Patent ID: 9074924
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
1. A combined weighing/metal-detection system comprising: at least one support frame through which the combined weighing/metal-detection system is adapted to be supported on a floor; at least two weighing cells which are arranged at mounting locations on the at least one support frame; at least one conveyor device which, in an operating mode of the weighing/metal-detection system, rests on the weighing cells; a metal detector with a passage opening, wherein the at least one conveyor device is arranged to pass through the opening of the metal detector; wherein relative to a transport direction of the at least one conveyor device, the at least two weighing cells are arranged, respectively, on opposite sides of the metal detector; and wherein the metal detector is supported on the at least one support frame at mounting locations different from the mounting locations of the at least two weighing cells, such that the at least two weighing cells do not carry a pre-load of the metal detector and functions of weighing and of detecting metallic contaminants are adapted to occur on a same one of the at least one conveyor device.