Automatic apparatus for high speed precision portioning of granules by weight
AssigneeADR International Limited
InventorDaniel David Pearlson
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Abstract
An automated granule portioning system includes at least one volumetric measuring chamber capable of adjusting the volume of the chamber automatically to a programmed target volume and arranged to receive a first portion of granules into the chamber to fill the target volume. A transport system automatically delivers the target volume of granules from the chamber to a weighing device. A granule metering device dispenses granules and, depending on a signal from the weighing device that the first portion of granules is below a programmed target weight, dispenses granules to the first portion to increase the weight to achieve a second portion having the target weight.
Claims11
An apparatus for automated granule portioning, the apparatus comprising a volumetric assembly comprising at least one telescopic chamber and a gear mechanism capable of adjusting the volume of the telescopic chamber, the volumetric assembly being arranged to receive granules into the telescopic chamber to fill the volume of the telescopic chamber.
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