Abstract: An accumulation and conveyor integrations system is provided which incorporates at least two separated conveying apparatus to convey, accumulate, and meter the output of product onto a downstream line. When a downstream apparatus goes offline, a method of controlling reentry or integration of upstream and downstream lines is provided. The system and method can maximize product output from the downstream line by enabling continued loading of an upstream conveyor at a given rate and subsequent downloading at a temporary increased rate.

Abstract: A system and method are provided which enable rapid static weight measurements of packages within a conveyor system. High through-put rates at, or greater than, in-motion scale systems are achieved at static scale accuracies. The system can be employed in existing conveyor systems to decrease man-hours, increase production, and improve weighing accuracy. The system can accommodate packages which vary in size or in type within a given conveyor run. Fins are affixed to the scale base and positioned to run parallel to and in between conveyor belts. Conveyor belts over the scale base are pivoted to expose the fins upon which the package to be weighed subsequently rests. After weighing, belts are returned to the horizontal position and conveying resumes.