Patent ID: 8735745
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: A01D,G01G

Abstract:
1. A weighing device for a bulk material conveyor, the weighing device being arranged in a location where bulk material is flowing comprising: a bottom plate stationary relative to said bulk material conveyor, an upper movable plate disposed above said bottom plate whereby the bulk material flows on the upper movable plate, at least one load cell connected to said bottom plate and to said upper movable plate, a rotating reference member for contact with bulk material flow; a sensor member operatively connected to the rotating reference member; a data processing circuit operatively connected to said at least one load cell and to said sensor member, and a deflector plate at an entrance towards the upper movable plate with the deflector plate having an upper edge hinged to a rotation axis and a bottom edge positioned close to and above the upper movable plate.