Patent ID: 7156238

Claim:
An apparatus for inspecting sealed packages having volumetric dimensions comprising: a frame having an inlet and an outlet side; conveyor means for conveying packages along a path of transport from the inlet side through said frame towards said outlet side; first inspection means disposed adjacent to said conveyor means and pivotally connected to said frame, such that upon being contacted by a package located on said conveyor means said first inspection means pivots around at least a first pivoting point, wherein said first inspection means comprises first counteracting means for applying a first load on said package urging said first inspection means against said package to be tested; means for generating a first indication of the volumetric dimensions of said package; load means disposed adjacent to said conveyor means and downstream of said first inspection means seen in the direction of transport of said package, said load means being pivotally connected to said frame for applying a static load on said package to be inspected; second inspection means disposed adjacent to said conveyor means and downstream of said load means seen in the direction of transport of said package, wherein said second inspection means: (a) is pivotally connected to said frame, such that upon being contacted by said package said second inspection means pivots around at least a first pivoting point; and (b) comprises second counteracting means for applying a second load on said package urging said second inspection means against said package to be tested; and means for generating a second indication of the volumetric dimensions of said package.