G01G21/22

Nesting balances

A balance assembly having an assembled state and an unassembled state. The balance assembly comprises a base configured to receive a portion of a like base in a nesting relation in an unassembled state of the balance assembly, a pedestal coupled to the base in an assembled state of the balance assembly, the pedestal configured to receive a portion of a like pedestal in a nesting relation in the unassembled state, a lever removably and pivotably coupled to the pedestal about a fulcrum centered along a length of the lever in the assembled state, the lever configured to receive a portion of a like lever in a nesting relation in the unassembled state, and a pair of containers removably supported at opposite ends of the lever in the assembled state, each container configured to receive a portion of a like container in a nesting relation in the unassembled state.

Modular containerization systems and methods

Modular containerization systems and methods may include a plurality of modular units that may be removably coupled together in various configurations. Each modular unit may receive a container, and each container may receive one or more objects. In addition, each modular unit may include various sensors and processing aid or indicators, such as a container presence sensor, a scale, a stow-to-light indicator, a container complete button and indicator, and a container removal indicator. Further, each modular unit of a modular container system may be in communication with a controller to coordinate various processes associated with the system, including container placement, container filling, and container removal processes using the various sensors and processing aids or indicators.

Automated In-Place Weighing of Vials in Tube Racks

An apparatus for weighing containers comprises a stage configured to support a receptacle for securing one or more containers and a singulation post comprising a vertical element positioned below the stage. The singulation post is aligned with and configured to displace a single one of the containers within the receptacle in an upward vertical direction as the stage is translated in a downward vertical direction towards the singulation post. The singulation post is coupled to a load cell configured to measure a weight of the single displaced container while the vertical element of the singulation post contacts the container. The apparatus further comprises a controller for actuating the stage in the vertical directions and for recording a weight of the container measured by the load cell.

Automated In-Place Weighing of Vials in Tube Racks

An apparatus for weighing containers comprises a stage configured to support a receptacle for securing one or more containers and a singulation post comprising a vertical element positioned below the stage. The singulation post is aligned with and configured to displace a single one of the containers within the receptacle in an upward vertical direction as the stage is translated in a downward vertical direction towards the singulation post. The singulation post is coupled to a load cell configured to measure a weight of the single displaced container while the vertical element of the singulation post contacts the container. The apparatus further comprises a controller for actuating the stage in the vertical directions and for recording a weight of the container measured by the load cell.

Collapsible and portable weight measuring device
11686608 · 2023-06-27 ·

A weight measuring device includes a top layer including a plurality of first flats and at least one bi-stable spring band. The plurality of first flats are connected to each other via the at least one bi-stable spring band. The weight measuring device further includes a bottom layer including a plurality second flats connected the plurality of first flats. The weight measuring device further includes at least one force sensor interposed between the top layer and the bottom layer. The weight measuring device further includes a processor configured to determine a weight of an object placed on the top layer or the bottom layer based on signals generated from the at least one force sensor.

CONTINUOUS WEIGHING SYSTEM FOR SMALL PRODUCTS AND WEIGHING METHOD THEREOF
20230194333 · 2023-06-22 ·

A weighing system is mounted on a support, and the support is configured to support the weighing system. The weighing system includes a feeding mechanism, a conveying and transferring mechanism, pushing rods, a pushing mechanism, resetting mechanisms, a weighing mechanism, and a linkage follower mechanism. The feeding mechanism is arranged at a top portion of the support. The conveying and transferring mechanism is arranged below the feeding mechanism. The conveying and transferring mechanism includes a transferring wheel, a plurality of first channels, a plurality of sliding blocks, a plurality of first grooves and a guide base. The pushing mechanism is arranged on one side of the transferring wheel. The resetting mechanisms are configured to push the sliding blocks connected with the pushing rods to slide along the first channel towards an initial direction, and the weighing mechanism is arranged below the transferring wheel.

CONTINUOUS WEIGHING SYSTEM FOR SMALL PRODUCTS AND WEIGHING METHOD THEREOF
20230194333 · 2023-06-22 ·

A weighing system is mounted on a support, and the support is configured to support the weighing system. The weighing system includes a feeding mechanism, a conveying and transferring mechanism, pushing rods, a pushing mechanism, resetting mechanisms, a weighing mechanism, and a linkage follower mechanism. The feeding mechanism is arranged at a top portion of the support. The conveying and transferring mechanism is arranged below the feeding mechanism. The conveying and transferring mechanism includes a transferring wheel, a plurality of first channels, a plurality of sliding blocks, a plurality of first grooves and a guide base. The pushing mechanism is arranged on one side of the transferring wheel. The resetting mechanisms are configured to push the sliding blocks connected with the pushing rods to slide along the first channel towards an initial direction, and the weighing mechanism is arranged below the transferring wheel.

SOLAR ELECTRONIC SCALE

The invention discloses a solar electronic scale which comprises a casing without an external interface; a panel is covered with the casing, and together with the casing forms an accommodating cavity; a display assembly is installed in the accommodating cavity, and can display various information to the outside; the sensing component is arranged on the casing and can be in contact with the support platform; wherein the sensing component is used to sense the target weighing object placed on the panel to obtain the target weighing object and transmit the weight information to the display assembly for display; the power supply component includes the battery and the solar charging component, both of which are arranged in the accommodating cavity; the battery is electrically connected to the display assembly, the induction component and the solar charging component, and can balance power consumption for power consumption components in the accommodating cavity through the solar charging assembly. The solar electronic scale can meet the needs of users for weighing anytime and anywhere, and is conducive to ensuring the weighing accuracy of the electronic scale.

SOLAR ELECTRONIC SCALE

The invention discloses a solar electronic scale which comprises a casing without an external interface; a panel is covered with the casing, and together with the casing forms an accommodating cavity; a display assembly is installed in the accommodating cavity, and can display various information to the outside; the sensing component is arranged on the casing and can be in contact with the support platform; wherein the sensing component is used to sense the target weighing object placed on the panel to obtain the target weighing object and transmit the weight information to the display assembly for display; the power supply component includes the battery and the solar charging component, both of which are arranged in the accommodating cavity; the battery is electrically connected to the display assembly, the induction component and the solar charging component, and can balance power consumption for power consumption components in the accommodating cavity through the solar charging assembly. The solar electronic scale can meet the needs of users for weighing anytime and anywhere, and is conducive to ensuring the weighing accuracy of the electronic scale.

Digital scale with enhanced sensing mechanism
11680847 · 2023-06-20 ·

A digital scale includes a weighing platform, a plurality of weight sensors, and a central processing unit. Each of the weight sensors includes a first sensing mechanism and a second sensing mechanism. The first sensing mechanism includes a first elastic member, and a first movement detection device arranged to transform a movement of the first elastic member to a first electrical signal. The second sensing mechanism includes, a second elastic member and a second movement detection device arranged to transform a movement of the second elastic member to a second electrical signal. When an external load greater than a predetermined threshold is applied on the weighing platform, the first elastic member is arranged to be driven to move and in turn pushes the second elastic member to move. A measurement of the external load is obtained by combining and the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal.