Weighing scales – Self-positioning – Electrical current generating or modifying
Patent
1995-09-12
1999-07-27
Gibson, Randy W.
Weighing scales
Self-positioning
Electrical current generating or modifying
177229, 73862634, 73862627, G01G 314, G01G 308
Patent
active
059293900
ABSTRACT:
A load cell includes a strain inducing element having a fixed rigid body fixedly secured to a base support, and a plurality of transverse beams spaced one above the other and connecting the fixed and movable rigid bodies together. Each of the transverse beams has first and second strain generating areas defined therein in spaced relation to each other at respective locations adjacent the fixed and movable rigid bodies. A bridge circuit for outputting a load signal of a magnitude proportional to strains generated at the strain generating areas includes strain gauges for detecting the strains generated at the strain generating areas, adjusting elements for adjusting a balance of the bridge circuit, and lines connecting them together. A circuit portion of the bridge circuit which includes at least the strain gauge and some of the lines is formed in a predetermined pattern on one surface of the strain inducing element so as to straddle between the first and second strain generating areas. Not only is the circuit portion symmetrical with respect to a point intermediate between the first and second strain generating areas, but also the strain inducing element has left and right portions, including the fixed and movable rigid bodies, which are symmetrical to each other.
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Hijikata Taro
Naito Kazufumi
Suzuki Takao
Gibson Randy W.
Ishida Co. Ltd.
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