Patent ID: 6759602
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
A method for weighing mailpieces while in motion in a mailpiece weighing system having a system controller comprising:receiving mailpiece in the transport system; moving said mailpiece along a horizontal transport path coupled to a weighing mechanism; supporting said moving mailpiece in said horizontal transport path with a guide; generating a signal corresponding to a weight of said moving mailpiece when said moving mailpiece reaches said weighing mechanism on said horizontal transport path; comparing said weight of said moving mailpiece to a postal weight break to determine if said postal weight break is within the margin of error of said weighing mechanism; stopping transport of said moving mailpiece if said postal weight break is within the margin of error of said weighing mechanism; reweighing said mailpiece if said postal weight break is within the margin of error of said weighing mechanism; and transmitting said signal to said system controller.