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Apparatus for stabilizing a load cell
Assignee: CAMPBELL DESIGN GROUP Inc DBA CAMPBELL ENGINEERING COMPANY A CA CORP
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Filing: 1984-10-15
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Granted: 1987-04-21
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Expires: 2004-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for stabilizing a load cell which may be used for a security floor plate connected to the load cell in cooperation with a platform. The apparatus utilizes an arm supported by the platform and fixed to the floor plate. A pedestal is also included which is supported from the platform and supports the load cell and connected floor plate above the platform. Lateral movement between the pedestal and the supported load cell is limited without inhibiting vertical movements of the load cell and connected floor plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Labarile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G21/00; G01G21/23; G01G21/02; G01G21/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for stabilizing a load cell and a connected floor plate above a platform, said floor plate including an attached superstructure, comprising: a. an arm lying adjacent to and obtaining support from the platform, said arm having a portion fixed to the floor plate, said arm including an edge portion fixed to the floor plate along a transverse dimension of the floor plate, said arm possessing sufficient strength characteristics to prevent downward movement of the floor plate resulting from a tipping force on the superstructure, said arm permitting direct forces on the floor plate to activate the load cell; b. a pedestal obtaining support from the platform, said pedestal supporting the load cell and connected floor plate above the platform; c. means for limiting lateral movement between said pedestal and the supported load cell connected to the floor plate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for stabilizing a load cell and a connected floor plate above a platform, said floor plate including an attached superstructure, comprising: a. an arm lying adjacent to and obtaining support from the platform, said arm having a portion fixed to the floor plate, said arm including an edge portion fixed to the floor plate along a transverse dimension of the floor plate, said arm possessing sufficient strength characteristics to prevent downward movement of the floor plate resulting from a tipping force on the superstructure, said arm permitting direct forces on the floor plate to activate the load cell; b. a pedestal obtaining support from the platform, said pedestal supporting the load cell and connected floor plate above the platform; c. means for limiting lateral movement between said pedestal and the supported load cell connected to the floor plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said arm rests directly on the platform and said pedestal lies intermediate said arm and the load cell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which said means for limiting lateral movement between said pedestal and the supported load cell includes a boss fixed to the platform and connected to the floor plate for limiting lateral movement thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which said boss and the floor plate connection permits vertical movement therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which said boss extends through the floor plate and includes a stop to prevent disconnection of said boss and the floor plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 4 which further comprises means for cushioning said connection between said boss and the floor plate.
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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) | 1990-04-20 | 1990-10-20 | 1991-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-04-20 | 1994-10-20 | 1995-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-04-20 | 1998-10-20 | 1999-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |