Back to results
US 12,693,151 B1Granted
Electrode weighing apparatus and method
AssigneeMazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc.
InventorTom D. Schiller
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
An apparatus for weighing an electrode is provided. The apparatus may include a platform, an electrode holder, and one or more load cells. The electrode holder may include a frame having an axial passage shaped to receive the electrode. The load cells may be positioned between the electrode holder and the platform. When the electrode is received within the axial passage, the load cells may measure a weight of the electrode.
Claims8
An apparatus for weighing an electrode, comprising:
- a platform;
- an electrode holder including a first frame having a first axial passage shaped to receive the electrode;
- a housing positioned between the platform and the electrode holder;
- a second frame including a second axial passage aligned with the first axial passage;
- and
- a first load cell, a second load cell, and a third load cell each positioned on the housing between the electrode holder and the platform,
- wherein when the electrode is received within the first axial passage, the first second and third load cells measure a weight of the electrode.
4 more elements
A method of determining a weight of an electrode, comprising:
- providing a platform;
- providing an electrode holder positioned above the platform, the electrode holder including a first frame having a first axial passage;
- providing a second frame having a second axial passage aligned with the first axial passage;
- providing a first load cell positioned between the electrode holder and the platform;
- inserting an electrode within the first axial passage and the second axial passage;
- engaging a latch on the electrode holder such that the latch mechanically engages the electrode, the electrode is biased against an inner surface of the first axial passage, and the electrode is secured within the first axial passage;
- measuring, via the first load cell, the weight of the electrode;
- communicating the measured weight of the electrode to a user;
- and
- disengaging the latch such that the electrode is released from the first axial passage.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.