Checkweighing method and apparatus

Details Checkweighing method and apparatus Checkweighing method and apparatus

1990-06-20

1991-12-17

Miller, Jr., George H.

Weighing scales

With weigher loading or unloading means

177 50, 198447, G01G 1900, G01G 1952, B65G 4764

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050727974

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method of assessing the weight of items passing along a conveyor line, which comprises directing the items to pass from the conveyor line onto a conveyor means positioned beside the line so that the items by-pass a length of the conveyor line before rejoining the latter, and weighing the items on a weight assessment device (such as a weigh load cell) included in the conveyor means.
Also provided is apparatus for use in such a method comprising a conveyor means, including a weight assessment device, for location beside the conveyor line, and means for directing the items onto the conveyor means so that they by-pass a length of the conveyor line before rejoining it. The conveyor means conveniently comprises an infeed sction, for acceleration and separation of the items and an outfeed section for realignment of the items prior to their return to the conveyor line.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3339700 (1967-09-01), Wells
patent: 4238027 (1980-12-01), Oelte

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