Methods and apparatus for multiple support and weight measurement points in a scanner scale combination
First Claim
1. A base for a scanner scale combination, comprising:
- a housing base containing optical components for scanning; and
a plurality of load cells mounted on top of the housing base and at a level above the optical components, the load cells mounted in such a way that each load bearing element of a load cell will bear a portion of the weight of a scanner top plate that may be secured to the base.
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Abstract
Systems and techniques for scanner scale implementation and operation using a plurality of load cells mounted in a planar arrangement. A plurality of load cells is mounted to a scanner base. The load cells are secured within a mounting chassis in such a way that the load bearing elements of the load cells extend through the protective cover. The mounting chassis and load cells may be mounted to the scanner base. A scanner top plate may be secured to the load cells such that the weight of the scanner top plate and any object placed on the scanner top plate is borne by the load bearing elements of the load cells, part of the weight being borne by the load bearing element of each load cell. Upon presentation of an object for weighing, weight signals generated by the load cells are processed to produce a weight reading for the object.
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19 Claims
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1. A base for a scanner scale combination, comprising:
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a housing base containing optical components for scanning; and a plurality of load cells mounted on top of the housing base and at a level above the optical components, the load cells mounted in such a way that each load bearing element of a load cell will bear a portion of the weight of a scanner top plate that may be secured to the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of scanner scale combination assembly and operation, comprising the steps of;
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mounting a plurality of load cells on top of a scanner base containing optical components for scanning, the plurality of load cells being at a level above the optical components; securing a scanner top plate to the scanner base such that a portion of the weight of the scanner top plate is borne by a load bearing elements of each of the load cells; and upon placement of an object on the top plate for weighing, receiving weight signals generated by the load cells and processing the weight signals to generate a weight reading for the object. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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