Patent ID: 7140403

Claim:
A machine ( 1 ) for metering a product into capsules ( 3 ), and comprising conveying means ( 2 ) for conveying said capsules ( 3 ); a metering station ( 9 , 10 ) for metering said product; an empty-capsule weighing station ( 5 ); and a full-capsule weighing station ( 12 ); said machine being characterized in that said empty-capsule weighing station ( 5 ) comprises a compact, fast-response scale ( 17 ), a first pickup arm ( 13 ) for removing a capsule from a conveying wheel ( 15 ) conveying empty capsules, and a second release arm ( 14 ) for removing a capsule ( 3 ) from said pickup arm ( 13 ) and releasing said capsule ( 3 ) to said conveying wheel ( 15 ); one of said arms ( 13 , 14 ) feeding and removing said capsule ( 3 ) to and from said scale ( 17 ).