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Load lever
Assignee: K Tron Patent AG
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Filing: 1976-06-15
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Granted: 1978-05-09
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Expires: 1996-06-15
Abstract
Abstract The invention concerns a balance provided with a load support, load compensating means and a lever system mounted between the load support and the load compensating means. The lever system comprises four equally long and identically designed three-knife load levers connected with the load compensating means by at least one intermediate lever, each of the four load levers being allocated to one out of four equally designed supporting points of a knife bearing body of the same intermediate lever.
Inventors
- 👤 Armin Wirth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G21/00; G01G21/14; G01G21/16; G01G21/161; G01G19/00; G01G19/02; G01G21/23; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S177/00; Y10S177/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A load lever for transmitting forces in a balance comprising: two substantially parallel webs, at least one distance sleeve separating said webs, first fastening means for holding said webs together, at least one pair of pins mounted at one end of said parallel webs, a first knife bearing body slidably mounted in a longitudinal direction between said at least one pair of pins, second fastening means for fixing said first knife bearing body at a selected longitudinal position, and a second knife bearing body position on the other end of said parallel webs and containing on one end a support knife and on the other end a load knife, said second knife bearing body passing through holes in at least one of said parallel webs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A load lever for transmitting forces in a balance comprising: two substantially parallel webs, at least one distance sleeve separating said webs, first fastening means for holding said webs together, at least one pair of pins mounted at one end of said parallel webs, a first knife bearing body slidably mounted in a longitudinal direction between said at least one pair of pins, second fastening means for fixing said first knife bearing body at a selected longitudinal position, and a second knife bearing body position on the other end of said parallel webs and containing on one end a support knife and on the other end a load knife, said second knife bearing body passing through holes in at least one of said parallel webs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A load lever as in claim 1 wherein the distance between the knife on said first knife bearing body and the knives on said second knife bearing body is greater than the distance between the knives on said second knife bearing body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-08 | 1981-11-07 | 1982-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-08 | 1985-11-07 | 1986-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-08 | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |