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Weighing system and methods of operating such weighing system

  • US 8,452,525 B2
  • Filed: 09/22/2011
  • Issued: 05/28/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A weighing system for detecting total weight, including optional external loads, and monitoring of center of gravity of a helicopter, comprising:

  • a fuselage of the helicopter,a landing gear, mounted to the fuselage by flanges,weighing cells integrated into said flanges,a control unit for calculations of the center of gravity and total weight of the helicopter, andconnection means from said weighing cells to the control unit for transfer of weights detected by said weighing cells;

    wherein each of said flanges has two fork type projections separated from and facing each other; and

    wherein attachment means for an external lifting gear are provided at the landing gear for any external loads.

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