Patent ID: 6222450
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: B65F

Abstract:
A support assembly for a metal detection device having a housing with a large central orifice, an induction member surrounding said orifice for generating a varying output voltage when a metal object is passed nearby, and means including pulse emitting and pulse receiving members for selectively sensing an object passing through said orifice, said support assembly comprising:a base member having front, rear and opposed side portions sized and shaped for positioning beneath said housing, said base member having a central aperture for substantial alignment with said housing orifice when positioned beneath said housing;a mechanism for securing said base member to said housing;a plurality of mounting posts disposed along said base member front, rear and side portions for positioning a metal detection device induction member about the central aperture;mounting means for said pulse emitting and pulse receiving members on opposite sides of said central aperture; anda plurality of pulse regulating elements for eliminating ambient light interference and cross-pulse sensing.