessel; andwherein the receiver is configured to receive information regarding the contents contained in the vessel provided by the at least one information tag.3. The ...

METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING MASS INERTIA OF MOVING SURFACES

A method for measuring mass inertia of moving surfaces, comprising the steps of: (a) Alignment of the center of gravity of an assembly () formed by the moving surface () and a support device () fastened to at least two joints () in a rest position, this alignment comprising a reading in a comparing clock () and driving of an adjusting element arranged in the support device () for obtainment of a predetermined value in the comparing clock (); (b) Measurement of the static moment of assembly (M) in an intermediate position through a dynamometer (); (c) Measurement of the oscillation period of assembly (T) in a pendulum position through an accelerometer arranged in the support device () and (d) Reading of the static moment of assembly (Mstatic) and that of oscillation period of assembly (T) and obtainment of the inertial moment of the moving surface (I)—An equipment () for measurement of mass inertia of moving surfaces, is further described, comprising: a structure () formed by first and second structural bodies () concurrently, thus forming a free gap () for positioning of moving surfaces (); the first structural body () comprising at least two joints () fastened to its upper portion () and a comparing clock () arranged in its lower position (); the structural body () comprising a dynamometer () positioned in an extension (); and a support device () associated with at least two joints ( ) and in collaboration with a comparing clock () and the dynamometer (). 1. Method for measuring inertial mass of moving surfaces , characterized for comprising the steps of:{'b': 90', '50', '70', '31', '32', '40', '70', '40, '(a) Alignment of the gravity center of an assembly () formed by the moving surface () and a support device () fastened at least to two joints (, ) in a rest position, this alignment comprising a reading in a comparing clock () and driving of an adjusting element arranged in the support device () for obtainment of a predetermined value in the comparing clock ...

Lim-driven roller checkweigher

A weighing conveyor system, a checkweigher, and a method for weighing conveyed objects with a checkweigher comprising LIM-driven rollers positioned in a conveying line and position sensors for determining the objects' weights from the motion of the objects across the rollers. The LIM drives the rollers with a constant torque. The acceleration of an object driven by the rollers is inversely proportional to the object's weight. So an object's weight can be determined by the effect of the rollers on its motion.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS USING OBJECT RECOGNITION, AND COMMODITY IDENTIFICATION METHOD BY THE SAME

In general, according to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus comprises a first candidate determination section configured to determine at least one commodity serving as a candidate through an image recognition technology on an image obtained by photographing a commodity; a second candidate determination section configured to determine at least one commodity serving as a candidate according to an input speech of the commodity through a speech recognition technology; a weighting processing section configured to carry out weighting on a weighting value of the at least one candidate commodity determined by the first candidate determination section and a weighting value of the at least one candidate commodity determined by the second candidate determination section; and a specification processing section configured to specify the photographed commodity based on the weighting value of the candidate commodity weighted by the weighting processing section. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a first candidate determination section configured to determine at least one commodity serving as a candidate through an image recognition technology on an image obtained by photographing a commodity;a second candidate determination section configured to determine at least one commodity serving as a candidate according to an input speech of the commodity through a speech recognition technology;a weighting processing section configured to carry out weighting on a weighting value of the at least one candidate commodity determined by the first candidate determination section and a weighting value of the at least one candidate commodity determined by the second candidate determination section; anda specification processing section configured to specify the photographed commodity based on the weighting value of the candidate commodity weighted by the weighting processing section.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

COMPACTOR SYSTEM AND RELATED BALING AND RECYCLING METHOD

A recycling method includes the steps of compacting recyclable material into a fixed bale, and weighing the recyclable material, using load cells, independently of the compacting forces. Compacting equipment for performing the method includes balers with load cells and anchors, with the load cells weighing the baler and the recyclable material in the baler, and with the anchors anchoring the baler in place without interfering with the weighing. 2. The recycling method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of compacting the discarded OCC further comprises adding the OCC to the compactor at the retail site while the compactor weighs the discarded OCC in the compactor until the compactor detects that a predetermined mill-ready weight of OCC has been added to the compactor claim 1 , and then automatically initiating the compacting of the discarded OCC to produce the fixed bale from that OCC currently in the compactor claim 1 , wherein the compacting claim 1 , weighing claim 1 , and assigning steps are repeated to produce a plurality of the fixed identified bales each having the same weight claim 1 , and wherein the sending step includes sending the plurality of fixed claim 1 , same-weight claim 1 , identified bales in a container from the retail site to the destination claim 1 , without any rebaling step claim 1 , thereby optimizing transport to the destination.3. The recycling method according to claim 1 , further comprising obtaining location information of the transported bale by reading the bale's individual identifier and sending the location information to the destination.45-. (canceled)6. The recycling method according to claim 1 , wherein the destination is selected from the group consisting of a shipper claim 1 , a mill claim 1 , a rebaler claim 1 , and a customer for the baled OCC.78-. (canceled)9. A fixed identified bale produced according to the recycling method of .10. A compacting system for a recyclable material claim 1 , comprising:a compactor with a ...

SAND SEPARATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A sand separation system and method for operating a sand separation system, in which the method includes separating sand from a fluid using a separator. The method includes, signaling for a blowdown unit to blowdown the separator, opening one or more blowdown valves of the blowdown unit coupled to the separator in response to the signaling, so as to blowdown the separator, and receiving the sand from the separator into a sand disposal unit. The sand passes through the one or more blowdown valves that are opened. The method includes measuring a weight of at least some of the sand that was separated in the separator using a load cell of the separator, a load cell of the sand disposal unit, or both, and determining a blowdown interval for subsequent blowdown operations of the separator based in part on the weight of the sand. 1. A method for operating a sand separation system , comprising:separating sand from a fluid using a separator, wherein the separator temporarily stores the sand therein;signaling, from a control unit to a blowdown unit, for the blowdown unit to blowdown the separator;opening one or more blowdown valves of the blowdown unit coupled to the separator in response to the signaling, so as to blowdown the separator;receiving the sand from the separator into a sand disposal unit, wherein the sand passes through the one or more blowdown valves that are opened;measuring a weight of at least some of the sand that was separated in the separator using a load cell of the separator, a load cell of the sand disposal unit, or both; anddetermining a blowdown interval for subsequent blowdown operations of the separator based in part on the weight of the sand.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:monitoring a level of the sand in the sand disposal unit;determining that the level of the sand in the sand disposal unit is increasing when blowdown unit has not been signaled to blowdown; anddetermining that the blowdown unit is leaking in response to determining ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING RECIPE RATIOS WHEN MEASURING INGREDIENTS FOR CULINARY COMBINATIONS

A system and method for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe. The system comprises a scale and a computing device configured to communicate with the scale. The system displays information regarding ingredients of the recipe and displays a progress of assembling the culinary combination based on the information from the scale. In some embodiments, a bar graph is displayed with a bar proportional to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. In some embodiments, the system displays a build column of one or more recipe blocks, representing actions or ingredients of the recipe. An active recipe block is displayed with a portion of the recipe block displayed in a different manner in proportion to the measured amount of an ingredient of the recipe compared to a target amount for the ingredient. 113.-. (canceled)14. A system for assisting a user in assembling a culinary combination according to a recipe , the recipe having one or more ingredients and one or more target amounts for the ingredients , the system comprising:a scale;a computing device with an electronic display;wherein the computing device is configured for communicating with the scale; andwherein the electronic display is configured for displaying information regarding the ingredients of the recipe, and for displaying a progress of the assembly of the culinary combination.15. The system of claim 14 , wherein the computing device is further configured for:selecting a first ingredient from the one or more ingredients of the recipe;displaying a name and the target amount for the first ingredient;determining an amount added to the scale based on information received from the scale; anddetermining a measured amount of the first ingredient based on the amount added to the scale.16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the computing device is further configured for:displaying a build column comprising one or more recipe blocks, ...

Exposed Load Cell in a Food Processing Machine

A food processing machine includes a slicing device, a slicing conveyor, a classifier device, and an exposed load cell device. The slicing device is adapted to slice a food product. The slicing conveyor is adapted to move the food product sliced by the slicing device. The classifier device is adapted to classify the food product sliced by the slicing device. The exposed load cell device is adapted to weigh the food product sliced by the slicing device. The exposed load cell device is located between the slicing conveyor and the classifier device. The exposed load cell device is permanently exposed providing accessible cleaning. 1. A food processing machine comprising:a slicing device adapted to slice a food product;a slicing conveyor adapted to move the food product sliced by the slicing device;a classifier device adapted to classify the food product sliced by the slicing device; andan exposed load cell device adapted to weigh the food product sliced by the slicing device, wherein the exposed load cell device is located between the slicing conveyor and the classifier device and the exposed load cell device is permanently exposed providing accessible cleaning.2. The food processing machine of further comprising a transfer conveyor claim 1 , located between the slicing conveyor and the exposed load cell device claim 1 , adapted to move the food product sliced by the slicing device from the slicing conveyor claim 1 , to the transfer conveyor claim 1 , to the exposed load cell device.3. The food processing machine of wherein the slicing conveyor is located directly underneath the slicing device.4. The food processing machine of wherein the exposed load cell device comprises an exposed load cell conveyor adapted to move the food product sliced by the slicing device from the exposed load cell conveyor to the classifier device.5. The food processing machine of further comprising a transfer conveyor claim 4 , located between the slicing conveyor and the exposed load cell ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION RELATING TO THE MASS OF A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER

A method of determining information relating to the mass of a semiconductor wafer is disclosed. The method comprises loading the semiconductor wafer on to a measurement area of a weighing device having weight compensation means arranged to compensate for a predetermined weight loaded on to the measurement area; generating measurement output indicative of a difference between the weight of the semiconductor wafer and the predetermined weight; and using the measurement output to determine information relating to the mass of the semiconductor wafer. Also discloses is a corresponding weighing device for determining information relating to the mass of a semiconductor wafer. 1. A method of determining information relating to the mass of a semiconductor wafer comprising:loading the semiconductor wafer on to a measurement area of a weighing device having weight compensation means arranged to compensate for a predetermined weight loaded on to the measurement area;generating measurement output indicative of a difference between the weight of the semiconductor wafer and the predetermined weight; andusing the measurement output to determine information relating to the mass of the semiconductor wafer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the weight compensation means is arranged to compensate for part of the weight of the semiconductor wafer; andthe measurement output is indicative of an amount by which the weight of the semiconductor wafer exceeds the compensated part of the weight of the semiconductor wafer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the weighing device comprises a pre-loaded weighing device; andthe measurement output is indicative of a difference between the weight force of the semiconductor wafer and the pre-loading force.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement output is used to determine the mass of the semiconductor wafer.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:loading a reference mass on to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING CALIBRATINO OF MOISTURE SESNORS

A method and system for calibrating moisture sensors in a concrete production plant are disclosed. The moisture sensor is in communication with a computer database through a transceiver. The moisture sensor records numerous readings of moisture for aggregate used in concrete production, which are stored in the database. Separately, a manual sample of aggregate taken from the production line is determined to have a moisture content, which is the baseline for calibrating the sensor. This record is also entered into the database. The moisture sensor reading and the manual sample record are compared for multiple iterative readings to determine whether a sensor requires further calibration. 1. A process for monitoring and re-calibrating a moisture sensor during production runs of concrete , comprising:a. obtaining a manual sample of aggregate;b. at roughly the same time as obtaining the manual sample, taking multiple readings of moisture content using a moisture sensor;c. recording the multiple moisture sensor readings;d. determining the moisture content of the manual sample;e. recording the moisture content of the manual sample;f. comparing the recorded manual sample moisture content to each of the recorded moisture content readings to obtain a moisture differential for each sensor reading;g. where the moisture differential exceeds a 95% confidence interval, counting the sample against an action limit;h. where the number of samples having a moisture differential exceeding the 95% confidence interval meets or exceeds the action limit, recalibrating the sensor.2. An automated process for monitoring and re-calibrating a moisture sensor during production runs of concrete , comprising:a. receiving multiple readings of moisture content in a load of aggregate from a moisture sensor, the load being one from which a manual sample has been taken for gravimetric analysis;b. receiving a moisture content record comprising the moisture content identified in the manual sample;c. ...

PACKAGE INTAKE DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

A UID is utilized as a scale and determine basic intake information for shipping a package in order for an individual to use their UID as a intake information determining device in sending packages. Such a device is intended to be used with unmanned kiosks where the intake information would be transmitted to the shipper and the package deposited for pickup and shipping. Unmanned kiosks of this nature would provide for reduced cost and ease of drop off of packages. 138. An apparatus for determining the dimensions and weight of a package for shipping comprising:a user interface device;a dimension sensor; anda weight sensor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a camera;wherein said camera is in operative communication with said user interface device;wherein said camera acts as said dimension sensor;a load sensor;wherein said load sensor is in operative communication with said user interface device;wherein said user interface device is in operative communication with software that can take readings from said dimension sensor and determine the dimensions of said package; andwherein said software can take readings from said load sensor and determine the weight of said package.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:an information transfer device in operative communication with said user interface device; andwherein said information transfer device causes machine readable communications to be associated with said package.4. The apparatus of claim 1 ,a camera;wherein said camera is in operative communication with said user interface device;wherein said camera acts as said dimension sensor;a density sensor;wherein said density sensor is in operative communication with said user interface device;wherein said user interface device is in operative communication with software that can take readings from said dimension sensor and determine the dimensions of said package; andwherein said software can take readings from said density sensor and determine the ...

Sulfur Solubility in Gas Measurement System

This present disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for collecting small amounts, sub mg levels, of elemental sulfur (or other trace elements such as mercury) deposited from the ppm levels of elemental sulfur (or other trace elements such as mercury) contained in gases found in typical oil production environments or gas streams with anticipated sulfur deposition problems, as well as in industries other than oil and gas. An analytical chemistry technique for determining the amount of sulfur collected is used and from this result, the solubility of sulfur in a gas at a fixed temperature, pressure and gas composition can be calculated. 1. A method for measuring the sulfur solubility of a test gas at a selected test temperature and test pressure in a laboratory apparatus , comprising:flowing the test gas into a first conduit, wherein the first conduit is packed with elemental sulfur, and is maintained at least at a first temperature that is sufficient to result in the uptake of elemental sulfur by the test gas in excess of the natural equilibrium solubility level of elemental sulfur in the test gas at the test temperature;introducing the test gas containing elemental sulfur into a second conduit, the second conduit being in fluid communication with the first conduit and maintained at least at a second temperature sufficient to lower the temperature of the test gas to a temperature that is equal to the test temperature, whereby the amount of elemental sulfur in the test gas is reduced to its natural equilibrium solubility level in the test gas at the test temperature;flowing the test gas into a third conduit that is in fluid communication with the second conduit, wherein at least a portion of the third conduit is maintained at a third temperature sufficient to result in deposition of the elemental sulfur from the test gas into a portion of the third conduit; andcalculating the sulfur solubility of the test gas based on the amount of elemental sulfur deposited ...

SELF-LEARNING OF PLANT GROWTH STRATEGY IN A GREENHOUSE

A system for monitoring plants in a greenhouse, the system comprising: a plurality of weighing units, the weighing units distributed in the greenhouse, each of the weighing units is attached to a single plant or group of plants and comprising means for weighing the plant or group of plants, the weighing units are trellising from an elevated wire at one end and connected to the top end of the plant or group of plants at the opposite end; a communication network comprising means for communicating the weight of the plant or group of plants from the weighing units to a central unit; and a central unit, the central unit comprising means for receiving, storing, processing and analyzing data received from the weighing units through the communication network. 148-. (canceled)49. A system for monitoring plants in a greenhouse , the system comprising:a plurality of weighing units, the weighing units distributed in the greenhouse, each of the weighing units is attached to a single plant or group of plants and comprising means for weighing the plant or group of plants, the weighing units are trellising from an elevated wire at one end and connected to the top end of the plant or group of plants at the opposite end;a communication network comprising means for communicating the weight of the plant or group of plants from the weighing units to a central unit; anda central unit, the central unit comprising means for receiving, storing, processing and analyzing data received from the weighing units through the communication network.50. The system of claim 49 , wherein the weighing unit comprises a housing claim 49 , the housing comprising connecting sampling and communication electronic means to a scales transducer; scales for measuring weight of the plant or group of plants claim 49 , the scales comprising a transducer and temperature measurement means for calibrating measured weight; sampling means for transforming A/D signaling of the weight and temperature measurements; and ...

METHOD OF STACKING GOODS BY ROBOT, SYSTEM OF CONTROLLING ROBOT TO STACK GOODS, AND ROBOT

A method of stacking goods by a robot, a system of controlling the robot to stack the goods, and the robot are provided in the field of robot control. The method includes: acquiring a current pose and a target pose of the goods; obtaining a collision-free motion trajectory of the robot and/or an end effector of the robot based on the current pose and the target pose of the goods; and controlling the robot to place the goods in the target pose in accordance with the collision-free motion trajectory. The method of stacking goods by the robot, the system of controlling the robot to stack the goods, and the robot are configured to realize a process of fully automated stacking the goods in the scenario of logistically loading or unloading the goods. The efficiency of loading or unloading the goods can be improved, and the labor cost can be reduced. 1. A method of stacking goods by a robot , the method comprising the steps of:acquiring a current pose and a target pose of the goods;obtaining a collision-free motion trajectory of the robot and/or an end effector of the robot based on the current pose and the target pose of the goods;controlling the robot to place the goods in the target pose in accordance with the collision-free motion trajectory.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of acquiring the target pose of the goods comprises:acquiring an attribute data of the goods and obtaining a spatial data of a loading space in a compartment via a detecting device;obtaining the target pose based on the attribute data of the goods and the spatial data of the loading space, wherein the attribute data comprises any one or more combination of volume, weight, color, shape, and pattern of the goods.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of acquiring the target pose of the goods comprises:obtaining a spatial data of the goods to be unloaded that are in a compartment via a detecting device;obtaining an attribute data of the goods based on the spatial ...

METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING MASS INERTIA OF MOVING SURFACES

Devices are provided to measure the mass inertia of moving surfaces (e.g., aircraft components). In certain embodiments, the devices will include a support frame formed by first and second structural frame members which form a space for positioning of a moving surface to be measured for mass inertia. A pivot joint assembly is supported by an upper portion of the first structural frame member while a distance alignment device is arranged at a lower portion of the support frame. The second structural frame member including an extension and a dynamometer supported operatively by the extension. The first structural frame member includes a comparator clock at a lower portion thereof. The support device is therefore operatively connected to the pivot joint assembly so as to be pivotally movable about a pivot axis relative to the support frame between first and second positions such that the support device is in operative cooperation with the distance alignment device when in the first position thereof and the dynamometer when in the second position thereof 1. A device for measuring an inertial moment of a moving surface comprising:a support frame;an assembly comprised of a T-shaped support device for supporting a moving surface to be measured for inertial mass, the support device having a main bar and a secondary bar perpendicularly extending from the main bar and terminating in a free end thereof;a pivot joint assembly which pivotally mounts the main bar of the support device to the support frame along a pivot axis to allow the assembly to be pivotally movable about the pivot axis between a rest position wherein the secondary bar is suspended from the support frame substantially vertically downwardly relative to the main bar and an intermediate position wherein the secondary bar extends substantially horizontally laterally relative to the main bar;an accelerometer operatively associated with the support device to allow measurement of an oscillation period (T) from ...

BLADE PORTIONER CALIBRATION

Calibrating the operation of a cutter used in a portioning system to cut workpieces into portions, wherein the workpiece is carried along a driven conveyance device past a scanner and then to a cutting apparatus. The calibration method employs a correction algorithm to correct for variables or limitations in the condition of one or more components of the portioning system and/or variations or limitations in the operation or operational capabilities of the portioning system. The correction algorithm may also factor in the physical condition, configuration, or composition of the workpieces being portioned, as well as whether the workpieces move on the conveyance device prior to and/or during the portioning operation. 1. A method for calibrating a portioning system having a conveyance device for conveying workpieces past a scanner used to physically characterize the workpiece and then to a cutting device to cut the workpiece into portions , the method comprising:a. operating the portioning system with respect to representative workpieces carried on the conveyance device by scanning the sample workpieces at the scanner;b. using the data from the scanner to physically characterize the workpieces as well as the portions to be cut from the workpieces with respect to one or more selected physical parameters;c. portioning the sample workpieces using the cutting device;d. physically measuring the cut portions for the one or more selected physical parameters;e. determining the variance between the one or more selected physical parameters of the cut portion as determined by the scanner and as physically measured; andf. adjusting the operation of the cutting device based on the variance between the one or more selected physical parameters as determined by the scanner and as physically measured.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the operation of the cutting device is adjusted by adjusting the timing of the cuts of the workpiece made by the cutting device.3. The method ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHODS FOR WEIGHING AND POSITIONING WAFERS

An apparatus for characterizing a wafer comprising an aligner comprising a chuck for receiving and rotating the wafer, a sensor for detecting the position of the wafer as it is rotated, a first actuator for lowering and raising the wafer vertically, and a second actuator for moving the chuck horizontally; and a weighing scale comprising a weight sensor disposed proximate to the aligner, and a cantilevered arm extending laterally from the weight sensor over the chuck of the aligner, the cantilevered arm having a through hole surrounding the chuck. The chuck is vertically movable relative to the weighing scale from a first position in which the wafer is supported by the chuck to a second position in which the wafer is supported by the cantilevered arm of the weighing scale. A method for characterizing a wafer using the instant apparatus is also disclosed. 17-. (canceled)8. A method for processing wafer weight data , the method comprising:a) comparing pre/post process weight of a reference wafer with pre/post process weights of other wafers in the lot; andb) using an algorithm to self-select an acceptable weight tolerance based on the acquired weights.9. A method for processing wafer weight data , the method comprising:a) comparing a pre/post process weight of a reference wafer with a pre/post process weight of a wafer under test;b) comparing the pre/post process weight of the wafer under test against the statistical trend of pre/post process weights of the wafers in a lot of wafers;c) characterizing the pre/post process weight differences into ranges that correspond to wafer process steps;d) using a method to self-select an acceptable weight tolerance based on the pre/post process weight differences;e) correlating wafer weight change against expected values;f) using weight change comparisons and range determination to assign defect codes to wafers out of range; andg) recording wafer weight and weight change information for future analysis.10. A robot for measuring the ...

METHOD OF DESIGNING A HEAVY CRUDE OIL TREATMENT DEVICE

Disclosed here are methods of determining the mass design of the resonating bar and the reaction chamber in a sonar reactor of use in upgrading Heavy Oil Feedstocks (HOFs). 1. A method for configuring a sonar reactor for use in upgrading heavy oil feedstock , the method comprising:determining a mass of a resonating bar;determining a mass of a first reaction chamber coupled to the resonating bar for upgrading heavy oil feedstock within a cavity of the first reaction chamber; anddetermining a mass of a second reaction chamber coupled to the resonating bar for upgrading heavy oil feedstock within a cavity of the second reaction chamber.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the mass of the resonating bar is based upon an amount of the heavy oil feedstock in the first reaction chamber and the amount of the heavy oil feedstock in the second reaction chamber.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amount heavy oil feedstock in the first reaction chamber is substantially the same as the amount of heavy oil feedstock in the second reaction chamber.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mass of the resonating bar is less than a mass at which the resonating bar is unable to resonate.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mass of the resonating bar is based upon an amount of time for upgrading the heavy oil feedstock in the first reaction chamber.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the mass of the resonating bar is based upon an amount of time for upgrading the heavy oil feedstock in the second reaction chamber.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mass of the first reaction chamber is based upon an amount of heavy oil feedstock in the first reaction chamber.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the mass of the second reaction chamber is based upon an amount of heavy oil feedstock in the second reaction chamber.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mass of the first reaction chamber is based ...

Monitoring Adherence To A Treatment Protocol

An apparatus, systems, and methods are described for monitoring user adherence to a treatment protocol. Additionally, a system for monitoring need for a product refill using the same or similar apparatus is provided. In an aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus that includes a vessel for holding a product including a pharmaceutical product and a measuring apparatus capable of determining the amount or similar physical and/or chemical characteristic of the product in the enclosure and also capable of detecting a change in that characteristic. 1. An apparatus for monitoring user adherence to a treatment protocol , comprising: an enclosure for holding a product and a measuring apparatus for determining a characteristic of the product within the enclosure.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is the amount claim 1 , quantity claim 1 , mass claim 1 , weight claim 1 , volume claim 1 , opacity claim 1 , light absorption or reflection of the product in the enclosure.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is weight and the measuring apparatus is a scale.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the scale measures weight of the contents of the enclosure and comprises a load cell.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the scale is sensitive and accurate enough to detect a single dose weight difference.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the apparatus may be programmed to measure weight of the remaining product in the enclosure at regular intervals or at specified times of day.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a processor claim 1 , memory claim 1 , sensors claim 1 , timer claim 1 , power source claim 1 , and GPS transceiver.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the apparatus may be programmed to measure a characteristic of the product at regular intervals or specified times of day.9. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising a user interface and/or display.10. The apparatus of claim 7 , further ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MEASURE MASS IN LOW GRAVITY ENVIRONMENTS

Methods and apparatus to measure mass in low gravity environments are disclosed. A disclosed example low-gravity mass-measuring apparatus includes a coupler to couple a coupling portion to an object, the coupling portion including a first inertial measurement unit (IMU), a force device to provide a force to cause a movement of a dock relative to the coupling portion, where the dock is releasably couplable to the coupling portion and includes a second IMU, and a processor to calculate a mass of the object based on movement data from the first and second IMUs and the force. 1. A low-gravity mass-measuring apparatus comprising:a coupler to couple a coupling portion to an object, the coupling portion including a first inertial measurement unit (IMU);a force device to provide a force to cause a movement of a dock relative to the coupling portion, the dock releasably couplable to the coupling portion and including a second IMU; anda processor to calculate a mass of the object based on movement data from the first and second IMUs and the force.2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the processor is disposed in a handheld reader.3. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , further including a capacitor of the dock claim 1 , wherein the capacitor is electrically coupled to the force device.4. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the force device includes a solenoid that is disposed on the dock claim 1 , and wherein the coupling portion includes a magnet.5. The apparatus as defined in claim 4 , wherein the magnet is to be used to couple the coupling portion to the object.6. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the force device includes a spring.7. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the coupling portion is coupled to the object via a hook and loop.8. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the dock includes arms to align the coupling portion to the dock.9. The apparatus as defined in claim 8 , wherein the arms guide the dock and the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING GRAIN CART WEIGHT

A system of detecting loading and unloading of mobile containers such as grain carts utilizes two low pass filters to determine whether the contents of the container are changing by subtracting one filter signal from the other, and using the sign of the difference. Weighing performance is improved by utilizing accelerometers to compensate for measurement dynamics and non-level orientation. Failure and degradation of weight sensors is detected by testing sensor half bridges. Loading and unloading weights can be tied to specific vehicles by utilizing RF beacons. 1. A system comprising:first and second low pass filters each operative to receive a set of weight signals for a container and filter the set of weight signals, the first low pass filter characterized by at least a first delay and the second low pass filter characterized by at least a second delay that is longer than the first delay; anda first set of logic coupled with the first and second low pass filters and operative to receive the filtered signals and to generate a weight-changing signal based thereon indicative of a weight of a material in the container changing when a difference between the filtered signals has a constant polarity and indicative of the weight of the material in the container not changing when the difference between the filtered signals has a changing polarity; andwherein the first set of logic is operative to determine the weight of the container and the material contained therein when the weight-changing signal changes from being indicative of the weight of the material in the container changing to being indicative of the weight of the material in the container not changing.2. The system in further comprising:a second set of logic coupled with the first set of logic and operative to receive the set of weight signals from the container and to determine an instantaneous noise level from the set of weight signals, determine a noise threshold from the instantaneous noise level, and utilize ...

WEIGHING APPARATUSES INCLUDING POSITIONING FIXTURE ASSEMBLIES FOR WEIGHING CONNECTING RODS

A weighing apparatus includes a first weighing device including a weighing platform and a second weighing device including a weighing platform located adjacent the first weighing platform. A small end fixture assembly is supported on the weighing platform of the first weighing device that supports a small end of a connecting rod thereon at a location spaced above the weighing platform of the first weighing device. A large end fixture assembly is supported on the weighing platform of the second weighing device that supports a large end of the connecting rod thereon at a location spaced above the weighing platform of the second weighing device. 1. A weighing apparatus comprising:a first weighing device including a weighing platform;a second weighing device including a weighing platform located adjacent the first weighing platform;a small end fixture assembly supported on the weighing platform of the first weighing device that supports a small end of a connecting rod thereon at a location spaced above the weighing platform of the first weighing device; anda large end fixture assembly supported on the weighing platform of the second weighing device that supports a large end of the connecting rod thereon at a location spaced above the weighing platform of the second weighing device.2. The weighing apparatus of further comprising an alignment guide table that spans the first weighing device and the second weighing device claim 1 , the alignment guide table includes a small assembly guide opening that exposes the weighing platform of the first weighing device claim 1 , the small assembly guide opening being sized to receive the small end fixture assembly.3. The weighing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the alignment guide table includes a large assembly guide opening that exposes the weighing platform of the second weighing device claim 2 , the large assembly guide opening being sized to receive the large end fixture assembly.4. The weighing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH BATTERY CHARGING CONTROL

A method of controlling the charging of a battery includes determining plural pieces of state information of a battery unit based on a sensed physical quantity of the battery unit, calculating a weight of the battery unit based on the pieces of state information and a correspondence value of each of the plural pieces of state information, and defining, based on the weight, control information corresponding to an input physical quantity in a charging physical quantity of the battery unit, where the input physical quantity is input to a converter of the battery unit. 1. A battery charging apparatus , the apparatus comprising:a processor configured todetermine whether batteries is in unequal state based on at least one of state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) of each of the batteries, and determine a value of charging current for each of the batteries based on the SOH of each of the batteries and a deviation of the SOC of each of the batteries in response to the batteries being in the unequal state.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to control charging of the batteries by controlling a converter of each of the batteries based on the determined value of the charging current for each of the batteries.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to calculate a value of current for a converter of each of the batteries based on a value of an output current of a charger and a weight of each of the batteries claim 1 , and determine the value of the charging current for each of the batteries using the value of the output current and the calculated value for the converter.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to calculate the weight of each of the batteries based on the SOC and the SOH and a correspondence value of each of the SOC and the SOH.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine the correspondence value of each of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEIGHING CONTAINERS

A system for weighing containers includes a movable member having a peripheral edge in which a recess forms a seat for drawing a container, the movable member being activatable in a first movement direction such that a first wall of the seat abuts and draws the container; a container-weighing cell comprising a support plane for receiving and supporting the container; a container guide. The weighing cell, the movable member and the guide are reciprocally arranged such that when the container is drawn by the movable member the container can slide on the support plane and be guided by guide externally of the seat. The movable member is further activatable in a second, opposed, movement direction to detach the seat from the container and leave the container on the support plane for weighing. 1. A system for weighing containers including:a movable member for drawing at least one container, the movable member featuring a peripheral edge wherein a recess forming a seat for drawing the container is achieved, the movable member being movable in a first movement direction so as a first wall of the seat abuts and draws the container;a weighing cell for weighing said container, including a support plane for receiving and supporting the container;wherein:the system includes guide means for guiding the container;the weighing cell, the movable member and the guide means are arranged in such a way that when the container is drawn by the movable member the container can slide on the support plane and being guided by the guide means outwards with respect to the seat;the movable member is further movable in a further second movement direction, opposite to the first movement direction, for detaching the seat from the container and leave the container on the support plane for weighing.2. The system according to the claim 1 , wherein the seat includes two lateral walls that are opposite one another and an internal wall connected to the two lateral walls claim 1 , said first wall being ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACTIVE LOAD WEIGHT FOR MINING EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT

Provided is a method in which an excavation surface is scanned, the excavation surface shape is determined based on scanned excavation surface, an excavating path is identified from a mining excavation equipment, a volume of a material excavated by the mining excavation equipment is actively calculated based at least on the excavation surface shape and the excavating path of the mining excavating equipment, and a weight of the material excavated by the mining excavating equipment is actively calculated based on at least one density factor. 1. A method for actively determining a load weight for mining excavation equipment , the method comprising:scanning an excavation surface;determining an excavation surface shape based on the scanned excavation surface;identifying an excavating path of a mining excavation equipment;calculating a volume of a material in a bucket of the mining excavation equipment based at least on the excavation surface shape and the excavating path of the mining excavating equipment; andcalculating a weight of the material in the bucket of the mining excavating equipment based on the volume of the material in the bucket using at least one density factor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scanning an excavation surface comprises:scanning an excavation surface surrounding the mining excavating equipment using a plurality of laser scanners; andgenerating a plurality of data points based on a plurality of images generated by the plurality of laser scanners.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining an excavation surface shape comprises:combining the plurality of images into a three-dimensional model of the excavation surface;obtaining a plurality of sets of coordinates for each of the plurality of images; anddetermining the excavation surface shape based on the plurality of sets of coordinates.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining an excavating path for the mining excavation equipment comprises:dividing the plurality of data points ...

Aerodynamically Streamlined Enclosure for Input Devices of a Medication Preparation System

A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound comprises: a scale having a platen configured for placement of an object thereon; a supporting arm comprising a first end coupled to a portion of the scale and a second end extending to a position above the platen of the scale; and an enclosure housing extending from the second end of the supporting arm and configured to house at least one input device. The enclosure housing has a curved front profile to minimize flow disturbance when the system is positioned within a flow hood. 1. A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound , comprising:a scale having a platen configured for placement of an object thereon;a supporting arm comprising a first end coupled to a portion of the scale and a second end extending to a position above the platen of the scale; andan enclosure housing comprising a first enclosure housing end and a second enclosure housing end, the first enclosure housing end attached to and extending from the second end of the supporting arm, the enclosure housing comprising dimensions such that a length defined by the first enclosure housing end and the second enclosure housing end is greater than a width of the enclosure housing, the enclosure housing configured to house at least an image capture device,wherein the enclosure housing has a curved front profile to minimize flow disturbance when the system is positioned within a flow hood.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure housing is formed of an upper portion and a lower portion.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the enclosure housing extends over the platen of the scale claim 1 , such that a field of view of the image capture device includes the platen.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the second end of the enclosure housing has a height that is greater than a height of at least a portion of the first end of the enclosure housing.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure housing further comprises ...

SMART TOILET CAPABLE OF MONITORING EXCREMENT AND URINE

A smart toilet capable of monitoring excrement and urine comprises a toilet bowl, a toilet seat, a telescopic lifting device, an excrement sample collection device, an excrement specimen preprocessing device, an excrement sample detection and analysis device, a telescopic lighting and photographing device, and a smart terminal. The whole process of bowel movement can be monitored to observe the general characteristics of the excrement and the presence or absence of parasites or eggs and to weigh the excrement, thereby realizing the automatic collection of an excrement sample and the pretreatment of the excrement specimen to provide convenience for the hospital users. 1. A smart toilet capable of monitoring excrement and urine , comprising a toilet bowl , a toilet seat , a telescopic lifting device , an excrement sample collection device , an excrement specimen preprocessing device , an excrement sample detection and analysis device , a telescopic lighting and photographing device , and a smart terminal;the telescopic lifting device, the excrement sample collection device, the excrement specimen preprocessing device and the excrement sample detection and analysis device being installed in a space behind a toilet bowl body of the toilet bowl and above a suction channel;the toilet seat including a flip-type toilet seat cover, a flip-type seat and a smart control panel; one end of each of the flip-type toilet seat cover and the flip-type seat being hingedly connected to the toilet bowl body of the toilet bowl, a user identification system being provided in the small control panel; the telescopic lifting device, the excrement sample collection device, the excrement specimen preprocessing device and the excrement sample detection and analysis device being connected with the smart control panel of the toilet seat through data cables;the telescopic lighting and photographing device being mounted to a rear side of the flip-type seat;the smart terminal receiving data ...

Tear Flow Measurement Device

A lacrimal tear flow measurement device, and methods of manufacture and use, are described that includes a polymer microcapillary tube or similar structure having at least one end coated on the outside with soft silicone rubber and one end treated on the inside to be hydrophobic. The hydrophobic end keeps liquid from escaping or entering that end while allowing air to pass. The rest of the tube's insides may be hydrophilic or a neutral hydrophobe. As a Schirmer's test strip replacement, the entrance end of the device can be touched to the lacrimal lake of a patient's eye to collect suck up, or merely collect, tear fluid within the collection tube for weighing, volume measurement, or other analysis. Long-term collection devices for wear between doctors' visits can have a bypass channel allowing liquid to flow back onto the eye. 1. A tear secretion measurement apparatus comprising:a polymer capillary tube having an inner diameter between 1 micron to 1000 microns (μm), the capillary tube having a hydrophobic inner surface localized at an exit end of the capillary tube and a hydrophilic or neutral hydrophile inner surface throughout a remainder of the capillary tube extending to an entrance end of the capillary tube; anda silicone rubber covering over an outer diameter of the capillary tube at the entrance end.2. The apparatus of wherein the hydrophobic inner surface extends between 1 μm to 5000 μm from the exit end claim 1 , thereby sufficient to allow air to pass but prevent tear fluid from passing through the exit end.3. The apparatus of wherein the hydrophobic inner surface extends between 0.001% to 10% of a length of the capillary tube from the exit end.4. The apparatus of wherein the inner diameter of the polymer capillary tube is between 200 μm and 400 μm.5. The apparatus of wherein the polymer capillary tube and the silicone rubber covering are biocompatible.6. The apparatus of wherein the polymer capillary tube comprises parylene C claim 1 , parylene HT claim 1 ...

COMMODITY DETECTION METHOD AND DEVICE

The invention relates to a method and apparatus of commodity detection. The method of commodity detection includes determining commodities taken by a user and weight data of each commodity; acquiring weight data within a weight rise time interval from the time when the user has taken the commodities to the time when a gravity balance is stabilized, wherein the gravity balance is used for detecting commodity weight; determining maximum return weight data according to a difference between maximum weight data and minimum weight data among the weight data within the weight rise time interval; and estimating whether each commodity has been returned according to the maximum return weight data and the weight data of each commodity. 1. A commodity detection method , comprising:determining commodities taken by a user and weight data of each commodity of the commodities;acquiring weight data within a weight rise time interval from the time when the user has taken the commodities to the time when a gravity balance is stabilized, wherein the gravity balance is used for detecting commodity weight;determining maximum return weight data according to a difference between maximum weight data and minimum weight data among the weight data within the weight rise time interval; andestimating whether each commodity has been returned according to the maximum return weight data and the weight data of each commodity.2. The commodity detection method according to claim 1 , wherein:if the weight data of a certain commodity is greater than the maximum return weight data, it is estimated that the commodity has been not returned; andif the weight data of a certain commodity is less than or equal to the maximum return weight data, it is estimated that the commodity has been returned.3. The commodity detection method according to claim 2 , whereinif the weight data of a certain commodity is less than or equal to the maximum return weight data, and a difference between the weight data detected by ...

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A test device for the irradiation of products which are fed into a housing along at least two tracks. At least one separate sensor is provided for each track in order to separately monitor the arrival at a target position selected individually for each track preferably within the housing of the test device.

System and Method for Preparing a Pharmaceutical Compound

A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound comprises: a computing device comprising a user interface providing an operator with instructions for preparing the pharmaceutical compound and at least one processor operatively connected to the user interface; a scale operatively connected to the at least one processor; and an image capture device operatively connected to the at least one processor and the scale and positioned to capture an image of at least one of a component used in preparing the pharmaceutical compound and the pharmaceutical compound. 1. A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound comprising:a first computing device comprising a user interface providing an operator with instructions for preparing the pharmaceutical compound and at least one processor operatively connected to the user interface;a scale operatively connected to the at least one processor; andan image capture device operatively connected to the at least one processor and the scale and having a field of view positioned to capture an image of a component used in preparing the pharmaceutical compound and the pharmaceutical compound positioned on the scale,wherein the image capture device is triggered to capture the image of the at least one component once the weight of the at least one component or the pharmaceutical compound on the scale has stabilized and the weight of the at least one component or the pharmaceutical compound on the scale has been verified by the at least one processor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image of the at least one component is displayed on the user interface for review by the operator.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein a removal of the at least one component from the scale causes the at least one processor to accept the image claim 2 , associate the image with a data record claim 2 , and provide instruction on the user interface to allow the operator to move to a next step of the instructions for preparing the pharmaceutical compound.4. The ...

OFFSET WEIGHING APPARATUS

An offset weighing apparatus and method for use with poultry processing equipment includes a weigh assembly to weigh an animal connected to a shackle assembly as the shackle moves in contact with a force sensor along a conveyor line. A diverter assembly laterally displaces a shackle retaining the animal from below the conveyor line into engagement with the force sensor. The bending axis of the force sensor is approximately parallel to the displaced shackle. The angular position of the bending axis and shackle, and relative positions, friction, and forces of the components of the shackle assembly and weigh assembly are analyzed to calculate the weight of the animal connected to the shackle without removing the animal from the shackle or ceasing movement of the conveyor line. 1. A weighing apparatus for a conveyor line , the weighing apparatus comprising:a force sensor disposed adjacent a vertical plane, the vertical plane extending downward from the conveyor line;a segment connected to the force sensor, the segment extending from a first end to a second end, the segment extending parallel to the conveyor line;a first rail extending between a first end at the vertical plane beneath the conveyor line and the segment first end;a second rail extending between the segment second end and a second end at the vertical plane beneath the conveyor line; andwherein the first rail, segment, and second rail form an arch between the first rail first end and the second rail second end.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a support member; anda first vibration attenuating material disposed between the force sensor and the support member.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:a second vibration attenuating material;wherein the second vibration attenuating element is disposed within the support member.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a frame;a vibration attenuating material;wherein the vibration attenuating material is disposed within the frame; ...

DEVICE FOR THE INDIVIDUALIZED MONITORING OF THE FEED CONVERSION RATIO OF POULTRY AND INSTALLATION COMPRISING SAID DEVICE

The invention relates to a device () for the individualized monitoring of the feed conversion ratio of poultry comprising: 1. A device for individualized monitoring of a feed conversion ratio of poultry comprising:a weighing station defining an available internal volume adapted to accommodate only one bird at a time through an entrance thereof, said entrance having no door such that a bird located in said available internal volume for feeding is not enclosed therein,a bird identification means adapted to identify said one bird from among a plurality of birds having access to said weighing station,a bird weighing means effective to measure a weight of said one bird positioned in the available internal volume of the weighing station,a feeder for containing poultry feed coupled to a feed weighing means, said feed weighing means being effective to measure a weight of feed contained in the feeder, said feeder comprising a dispensing area accessible only to said one bird positioned in the available internal volume of the weighing station, anda data processing module coupled to the bird weighing means and to the feed weighing means, said data processing module being adapted to generate a feed conversion ratio from the measured weight of said one bird and the measured weight of said feed in said feeder correlated to identification information for said one bird.2. The individualized monitoring device according to claim 1 , wherein the weighing station comprises a front wall having an opening able to allow the head of said one bird to pass claim 1 , said opening having a shape defined by a variable height and width claim 1 , wherein said width increases with said height over a vertical distance of said opening.3. The individualized monitoring device according to claim 2 , the opening having a substantially trapezoid or triangle shape claim 2 , wherein the base of the triangle or the longest base of the trapezoid is oriented towards an upper part of the front wall.4. The ...

DOCKING STATION FOR AN ENTERAL FEEDING DEVICE

A docking station receives an enteral feeding pump or food pod into a cradle with a scales platform. The docking station is calibrated to determine nutritional data consumption and remaining available food on the basis of remaining food weight and nutritional data read from a tag using NFC. The station has a sealing sleeve with a sealing rim to confine any spillages in a manner which does not affect weight of the device on a weighting platform. 160.-. (canceled)61. A docking station for an enteral feeding apparatus comprising a detector to determine a quantity of feed in an enteral feeding device , a processor to determine usage data according to inputs from the detector and an interface to output data from the processor.62. The docking station as claimed in wherein the detector comprises a weighing platform.63. The docking station as claimed in further comprising a guide for guiding an enteral feeding device to the detector.64. The docking station as claimed in wherein the guide comprises a tubular member for guiding an enteral feeding device to the detector.65. The docking station as claimed in comprising a sleeve for sealing engagement with an enteral feeding device.66. The docking station as claimed in wherein the processor is configured to detect a fault in an enteral feeding system.67. The docking station as claimed in wherein the processor is configured to identify a fault based on the rate of change of weight of the enteral feeding device and/or the processor is configured to identify an abrupt stop in feed supply from an enteral feeding device.68. The docking station as claimed in wherein the processor is configured to identify when a quantity of feed is below a pre-set level.69. The docking station as claimed in wherein the docking station comprises a sensor for detecting an enteral feeding device.70. The docking station as claimed in wherein the processor is calibrated to determine the nutritional content of feed in the pump by the sensor reading data ...

DEVICE FOR HOLDING A BAIT

The invention relates to an apparatus for holding a piece of bait , in particular a piece of bait for pests , preferably for rodents, comprising: 112214. An apparatus () for holding bait () , in particular bait () for pests () , preferably rodents , comprising:{'b': 3', '6', '2, 'a housing part () that can be inserted into a part of a sewer system in particular, having a receiving space () for receiving a piece of bait (),'}{'b': '9', 'a detecting device () equipped for detecting a first item of information,'}{'b': 11', '9, 'an output device () equipped for output of a first item of information detected by the detecting device ().'}21091110. The apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized by a control unit () equipped to generate a second item of information on the basis of a first item of information detected by detecting device () claim 1 , wherein the output device () is equipped for output of a second item of information generated by the control unit ().3214. The apparatus according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first item of information is bait information claim 1 , describing at least one bait parameter of bait () and/or pest information claim 1 , describing at least one pest parameter of a pest () claim 1 , andthe second item of information is user information generated on the basis of bait information detected and/or pest information detected.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , characterized in that the user information is bait dosing information and/or bait check information and/or pest resistance information.514226. The apparatus according to claim 4 , characterized in that the bait dosing information describes a qualitative and/or quantitative instruction which is directed at a user and is expedient in particular with regard to a certain target variable claim 4 , in particular preventing the development of resistance in a pest () with respect to a certain bait () claim 4 , about how to introduce bait () into the receiving space () on the ...

TRANSFER WITH CONTOUR CHECKING

The invention relates to an arrangement for checking contours of pallets () to be put into storage in a rack system, said arrangement comprising: a pallet transfer station () which is designed to receive pallets () to be put into storage in the rack system; at least one sensor device (-) which is designed to detect whether a pallet () standing on the pallet transfer station () and objects supported by the pallet () are completely within a predefined contour; and an output unit () which is operationally coupled to the sensor unit (-) and is designed to output the detection result. The invention also relates to a rack system comprising at least one rack row, at least one stacker crane and at least one arrangement for checking contours, the pallet transfer station of which is designed such that pallets can be placed thereon from outside the rack system, which pallets can then be picked up by the stacker crane so as to be put into storage. 1. Arrangement for checking contours of pallets to be put into storage in a rack system , comprising:a pallet transfer station, wherein the pallet transfer station receives pallets to be put into storage in the rack system;at least one sensor device configured to detect whether a pallet positioned on the pallet transfer station and objects carried by the pallet are located completely within a pre-defined contour; andan output unit operationally coupled to the sensor device and to output a result of the detection; andwherein a centring frame having a profile tapering towards a set-down area for the pallet is associated with the pallet transfer station.2. Arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor device comprises at least one of a light barrier or a camera.3. Arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the pre-defined contour is formed by a polygon in plan view on the pallet.4. Arrangement according to claim 1 , further comprising means for measuring at least one of a weight of the pallet or a board clearance of the pallet ...

COLD PLANER YIELD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

A yield measurement system for a cold planer having a conveyor is disclosed. The yield measurement system may include a hydraulic motor configured to propel the conveyor, a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a force acting on the conveyor by material being moved by the conveyor, and a second sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a pressure differential across the hydraulic motor. The yield measurement system may also include a controller in communication with the first and second sensors. The controller may be configured to determine when the conveyor is not transferring material based on the second signal, and automatically recalibrate the yield measurement system based on the first signal when the conveyor is not transferring material. 1. A yield measurement system for a cold planer having a conveyor , the yield measurement system comprising:a hydraulic motor configured to propel the conveyor;a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a force acting on the conveyor by material being moved by the conveyor;a second sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a pressure differential across the hydraulic motor; and determine when the conveyor is not transferring material based on the second signal; and', 'automatically recalibrate the yield measurement system based on the first signal when the conveyor is not transferring material., 'a controller in communication with the first and second sensors, the controller being configured to2. The yield measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:determine a force exerted on the first sensor based on the first signal; andset the force as a tare force when the conveyor is not transferring material.3. The yield measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to:determine a power output of the hydraulic motor based on the second signal; anddetermine that the conveyor is not transferring ...

Medicine Container with an Orientation Sensor

A medicine container configured to hold one or more different medications. The container may include an orientation sensor to determine the orientation of the container. The container may also include one or more additional sensors to detect other physical characteristics about the container and/or medicine. The orientation of the container in combination with the information from the one or more additional sensors is used to determine an accurate indication of an amount of the medicine within the container and thus usage information. The container also includes a wireless transmitter for transmitting the information regarding the medicine to a remote location. 1. A medicine container configured to hold medicine , the medicine container comprising:a body including exterior walls forming an interior space to hold the medicine;an accelerometer arranged within the body and configured to sense an acceleration of the body;a quantity sensor arranged within the body and configured to sense a quantity of the medicine within the interior space;a wireless communications interface arranged within the body and configured to communicate with a remote device; anda processing circuit configured to obtain a plurality of paired readings from the wireless communications interface that were taken by the accelerometer and the quantity sensor;wherein the processing circuit is configured to determine an amount of medicine remaining in the interior space based on the readings from the quantity sensor taken just when the body is both level and upright and not when the body is not level and not upright based on the readings from the accelerometer.2. The medicine container of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is arranged within the body.3. The medicine container of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to obtain the plurality of paired readings from the wireless communications interface.4. The medicine container of claim 1 , wherein the quantity sensor is configured ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING SERVER RACK WEIGHT

A system includes a plurality of servers in a server rack and a plurality of baseboard management controllers (BMCs), each associated with a respective server from the plurality of servers. The system further includes a rack management controller (RMC). A first BMC of a first server determines component types of hardware components in the first server, determines a quantity of each of the component types in the first server, determines a first weight information of the first server based on the component types and the quantity of each of the component types, and sends to the RMC the first weight information. The RMC determines a weight of other components in the server rack, and calculates a loaded rack weight of the server rack based on the first weight information and the weight of other components. 1. A system , comprising:a plurality of servers in a server rack;a plurality of baseboard management controllers (BMCs), each associated with a respective server from the plurality of servers;a rack management controller (RMC),wherein a first BMC of a first server determines component types of hardware components in the first server, determines a quantity of each of the component types in the first server, determines a first weight information of the first server based on the component types and the quantity of each of the component types, and sends to the RMC the first weight information, andwherein the RMC determines a weight of other components in the server rack, and calculates a loaded rack weight of the server rack based on the first weight information and the weight of other components.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a second BMC of a second server sends to the RMC a second weight information of the second server claim 1 , and wherein the loaded rack weight is further calculated based on the second weight information.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the RMC sends the loaded rack weight to a network interface controller (NIC) for transmission over a network ...

DIGITAL FISHING NET SCALE CONFIGURED FOR INTEGRATION INTO A HOTSPOT SYSTEM

The present invention generally relates to digital fishing net scales to determine the weight of a catch in the fishing net and to automatically record the weight. The present invention also relates to a system and method of automatically determining and recording the weight of a catch and catch related data, and to a system and method of generating fishing hotspot information. In particular, the present invention relates to digital scales that are communicatively connected to a system comprising a data store for automatically storing the weight of each catch/fish, and optionally for automatically storing related data. Related data may include catch related data originating from the digital fishing net scale or hotspot related data originating from devices/data stores operably connected to the hotspot system; illustrative examples include location, time, date, lunar phase, air temperature, water temperature, water depth, water salinity, weather conditions, species of fish, fish activity, and/or comments of a user. Further the present invention provides a system for generating fishing hotspot information that includes a digital fishing net scale, and methods that generate fishing hotspot information by determining and correlating weight data, optional catch related data, and hotspot related data with their corresponding location data. 1. A digital fishing net scale for weighing a fish contained in the net , the scale comprising a hoop , a fishing net configured to contain a fish and connected to the hoop , a handle connected to the hoop and configured for holding the net during fishing and weighing , and a digital scale connected to the handle;wherein hoop, handle and their connection are configured with sufficient strength and rigidity for holding the net weighted by a fish;wherein the scale is a digital scale that is comprised in a housing connected to the handle;wherein the digital scale comprises computer executable code stored in non-volatile memory, a processor ...

AUTOMATED BIOREACTOR SYSTEM, SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY IMPLEMENTING PROTOCOL FOR DECELLULARIZING ORGAN, AND WASTE DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM

An automated bioreactor system for decellularizing an organ includes a main chamber for containing the organ. The system further includes a reagent chamber containing a liquid phase reagent. A reagent conduit delivers the liquid phase reagent to the main chamber, and a perfusion conduit delivers the reagent from the reagent outlet in the main chamber into the organ. A perfusion pump drives the flow of the reagent. A perfusion pressure sensor detects a pressure of the flowing reagent. A control system controls the perfusion pump to drive the flow of the reagent based on a received input representative of a desired pressure and a received input of the detected pressure. The control system may automatically perform all of the steps of a decellularization protocol based on sensor input. An automated waste decontamination system may also be provided. 17-. (canceled)8. A system for automatically implementing a protocol for decellularizing an organ , comprising:at least one perfusion pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure of liquid flowing into the organ;at least one perfusion valve configured to control the flow of liquid into the organ;at least one perfusion pump configured to drive the flow of liquid into the organ; and receive a protocol with steps for perfusing the organ;', 'receive input from the at least one perfusion pressure sensor; and', 'control the at least one perfusion valve and the at least one perfusion pump to automatically perform all of the steps of the protocol to decellularize the organ., 'a control system configured to9. The system of claim 8 , further comprising:a main chamber configured to contain the organ; anda weight sensor configured to detect a weight contained in the main chamber, receive an input of the weight detected by the weight sensor; and', 'stop a completion of a step of the protocol and proceed to performing a subsequent step of the protocol based on the received input of the detected weight., 'wherein the control system is ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING GIVEAWAY MATERIAL ON MINT PRODUCTS

A machine and method for reducing giveaway material on mint products. The machine may include a conveying assembly for conveying a plurality of mints products to be processed. The machine may also include a processing assembly for processing at least one given mint product at a time, so as to remove an amount of giveaway material from each one of the mint products. The machine may also include a recuperating assembly for recuperating mint products having being processed. The method may include the steps of a) evaluating at least one physical parameter of a given mint product to be processed; b) comparing said at least one physical parameter of the mint product to be processed with a minimum threshold physical parameter in order to determine an attainable range of giveaway material to be removed; c) projecting a targeted amount of giveaway material to be removed from the mint product to be processed depending on the attainable range of giveaway material; and d) removing the targeted amount of giveaway material via at least one surface of the mint product. 1. A method of reducing giveaway material from a plurality of mint products , the method comprising the steps of:a) evaluating at least one physical parameter of a given mint product;b) comparing said at least one physical parameter with a minimum threshold physical parameter in order to determine an attainable range of giveaway material to be removed;c) projecting a targeted amount of giveaway material to be removed from the mint product to be processed depending on the attainable range of giveaway material; andd) removing the targeted amount of giveaway material via at least one surface of the mint product.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein step a) comprises the step of assigning an identifying tag to each one of the plurality of mint products to be processed claim 1 , and further comprises the step of individually evaluating at least one physical parameter of each one of said mint products to be processed ...

Foliage control system

A system for weighing and placing stacked foliage in inventory and for, thereafter, precisely determining and feeding a metered or controlled amount of foliage material from inventory on a stack-by-stack basis. A foliage stacking machine is used to stack, weigh and place the foliage in cumulative inventory. A stack feeder is used from time to time to feed to livestock predetermined and metered amounts of foliage from successive stacks taken from inventory, while continuously monitoring the cumulative amount of foliage in inventory. Electronic strain gauges are disposed upon the frame of both the stacking machine and the stack feeder which strain gauges are calibrated to provide a total stack weight readout (at any time before, during or after each feeding operation). A calculator for determining the amount of feed to be discharged on each occasion is provided. The capacity to preset the stack feeder to discharge only a said predetermined amount of foliage and to provide a continuous instantaneous readout of the amount of foliage actually discharged from a stack at any point in time during feeding operation is available. A continuous readout of the instantaneous amount of foliage remaining in inventory is provided.

DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE SIZE OF A GOOD

Dimensioning system

A terminal for measuring at least one dimension of an object includes a range camera, a visible camera, and a display that are fixed in position and orientation relative to each other. The range camera is configured to produce a range image of an area in which the object is located. The visible camera is configured to produce a visible image of an area in which the object is located. The display is configured to present information associated with the range camera's field of view and the visible camera's field of view.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OBJECT TRACKING USING WEIGHT CONFIRMATION

Methods and systems for tracking an object comprise a horizontal surface upon which objects are to be placed, a weight sensor disposed on one side of the horizontal surface, and a processor in communication with the weight sensor. The processor is adapted to detect a change in weight measured by e weight sensor, to associate the detected weight change with an identified object and with a location on the horizontal surface, and to confirm whether a cause of the weight change at the location on the horizontal surface corresponds to a proper handling of the identified object. 1. A package management system comprising:a surface for holding packages;a data-capture device configured to acquire identification information associated with a given package;a weight sensor operatively coupled to the surface and configured to measure weight of packages on the surface; and receive from the data-capture device the identification information associated with the given package,', 'determine, based on the weight measured by the weight sensor after the data-capture device acquires the identification information associated with the given package, an occurrence of a weight change at a location on the surface,', 'if, in response to receiving the identification information associated with the given package, the given package is expected to be placed on the surface and if the weight change at the location on the surface is an increase in weight, register the given package as being located at that location, and', 'if, in response to receiving the identification information associated with the given package, the given package is expected to be removed from the surface and if the weight change at the location on the surface is a decrease in weight and the given package was previously registered as being at that location, confirm proper removal of the given package from the surface., 'at least one processor in communication with the data-capture device and the weight sensor, the at least one ...

用于车辆的负荷确定的装置和方法

本发明涉及一种用于车辆的、特别是带有至少一个车身（1）和至少一个底盘（2）的轨道车辆的负荷确定的装置，其中，设置了带有至少一个压力传感器（4）的至少一个空气波纹管（3）以及至少一个加速度传感器（5），并且其中，所述至少一个空气波纹管（3）和所述至少一个加速度传感器（5）与至少一个计算单元（6）连接。为了创造出有利的结构设计条件而建议，所述至少一个空气波纹管（3）仅用于负荷确定。由此可以取消从悬架系统确定负荷并且获得负荷确定的准确度的提升。

用于对高速传送器上的物体进行测量和换向的方法和装置

一种用于对包裹(200)进行测量和分拣的方法和装置，采用了对所说包裹(200)的重心(CG)的至少一个分量进行确定的构思。对重心(CG)的确定包括使用倾翻动作，并结合使用一些传感器(31-34)，以便当包裹(200)倾翻时对包裹(200)的运动进行监测。另一个构思包括使用一些传感器(31-34)来判断包裹是具有可供进行倾翻动作的足够刚硬度的包裹(200)，还是不能执行倾翻动作而只能在转动位置(25)上执行柔性变形动作的柔性包裹(500)。

基于重量测量的输液报警机器人

本发明提供一种基于重量测量的输液报警机器人，包括重量测量器、水平支撑杆、竖直支撑杆、底座及扫码器，其中，重量测量器悬挂于水平支撑杆的一端，竖直支撑杆的顶端连接于水平支撑杆的中间位置，支架杆的底部设置于底座的上方位置，重量测量器包括挂钩，该挂钩设置于重量测量器的底部，挂钩用于悬挂药液瓶及输液器；底座包括处理单元及通讯单元，所述处理单元设置于底座内，通讯单元设置于基于重量测量的输液报警机器人的侧壁；处理单元与重量测量器及通讯单元连接。本发明所述基于重量测量的输液报警机器人可以避免患者输液完成后由于没有及时处理导致患者的血液回流至输液器，造成患者的伤害。