Patent ID: 6640158
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: G01F,G01G

Abstract:
An apparatus for selectively feeding a stream of material along first and second pathways comprising:a) a deflectable, curved weigh pan for receiving a continuous flow of material and discharging the material along a first pathway; b) a material flow diverter having a lowered position beneath said first pathway, and a raised position intersecting said pathway, said diverter including a lower surface to engage said material and divert said material to a second pathway when said diverter is in the raised position; c) a deflection measurement means for continually measuring the deflection of said pan; d) a controller to receive deflection measurement information from said measurement means and transmit an actuation signal when a given weight of material corresponding to a target weight has crossed said pan; and e) an actuator to move said diverter between said first and second positions responsive to receipt of an actuation signal from said controller.