US4366876A
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Hydraulic bellow type scale
Assignee: VERTEX INSTRUMENT Co Ltd
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Filing: 1981-08-28
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Granted: 1983-01-04
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Expires: 2001-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A hydraulic bellow type scale comprises a scale body, a plurality of hydraulic bellows, a variable capacitor, an integrated circuit and a display unit. By means of the pressure in the hydraulic bellow, the weight of an object on a pan of the scale body is transmitted in terms of force for the variable capacitor to translate into a capacitance signal. The capacitance signal is further calculated by the integrated circuit. The weight and price thus calculated are displayed by the display unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Jien C. Chen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:01
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G5/00; G01G5/04; G01G5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A hydraulic bellow type scale comprising a scale body; weight transmitting means provided in said scale body, said weight transmitting means comprising a set of weight receiving bellows and a set of weight transmitting bellows; a pan above said scale body, said pan being secured to the upper ends of said weight receiving bellows; a variable capacitor in said scale body, said variable capacitor comprising an upper metal plate set pivotally connected to the outer housing of said scale body and a lower metal plate set pivotally connected to said weight transmitting means, said upper metal plate set and said lower metal plate set juxtaposing one another and forming an output end therebetween; an IC calculator in said scale body, the input end of said IC calculator being connected with the output end of said variable capacitor; a display unit the input end of which is connected with the output end of said IC calculator; and a keyboard provided on one side of said scale body so that the operator may control said hydraulic bellow type scale thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A hydraulic bellow type scale comprising a scale body; weight transmitting means provided in said scale body, said weight transmitting means comprising a set of weight receiving bellows and a set of weight transmitting bellows; a pan above said scale body, said pan being secured to the upper ends of said weight receiving bellows; a variable capacitor in said scale body, said variable capacitor comprising an upper metal plate set pivotally connected to the outer housing of said scale body and a lower metal plate set pivotally connected to said weight transmitting means, said upper metal plate set and said lower metal plate set juxtaposing one another and forming an output end therebetween; an IC calculator in said scale body, the input end of said IC calculator being connected with the output end of said variable capacitor; a display unit the input end of which is connected with the output end of said IC calculator; and a keyboard provided on one side of said scale body so that the operator may control said hydraulic bellow type scale thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A hydraulic bellow type scale as claimed in claim 1 wherein said weight receiving bellows are secured to the under surface of said pan at the upper end and secured to an interim separation board of said scale body at the lower end; and said weight transmitting bellows are secured within the front portion of said scale body, said weight receiving bellows and said weight transmitting bellows being interconnected by a tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A hydraulic bellow type scale as claimed in claim 2 further comprising a hydraulic adjustor in said tube so that the hydraulic pressure within the closed space defined by said weight receiving bellows, said weight transmitting bellows and said tube is adjustable and can be zeroed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A hydraulic bellow type scale as claimed in claim 3 further comprising at least a buffer in said tube beneath the lower end of said weight transmitting bellow so as to obviate the hunting phenomenon caused by the rushing liquid when a heavy load is placed on said pan.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A hydraulic bellow type scale as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein said upper metal plates and said lower metal plates are in slanting curve at the juxtaposed ends thereof whereby the capacitance may change linearly in proportion to the weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hydraulic bellow type scale as claimed in claim 5 further comprising an insulator between said variable capacitor and said weight transmitting bellows.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1986-01-03 | 1986-07-05 | 1987-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-03 | 1990-07-05 | 1991-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-03 | 1994-07-05 | 1995-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |