A mass measurement device comprises a force sensor, a hose, a base part, an article-holding part, and a computation unit. The force sensor has a fixed end and a free end, and outputs a sensing signal in accordance with the magnitude of a force in a sensitivity direction. The hose is configured to pass suctioned air through it. The fixed end is fixed to the base part. The article-holding part is fixed to the free end, one end of the hose is connected to the article-holding part, and the article-holding part holds an article by air suction. The computation unit computes the mass of the article based on the sensing signal.

The invention provides a method of providing precise measurements and locations, for the retrofitting of a trolley having forks, with load cells, including the provision of covers attached over the load forks, and pre-drilled pilot holes in the covers corresponding to the precise locations required for load cell attachment.

The invention provides a method of providing precise measurements and locations, for the retrofitting of a trolley having forks, with load cells, including the provision of covers attached over the load forks, and pre-drilled pilot holes in the covers corresponding to the precise locations required for load cell attachment.

A container lifting and weighing assembly for determining a weight of a container, the assembly having: a frame for supporting a container, the frame being connectable to a support surface to transfer a weight of the container from the container to the support surface; a lifting structure locatable between the container and the support surface, the lifting structure having one or more movable actuators and a load sensor, the lifting structure being movable between: a rest position, wherein the load path from the container to the support surface does not traverse the lifting structure; and a weighing position, wherein the lifting structure lifts the container such that the load path from the container to the support surface traverses the lifting structure, wherein, in the weighing position, the load sensor is adapted to provide a load sensor signal indicative of the weight of the container.

Disclosed is an apparatus for empting bottles containing frozen blood product. The apparatus comprises an automatic unit for checking the weight of emptied bottles. The automatic unit comprises a load detection system for measuring the weight of emptied bottles, an air pressure measuring unit for measuring the pressure in the room in which the emptying apparatus is located, and a measurement compensation unit for correcting the load value on the basis of the room pressure measurement. The weight-checking unit generates a not empty signal if the value of the corrected load is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

Disclosed is an apparatus for empting bottles containing frozen blood product. The apparatus comprises an automatic unit for checking the weight of emptied bottles. The automatic unit comprises a load detection system for measuring the weight of emptied bottles, an air pressure measuring unit for measuring the pressure in the room in which the emptying apparatus is located, and a measurement compensation unit for correcting the load value on the basis of the room pressure measurement. The weight-checking unit generates a not empty signal if the value of the corrected load is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

The present disclosure pertains to a wireless scale, interface and release system for recreational and commercial weighing of items of any kind in a uniform and secure manner, furthermore designed for use on any form of bodies of water, tributaries, ocean, vehicle or land. The present disclosure comprises, scale inside of a waterproof housing, and a user interface to prompt the user through the weighing and release of the item or animal.

The present disclosure pertains to a wireless scale, interface and release system for recreational and commercial weighing of items of any kind in a uniform and secure manner, furthermore designed for use on any form of bodies of water, tributaries, ocean, vehicle or land. The present disclosure comprises, scale inside of a waterproof housing, and a user interface to prompt the user through the weighing and release of the item or animal.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for weight measurement of grow towers and/or grow lines with grow towers disposed thereon. In various embodiments, compression type, tension type, and/or beam type load cells may be positioned at various locations within the apparatus to facilitate weight measurement. In one embodiment, a hook, which couples a grow tower to a grow line, includes a tension type load cell disposed between two portions of the hook. The load cell measures force applied thereto which can provide or be translated into a weight measurement.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for weight measurement of grow towers and/or grow lines with grow towers disposed thereon. In various embodiments, compression type, tension type, and/or beam type load cells may be positioned at various locations within the apparatus to facilitate weight measurement. In one embodiment, a hook, which couples a grow tower to a grow line, includes a tension type load cell disposed between two portions of the hook. The load cell measures force applied thereto which can provide or be translated into a weight measurement.