Weighing scales – Computer – Electrical
Patent
1997-03-19
1999-03-16
Gibson, Randy W.
Weighing scales
Computer
Electrical
177 54, 177 84, 177119, 177146, 141 83, G01G 1942, G01G 1322
Patent
active
058833366
ABSTRACT:
A lot control and part handling apparatus having a base adapted to support the apparatus and a plurality of containers. Each of the containers is shaped to be filled with and retain therein multiple parts having a predetermined cumulative weight. A container support table is mounted on the base for rotation about a generally vertical axis and has a plurality of container support stations on which the containers are removably supported. A motor selectively rotates the container support table to sequentially position each of the container support stations at a fill position at which the parts are loaded into one of the containers. A weighing apparatus is positioned in vertical registry with the fill position and includes a scale with a vertically reciprocating lift member thereon which selectively and sequentially engages an associated one of the containers. A controller is operably connected with the weighing apparatus and motor and rotates the container support table to shift a first, empty one of the containers into the fill position. The lift member is extended to engage the first container, which is located in the fill position, to support the same and any parts therein on the scale until the predetermined cumulative weight is reached. The lift member is then retracted to support the first container and the parts therein on the container support table. The controller then rotates the container support table to shift a second, empty one of the containers into the fill position.
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Accra-Wire Controls Lot Control And Parts Handlers, Jul. 1995.
Accra-Wire Controls Inc.
Gibson Randy W.
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