Patent classifications
G01G5/04
Hydraulic Mass-Determining Unit and a Method for Determining the Mass of a Load Using the Same
A hydraulic mass-determining unit arranged for determining the mass of a load held by a hydraulic fluid system, the mass-determining unit is adapted to be connected to a hydraulic pump at a first fluid connection and a hydraulic actuator of a lifting device at a second fluid connection, the mass-determining unit comprises a first pipe arranged for connecting the first fluid connection and the second fluid connection, and at least one pressure sensor arranged to measure the pressure in the first pipe, wherein the mass-determining unit further comprises a flow regulator with a pressure compensator, where the flow regulator is serially connected to the first pipe to regulate the flow in the first pipe, and one of a pressure switch arranged for measuring the pressure difference over the flow regulator, and for sending a signal to the pressure sensor to measure the pressure in the first pipe when the pressure difference is above a preset value, or a magnetic field switch that comprises a magnet attached to the pressure compensator and a detecting unit arranged for detecting whether the magnet and the pressure compensator are in an initial position, and for sending a signal to the pressure sensor to measure the pressure in the first pipe when the detecting unit detects that the pressure compensator is not in the initial position, and a processor for based on the measured pressure in the first pipe by the pressure sensor calculating a mass of the load.
Hydraulic mass-determining unit and a method for determining the mass of a load using the same
A hydraulic mass-determining unit arranged for determining the mass of a load held by a hydraulic fluid system, the mass-determining unit is adapted to be connected to a hydraulic pump at a first fluid connection and a hydraulic actuator of a lifting device at a second fluid connection, the mass-determining unit comprises a first pipe arranged for connecting the first fluid connection and the second fluid connection, and at least one pressure sensor arranged to measure the pressure in the first pipe, wherein the mass-determining unit further comprises a flow regulator with a pressure compensator, where the flow regulator is serially connected to the first pipe to regulate the flow in the first pipe, and one of a pressure switch arranged for measuring the pressure difference over the flow regulator, and for sending a signal to the pressure sensor to measure the pressure in the first pipe when the pressure difference is above a preset value, or a magnetic field switch that comprises a magnet attached to the pressure compensator and a detecting unit arranged for detecting whether the magnet and the pressure compensator are in an initial position, and for sending a signal to the pressure sensor to measure the pressure in the first pipe when the detecting unit detects that the pressure compensator is not in the initial position, and a processor for based on the measured pressure in the first pipe by the pressure sensor calculating a mass of the load.
Hydraulic mass-determining unit and a method for determining the mass of a load using the same
A hydraulic mass-determining unit arranged for determining the mass of a load held by a hydraulic fluid system, the mass-determining unit is adapted to be connected to a hydraulic pump at a first fluid connection and a hydraulic actuator of a lifting device at a second fluid connection, the mass-determining unit comprises a first pipe arranged for connecting the first fluid connection and the second fluid connection, and at least one pressure sensor arranged to measure the pressure in the first pipe, wherein the mass-determining unit further comprises a flow regulator with a pressure compensator, where the flow regulator is serially connected to the first pipe to regulate the flow in the first pipe, and one of a pressure switch arranged for measuring the pressure difference over the flow regulator, and for sending a signal to the pressure sensor to measure the pressure in the first pipe when the pressure difference is above a preset value, or a magnetic field switch that comprises a magnet attached to the pressure compensator and a detecting unit arranged for detecting whether the magnet and the pressure compensator are in an initial position, and for sending a signal to the pressure sensor to measure the pressure in the first pipe when the detecting unit detects that the pressure compensator is not in the initial position, and a processor for based on the measured pressure in the first pipe by the pressure sensor calculating a mass of the load.
WEIGHT MEASURING HITCH BALL ASSEMBLY FOR MEASURING WEIGHT OF A TRAILER SUPPORTED BY A TOW VEHICLE
A weight measuring hitch ball assembly is described. The assembly can include a hitch ball having a ball and a lower portion. The assembly can also include a body portion defining a hitch ball opening that slidably receives the lower portion of the hitch ball. The assembly can further include a load measurement device operably associated with the body portion and the hitch ball to determine a magnitude of a force acting on the hitch ball. Additionally, the assembly can include a hitch mount interface configured to interface with an attachment structure that facilitates coupling the weight measuring hitch ball assembly to a tow vehicle.
WEIGHT MEASURING HITCH BALL ASSEMBLY FOR MEASURING WEIGHT OF A TRAILER SUPPORTED BY A TOW VEHICLE
A weight measuring hitch ball assembly is described. The assembly can include a hitch ball having a ball and a lower portion. The assembly can also include a body portion defining a hitch ball opening that slidably receives the lower portion of the hitch ball. The assembly can further include a load measurement device operably associated with the body portion and the hitch ball to determine a magnitude of a force acting on the hitch ball. Additionally, the assembly can include a hitch mount interface configured to interface with an attachment structure that facilitates coupling the weight measuring hitch ball assembly to a tow vehicle.
SENSOR UNIT FOR FLUIDIC CYLINDER AND FLUIDIC CYLINDER
A sensor unit for a fluidic cylinder having a base carrier on which a circumferential seal is formed, so that an interior of the fluidic cylinder is sealable, and having a position sensor for detecting a position of the piston, and having a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in the interior.
SENSOR UNIT FOR FLUIDIC CYLINDER AND FLUIDIC CYLINDER
A sensor unit for a fluidic cylinder having a base carrier on which a circumferential seal is formed, so that an interior of the fluidic cylinder is sealable, and having a position sensor for detecting a position of the piston, and having a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in the interior.
EXTENSIBLE WEARABLE WEIGHT SCALE AND SENSOR SYSTEM
A wearable weight scale, including an extensible fluid-filled insole for measuring and producing data relating to pressure changes within the extensible fluid-filled insole; a transceiver disposed about the extensible fluid-filled insole for transmitting the data; and one or more electronic devices for wirelessly receiving the transmitted data for displaying the data to a user.
EXTENSIBLE WEARABLE WEIGHT SCALE AND SENSOR SYSTEM
A wearable weight scale, including an extensible fluid-filled insole for measuring and producing data relating to pressure changes within the extensible fluid-filled insole; a transceiver disposed about the extensible fluid-filled insole for transmitting the data; and one or more electronic devices for wirelessly receiving the transmitted data for displaying the data to a user.
Water bag pressure detection device, water bag inflow control device and water bag type water purifier
A water bag pressure detection device, a water bag inflow control device and a water bag type water purifier are provided. The water bag pressure detection device includes: a base seat defining an airtight cavity therein, and having an upper end provided with a mounting opening; a pressure sensor module having at least a lower portion disposed in the airtight cavity and connected with a circumferential edge of the mounting opening in a sealing manner, an inductive head of the pressure sensor module being configured to abut against a lower portion of the water bag; and a ventilation member defining a ventilation passage therein and disposed to the base seat, the ventilation passage being provided with a balancing seal member configured to move in the ventilation passage along with variations of pressure in the airtight cavity and outside pressure.