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Apparatus and method for improving the accuracy of a loss-in-weight feeding system
Assignee: K Tron Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1985-03-19
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Granted: 1987-01-13
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Expires: 2005-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A control for loss-in-weight feeders which decreases flow error during refill of the feeder hopper. The weight range (empty to full capacity) of the hopper is divided into weight increments. Samples are taken of the hopper weight during discharge and refill, and each sample is assigned to a weight increment. During discharge, a scale factor related to the density of material in the hopper is computed, assigned to a weight increment and stored in memory; and the hopper feed screw is driven at a speed proportional to the computed scale factor. During refill, the stored scale factors are retrieved from memory and the hopper feed screw is driven at a speed proportional to the stored scale factors; but no additional scale factors are calculated.
Inventors
- 👤 David H. Wilson
- 👤 James M. Loe
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-01 20:25
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G13/00; G01G13/02; G01G13/04; G01G13/08; B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/16; B65G47/18; B65G47/19; G01G11/00; G01G11/08; G01G11/14; G01G11/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during a first period and a second period, said material having an effective density which is dependent on the quantity of material in said storing means; means for generating a signal representing the effective density of material being discharged during said first period, said signal being different for different effective densities; and means responsive to the quantity of material in said storing means during said second period and to said signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period to compensate for change of the effective density of the material being discharged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during a first period and a second period, said material having an effective density which is dependent on the quantity of material in said storing means; means for generating a signal representing the effective density of material being discharged during said first period, said signal being different for different effective densities; and means responsive to the quantity of material in said storing means during said second period and to said signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period to compensate for change of the effective density of the material being discharged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during a first period and a second period; means for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period, said signal being different for different quantities of material stored; and means responsive to the quantity of material in said means for storing during said second period and to said stored signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during a first period and a second period; means for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period, said signal being different for different quantities of material stored; and means responsive to the quantity of material in said means for storing during said second period and to said stored signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
105 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during alternating first and second periods; means for refilling said means for storing during said second periods; means for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period, the discharge of material being different for different quantities of material stored; and means responsive to the quantity of material in said means for storing during said second period and to said stored signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
105 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during alternating first and second periods; means for refilling said means for storing during said second periods; means for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period, the discharge of material being different for different quantities of material stored; and means responsive to the quantity of material in said means for storing during said second period and to said stored signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during a first and second period; means for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period, said discharge of material being different for different quantities of material in said means for storing; and means responsive to the quantity of material in said storing means during said second period and to a signal derived from said stored signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during a first and second period; means for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period, said discharge of material being different for different quantities of material in said means for storing; and means responsive to the quantity of material in said storing means during said second period and to a signal derived from said stored signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
104 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during first and second periods; means for sensing the weight of said quantity of material; means for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period and related to said weight sensed during said first period; and means responsive to the weight of material in said storing means during said second period and to a signal derived from said stored signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
104 words
A material feeding system comprising: means for storing a quantity of material; means for discharging said material from said means for storing during first and second periods; means for sensing the weight of said quantity of material; means for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period and related to said weight sensed during said first period; and means responsive to the weight of material in said storing means during said second period and to a signal derived from said stored signal for controlling said means for discharging during at least a portion of said second period.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a loss in weight feeding system including means for receiving a quantity of material and means for discharging said material during alternating first and second periods wherein the means for discharging is controlled to provide discharge at a predetermined mass flow rate during said first period and discharge at a volumetric flow rate during said second period, the improvement comprising: means responsive to the weight of material during said first period for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material for a predetermined weight of the quantity of material; and means responsive to the weight of material during said second period and to a signal derived from said stored signal for controlling said volumetric flow rate during said second period.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a loss in weight feeding system including means for receiving a quantity of material and means for discharging said material during alternating first and second periods wherein the means for discharging is controlled to provide discharge at a predetermined mass flow rate during said first period and discharge at a volumetric flow rate during said second period, the improvement comprising: means responsive to the weight of material during said first period for generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material for a predetermined weight of the quantity of material; and means responsive to the weight of material during said second period and to a signal derived from said stored signal for controlling said volumetric flow rate during said second period.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for feeding material comprising: storing a quantity of material; discharging said material from said stored quantity during alternating first and second periods; generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period; and controlling said discharge during at least a portion of said second period in response to the quantity of material stored during said second period and a signal derived from said stored signal.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for feeding material comprising: storing a quantity of material; discharging said material from said stored quantity during alternating first and second periods; generating and storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period; and controlling said discharge during at least a portion of said second period in response to the quantity of material stored during said second period and a signal derived from said stored signal.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
155 words
A method for feeding material comprising: storing a quantity of material in a means for storing; discharging said stored material from said means for storing during alternating first and second periods; sensing the weight of material discharging during said first period; computing the mass flow rate of material being discharged during said first period in response to said weight sensed during said first period and maintaining said mass flow rate at a selected value during said first period; storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period, said signal being different for different rates of discharge; refilling said means for storing during said second period; sensing the weight of material in said means for storing during said second period; and controlling said discharge during at least a portion of said second period in response to said weight sensed during said second period and to a signal derived from said stored signal.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
155 words
A method for feeding material comprising: storing a quantity of material in a means for storing; discharging said stored material from said means for storing during alternating first and second periods; sensing the weight of material discharging during said first period; computing the mass flow rate of material being discharged during said first period in response to said weight sensed during said first period and maintaining said mass flow rate at a selected value during said first period; storing a signal related to the discharge of material during said first period, said signal being different for different rates of discharge; refilling said means for storing during said second period; sensing the weight of material in said means for storing during said second period; and controlling said discharge during at least a portion of said second period in response to said weight sensed during said second period and to a signal derived from said stored signal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system as recited in claim 1 wherein said signal is in digital form.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system as recited in claim 2 wherein said signal is in digital form.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system as recited in claim 3 wherein said signal is in digital form.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system as recited in claim 4 wherein said stored signal is in digital form.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system as recited in claim 5 wherein said stored signal is in digital form.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
In a loss in weight feeding system as recited in claim 9 wherein said stored signal is in digital form.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as recited in claim 7 wherein said stored signal is in digital form.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as recited in claim 8 wherein said stored signal is in digital form.
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