Load cell that is symmetrical about a central vertical axis
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1. A load cell assembly comprising only one load cell symmetrical about a central vertical axis and comprising first and second mounting surfaces each on the same horizontal plane;
- anda plurality of load cell attachment brackets coupled to the load cell at the first and second mounting surfaces, wherein the load cell attachment brackets are configured for attachment to a support structure and to a loading fixture, wherein at least one of;
the plurality of load cell attachment brackets are arrayed one above the other, and the plurality of load cell attachment brackets are arranged above the only one load cell;
orthe plurality of load cell attachment brackets have a longitudinal axis extending in a same direction as the only one load cell.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a load cell symmetrical about a central vertical axis and comprising first and second mounting surfaces, each on the same horizontal plane and configured for attachment to a support structure and to a loading fixture respectively.
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1. A load cell assembly comprising only one load cell symmetrical about a central vertical axis and comprising first and second mounting surfaces each on the same horizontal plane;
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a plurality of load cell attachment brackets coupled to the load cell at the first and second mounting surfaces, wherein the load cell attachment brackets are configured for attachment to a support structure and to a loading fixture, wherein at least one of; the plurality of load cell attachment brackets are arrayed one above the other, and the plurality of load cell attachment brackets are arranged above the only one load cell;
orthe plurality of load cell attachment brackets have a longitudinal axis extending in a same direction as the only one load cell. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29)
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- 2. A weigh scale comprising a load cell symmetrical about a central vertical axis and comprising first and second mounting surfaces, each on the same horizontal plane and configured for attachment to a support structure and to a loading fixture respectively, the load cell coupled to a load cell attachment bracket assembly comprising a pair of load cell attachment brackets each having mounting elements, wherein each of the load cell attachment brackets extend, with respect to a longitudinal axis of the load cell, from the first mounting surface to beyond the second mounting surface.
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3. A load cell assembly comprising a load cell symmetrical about a central vertical axis and comprising first and second mounting surfaces each on the same horizontal plane;
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a plurality of load cell attachment brackets coupled to the load cell at the first and second mounting surfaces, wherein the load cell attachment brackets are configured for attachment to a support structure and to a loading fixture, wherein the plurality of load cell attachment brackets are arrayed one above the other, and the plurality of load cell attachment brackets are arranged above the load cell. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 30, 31, 32)
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