Patent ID: 6127635
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
Combinational weighing device comprising a plurality of load cells with corresponding associated weighing hoppers W.sub.1 . . . W.sub.10) each having a closable outlet, an outlet-side transfer device (5) for supplying weighed products into packages to be arranged therebelow, and a controller (6) having an input connected to the output sides of the load cells and an output connected to respective drives for operating the closable outlets of the weighing hoppers, the controller controlling the outlets of the weighing hoppers such that a respective subcombination of several weighing hoppers is selected to form a total amount to be supplied to a package, characterized in that the controller is switchable to a second operational mode wherein it drives the outlets of the weighing hoppers such that each weighing hopper is selected independently of the other weighing hoppers.