Weighing scales – Structural installation – Vehicle
Patent
1996-02-28
1998-08-04
Gellner, Michael L.
Weighing scales
Structural installation
Vehicle
177208, 177146, 73862542, G01G 1910, G01G 1902, G01L 100
Patent
active
057897140
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides an apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to determine the weight of a load which is supported on a frame. In a preferred use of the invention, the load is supported on a tilt frame which is itself supported on the chassis of a transport means, such as truck.
The apparatus of this invention comprises a combination of a hydraulic system for lifting the load and a load sensor for sensing the weight of the load lifted, wherein the full weight of the load to be weighed is simultaneously transferred to the load sensor as the hydraulic system lifts the load, while the entire load continues to be carried by the frame.
The invention still further comprises electronic means for converting the sensed weight to digital terms and means for mathematically manipulating, storing, and displaying the sensed weight for immediate and subsequent purposes.
REFERENCES:
patent: Re27234 (1971-11-01), Smieja
patent: 2736549 (1956-02-01), Paul
patent: 2756983 (1956-07-01), Furcini
patent: 3306384 (1967-02-01), Ross
patent: 3338323 (1967-08-01), Swersey
patent: 3587760 (1971-06-01), Puhringer et al.
patent: 3724571 (1973-04-01), Thorn et al.
patent: 3765497 (1973-10-01), Thordarson
patent: 4058178 (1977-11-01), Shinohara et al.
patent: 4137977 (1979-02-01), Alger
patent: 4589507 (1986-05-01), Curran
patent: 4606419 (1986-08-01), Perini
patent: 4777831 (1988-10-01), Masuda
patent: 4836304 (1989-06-01), Paul
patent: 5065828 (1991-11-01), Smith
patent: 5178226 (1993-01-01), Bowman et al.
patent: 5205370 (1993-04-01), Paul et al.
patent: 5230394 (1993-07-01), Blanc
patent: 5230395 (1993-07-01), Paul et al.
patent: 5258583 (1993-11-01), Paul et al.
patent: 5285020 (1994-02-01), Jurca
patent: 5308935 (1994-05-01), Paul et al.
patent: 5369222 (1994-11-01), Strelioff
patent: 5375560 (1994-12-01), Paul et al.
patent: 5384437 (1995-01-01), Paul et al.
patent: 5384438 (1995-01-01), Paul
patent: 5393936 (1995-02-01), Tyhy et al.
patent: 5578798 (1996-11-01), Nuyts
Load Cells Force Sensors Torque Sensors, Mar. 1994, 4 pages.
CC-20 Weigh Block Compression Load Cell, Aug. 1995, 1 page.
Paul Sure-Weigh Scales Roll-Off Scales, Sep. 26, 1995, page 1.
Machine Design p. 92 Getting a Read on Strain, Oct. 26, 1995, page 1.
Adrian J. Paul Co., Inc.
Gellner Michael L.
Gibson Randy W.
Weaver Thomas R.
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for weighing a load does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for weighing a load, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for weighing a load will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1179489