A weighing bar assembly includes a hollow structural part (1), with two load cells (2) positioned therein. The assembly further includes two ground support shoes (4). Each of the load cells (2) is attached at one end to the structural part (1) by a securing block (3) and at its other end to a corresponding ground support shoe (4).

A method is provided for optimizing the time required for a scale to weigh a set of ingredients. A weighing tolerance is obtained for each ingredient in the set. Based on the weighing tolerance, a readability parameter is determined for each ingredient. Based on the determined readability parameter, the scale is configured before each ingredient is weighed.

A method is provided for optimizing the time required for a scale to weigh a set of ingredients. A weighing tolerance is obtained for each ingredient in the set. Based on the weighing tolerance, a readability parameter is determined for each ingredient. Based on the determined readability parameter, the scale is configured before each ingredient is weighed.

A weighing scale and a load cell assembly therefor, the weighing scale including: (a) a weighing platform; (b) a base; and (c) a load cell arrangement including: (i) a load cell body, disposed below the platform and above the base, the body secured to the platform at a first position along a length of the body, and secured to the base at a second position along the length, the load cell body having a first cutout window transversely disposed through the body, the window adapted such that a downward force exerted on a top face of the weighing platform distorts the window to form a distorted window; and (ii) at least one strain-sensing gage, mounted on at least a first surface of the load cell body, the strain-sensing gage adapted to measure a strain in the first surface; and (d) an at least a one-dimensional flexure arrangement having at least a second cutout window transversely disposed through the body, the second cutout window shaped and positioned to at least partially absorb an impact delivered to a top surface of the load cell body.

A weighing scale and a load cell assembly therefor, the weighing scale including: (a) a weighing platform; (b) a base; and (c) a load cell arrangement including: (i) a load cell body, disposed below the platform and above the base, the body secured to the platform at a first position along a length of the body, and secured to the base at a second position along the length, the load cell body having a first cutout window transversely disposed through the body, the window adapted such that a downward force exerted on a top face of the weighing platform distorts the window to form a distorted window; and (ii) at least one strain-sensing gage, mounted on at least a first surface of the load cell body, the strain-sensing gage adapted to measure a strain in the first surface; and (d) an at least a one-dimensional flexure arrangement having at least a second cutout window transversely disposed through the body, the second cutout window shaped and positioned to at least partially absorb an impact delivered to a top surface of the load cell body.

A support leg weighing sensor, comprising a support leg, a weighing sensor being arranged in the support leg, and the upper end of the support leg being provided with a connecting part connected to an object where the support leg is needed to be installed; an elastic body (40) in the weighing sensor is a section of the support leg; one end of the elastic body (40) has a concave spherical surface (5) or a concave arc surface; and the end, having the concave spherical surface (5) or the concave arc surface, of the elastic body is supported on a support ball (13) in the support leg, or the support ball (13) is supported on the concave spherical surface (5) or the concave arc surface. The support leg weighing sensor is capable of realizing weighing by means of a support leg; the support leg not only has functions of moving, supporting and adjusting equipment to be horizontal, but also is capable of weighing, such that a structure of an appliance provided with the support leg and having a weighing function is simplified; furthermore, weighing is carried out at the part of the support leg, such that an installation position error caused when a weighing sensor is installed in the appliance is avoided, and measurement is more accurate; and in addition, the support leg weighing sensor becomes a modular structure, and the support leg is manufactured by a weighing equipment manufacturer, such that the appliance which is provided with the support leg and has the weighing function is more convenient to install and maintain.

A support leg weighing sensor, comprising a support leg, a weighing sensor being arranged in the support leg, and the upper end of the support leg being provided with a connecting part connected to an object where the support leg is needed to be installed; an elastic body (40) in the weighing sensor is a section of the support leg; one end of the elastic body (40) has a concave spherical surface (5) or a concave arc surface; and the end, having the concave spherical surface (5) or the concave arc surface, of the elastic body is supported on a support ball (13) in the support leg, or the support ball (13) is supported on the concave spherical surface (5) or the concave arc surface. The support leg weighing sensor is capable of realizing weighing by means of a support leg; the support leg not only has functions of moving, supporting and adjusting equipment to be horizontal, but also is capable of weighing, such that a structure of an appliance provided with the support leg and having a weighing function is simplified; furthermore, weighing is carried out at the part of the support leg, such that an installation position error caused when a weighing sensor is installed in the appliance is avoided, and measurement is more accurate; and in addition, the support leg weighing sensor becomes a modular structure, and the support leg is manufactured by a weighing equipment manufacturer, such that the appliance which is provided with the support leg and has the weighing function is more convenient to install and maintain.

An offset weighing apparatus and method for use with poultry processing equipment includes a weigh assembly to weigh an animal connected to a shackle assembly as the shackle moves in contact with a force sensor along a conveyor line. A diverter assembly laterally displaces a shackle retaining the animal from below the conveyor line into engagement with the force sensor. The bending axis of the force sensor is approximately parallel to the displaced shackle. The angular position of the bending axis and shackle, and relative positions, friction, and forces of the components of the shackle assembly and weigh assembly are analyzed to calculate the weight of the animal connected to the shackle without removing the animal from the shackle or ceasing movement of the conveyor line.

An offset weighing apparatus and method for use with poultry processing equipment includes a weigh assembly to weigh an animal connected to a shackle assembly as the shackle moves in contact with a force sensor along a conveyor line. A diverter assembly laterally displaces a shackle retaining the animal from below the conveyor line into engagement with the force sensor. The bending axis of the force sensor is approximately parallel to the displaced shackle. The angular position of the bending axis and shackle, and relative positions, friction, and forces of the components of the shackle assembly and weigh assembly are analyzed to calculate the weight of the animal connected to the shackle without removing the animal from the shackle or ceasing movement of the conveyor line.

Provided is an overload prevention mechanism including a load receiving part provided with a flange having at least three ribs on the upper surface of the flange; a pedestal located below the load receiving part; an elastic body which has one end in contact with the load receiving part and the other end in contact with the pedestal, and which biases the load receiving part and the pedestal in such a direction that the load receiving part and the pedestal are separated from each other; and a connection member having on the lower surface thereof recessed grooves which engage with the ribs. The three or more ribs are disposed so as to restrict inclination and rattling of the load receiving part due to a load applied to the load receiving part.