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Weighing cell having a plug-type connection for receiving a conveyor system

  • US 8,138,431 B2
  • Filed: 11/20/2006
  • Issued: 03/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for determining the weight of goods transported by a conveyor system, the apparatus including:

  • (a) a weighing cell;

    (b) a load receptor operable to receive a weight to be measured by the weighing cell; and

    (c) a first part of a plug connection mounted on the load receptor, the first part of the plug connection being operable to make a mechanical connection and an electrical connection with the conveyor system via a complementary second part of the plug connection which is connected to the conveyor system, the conveyor system including a motor and being operative to transport goods in a conveying direction, wherein the electrical connection comprises a complete electrical connection between the conveyor system and the weighing cell, and wherein removing the conveyor system from the load receptor completely disconnects the conveyor system from the weighing cell.

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