Patents Assigned to Fairbanks Scales Inc.
  • Patent number: 5606516
    Abstract: A pressure transducer module includes a plurality of cavities, each cavity in fluid communication with a hydraulic load cell. Each cavity deforms with variations in the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the cavity. Sensors generate output signals representative of the deformation of the cavities. The sensor output signals are digitized and multiplexed, whereby the transducer module generates a digital output data stream. The pressure transducer module is pre-calibrated for creep, hysteresis, non-linearity and temperature related errors. A computer controller stores the calibration data for the module. The pressure transducer module also includes a temperature sensor. A weighing system includes a weighing platform or structure; at least one pressure transducer module; and hydraulic transducers for measuring the load applied to the weighing platform or structure. A controller receives the outputs of the sensors and applies the calibration data to calculate the weight of the load on the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Fairbanks Scales Inc.
    Inventors: Alec T. Douglas, Harry J. Keen