Systems and methods for a weigh bridge cell adapter
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsAndrew James Sukalski, Scott Ray Janssen, Cory Hainy
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for an adapter bar for a weigh bridge. The adapter bar includes an adapter extension that is configured to extend into one or more support plates comprising a structure of the weigh bridge. The adapter bar further includes an adjustable mount, which is configured to receive a load cell and adjust a vertical position or elevation of the weigh bridge relative to the load cell. The adjustable mount can include a threaded shaft that is connected to the adjustable mount, the threaded shaft being operable to adjust a vertical position of the weigh bridge relative to a baseplate secured to an underlying surface.
Claims20
An adapter bar for a weigh bridge comprising:
- an adapter extension configured to extend into one or more support plates of the weigh bridge;
- and
- an adjustable mount configured to receive a load cell and adjust a vertical position of the weigh bridge relative to the load cell.
A method for installing an adapter and canister load cell for a weigh bridge, the method comprising:
- inserting an extension of an adapter bar into one or more openings of one or more support plates of the weigh bridge;
- arranging a baseplate on a surface below an adjustable mount of the adapter bar;
- aligning the baseplate with the adjustable mount;
- securing the baseplate to the surface based on a position of the adjustable mount;
- installing a load cell between the adjustable mount and the baseplate;
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- adjusting the adjustable mount to secure the load cell between the adjustable mount and the baseplate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.