Scale Lock
AssigneeRobert Bosch GmbH
InventorsJosh Nielson, Benjamin Borton
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Abstract
A lock assembly includes at least a lock component, a lock member, and a bracket. The lock component is securable to a load cell. The lock member is configured to move into a first position to provide an unlocked state in which the lock member is disengaged from the lock component. In the unlocked state, the load cell is physically unsecured from the lock member and enabled to operate. The lock member is configured to move into a second position to provide a locked state in which the lock member is engaged with the lock component. In the locked state, the load cell is physically secured to the lock member via the lock component. The bracket is configured to support the lock member in relation to the lock component.
Claims20
A lock assembly for a load cell, the lock assembly comprising:
- a lock component securable to the load cell;
- a lock member configured to move between at least (i) a first position such that the lock member is disengaged from the lock component to provide an unlocked state and (ii) a second position such that the lock member is engaged with the lock component to provide a locked state;
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- a bracket configured to support the lock member in relation to the lock component.
A mobile service unit comprising:
- a base;
- a load cell supported on the base;
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- a lock assembly including:
- a lock component securable to the load cell;
- a lock member configured to move between at least (i) a first position such that the lock member is disengaged from the lock component to provide an unlocked state and (ii) a second position such that the lock member is engaged with the lock component to provide a locked state;
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- a bracket secured to the base and structured to support the lock member in relation to the lock component.
A mobile service unit comprising:
- a base;
- a load cell supported on the base;
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- a lock assembly configured to selectively provide an unlocked state of the load cell and a locked state of the load cell, the lock assembly including:
- a lock member configured to move between at least (i) a first position to provide the unlocked state and (ii) a second position to provide the locked state;
- a bracket secured to the base, the bracket being configured to support the lock member;
- an electrical switch secured to the bracket, the electrical switch being configured to connect power to the load cell when activated and disconnect power from the load cell when deactivated;
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- an actuator configured to activate the electrical switch when the lock assembly is in the unlocked state and deactivate the electrical switch when the lock assembly is in the locked state.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.