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Electromagnetically compensated scale
Assignee: Mettler Toledo Albstadt GmbH
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Filing: 1977-12-19
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Granted: 1979-09-25
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Expires: 1997-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A balancing scale or electromagnetically compensated weighing apparatus has an independently actuatable and temperature-sensitive magnetic device for balancing a load member; the magnetic device forms a magnetic circuit, and includes a temperature-sensitive corrective device affecting the circuit in at least two locations, so as to substantially temperature-compensate the magnetic circuit over a predetermined temperature range.
Inventors
- 👤 Erwin Enzmann
- 👤 Manfred Kammerer
- 👤 Johann Tikart
- 👤 Walter Glaser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G23/00; G01G23/48; G01G7/00; G01G7/02; G01G7/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S177/00; Y10S177/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
Electromagnetically compensated weighing apparatus comprising magnetic means for balancing a load member, a compensating coil being connected to said load member, said magnetic means forming a magnetic circuit including an air gap, said compensating coil being disposed in said air gap, a magnetic flux of said magnetic circuit passing through said air gap as well as through said compensating coil and, magnetic shunt means disposed adjacent said air gap at an adjustable distance from said magnetic means, a portion of said magnetic flux passing through said magnetic shunt means and bypassing said compensating coil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
Electromagnetically compensated weighing apparatus comprising magnetic means for balancing a load member, a compensating coil being connected to said load member, said magnetic means forming a magnetic circuit including an air gap, said compensating coil being disposed in said air gap, a magnetic flux of said magnetic circuit passing through said air gap as well as through said compensating coil and, magnetic shunt means disposed adjacent said air gap at an adjustable distance from said magnetic means, a portion of said magnetic flux passing through said magnetic shunt means and bypassing said compensating coil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said shunt means are composed of materials having respective reluctances of differing temperature dependence.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said flux includes a main flux having a predetermined direction, and further comprising adjustable threaded means having an end facing said air gap, insertable into said magnetic means, and movable substantially at right angles to said predetermined direction, said magnetic shunt means being disposed at said end facing said air gap, whereby said magnetic circuit may be adjusted by said threaded means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
An apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising bimetallic temperature-sensitive means having a shape controllable as a function of temperature, a first end rigidly secured to said magnetic means, and a second free end, the position of said second free end with respect to said magnetic means being controllable by said bimetallic temperature-sensitive means, said magnetic shunt means being disposed at said second free end of said bimetallic temperature-sensitive means, so as to automatically temperature-compensate said magnetic means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising additional magnetic shunt means, and wherein said additional magnetic shunt means are rigidly secured to said magnetic means near said air gap.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-09-24 | 1983-03-26 | 1983-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-24 | 1987-03-26 | 1987-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-24 | 1991-03-26 | 1991-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |