CN103443598B

CN103443598B - Feedbox monitoring system and method

Info

Publication number: CN103443598B
Application number: CN201180068584.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: M·H·耶格
Original assignee: HerdStar LLC
Current assignee: HerdStar LLC
Priority date: 2010-12-28
Filing date: 2011-12-28
Publication date: 2015-11-25
Anticipated expiration: 2031-12-28
Also published as: WO2012092334A1; CA2822294A1; CN103443598A; KR20140022793A; CA2822294C; KR101900521B1

Abstract

Case monitoring system had both been used as the device promoted by case, was used as again the weighing system of the material level of monitoring or the feed measured in case or other products.Provide various embodiment and the method for transforming case monitoring system for existing case.In addition, the precision provided by various embodiment makes people's case that can calculate to a nicety when will become empty.Therefore, such as, feed-processing plant can know the Date Required of expection in advance, thus allows feed-processing plant optimize its arrangement better and send.

Description

Feedbox monitoring system and method

Related application

This application claims the rights and interests of the U.S. Provisional Application 61/427,593 that on Dec 28th, 2010 submits to, the disclosure of this U.S. Provisional Application is incorporated to by reference at this.

Technical field

Present invention relates in general to feedbox monitor etc. and the method for installing feedbox monitor.More specifically, the present invention relates to the feedbox monitor with LOAD CELLS, this LOAD CELLS is placed in above the bottom of case leg.

Background technology

Many animal feeding facilities have the feed delivery system of bulk cargo case and robotization.In theory, these casees and delivery system are intended to ensure that feed flows to feeder without interruption.But in fact, various known delivery system causes and destroys the difference of feed acquisition capability, and this may have very serious consequence.Such as, feed shortage event can cause animal health problem, and such as ulcer, particularly for pig.Other potential health problem comprises such as species and stings tail and hemorrhagic bowel syndrome, and this is normally fatal for animal.In addition, believe that even a feed shortage event also can have long-term negative effect to body weight increase.As a result, paid bonus can directly be affected.

Feed shortage event can be caused by various inducement.A significant inducement is human error.Human error is usually relevant to empty van, and this situation is not to occur when mode makes a reservation for, prepares and send feed timely.Other inducement of feed shortage event comprises bridge joint and the mouse hole of such as feed.In these cases, feed still remains in case, but can not flow to and send or helical conveyer system.As a result, even if there is feed in case, it is not also delivered to animal.Now, feed delivery system can be turned off due to the timer of its overrun.So can not feed be sent before feed delivery system is manually reset.If manufacturer is not monitoring feed delivery system closely, animal can not get feed in the long time period.Although can prevent feed shortage event in practice, they still occur quite continually.

A kind of method of feed shortage event that prevents comprises by climbing ladder to case top and naked eyes are watched attentively and the material level of monitoring case comes artificially and checks each case.The method is required great effort and meeting quite dangerous, especially under cold, icing or rainy weather.For saving time and avoiding the security risk relevant to climbing case top, some workmans by means of physically knock box with the material level by listening echo to estimate feed.But the method can not provide very accurate information for manufacturer.The method is also still effort, because workman must check each independent case in artificially.In addition, compared with in the past, more generally farm and workman isolate now.As a result, more energy be spent check and monitor feeding systems.Therefore, feedbox is not usually enough checked to prevent feed shortage event continually, because will cost a lot of money time inspection box, and rush order can not realize usually fast enough in addition.

Therefore, electronic monitor has been designed to monitor feed level.These known electronic monitors are equipped with the compression LOAD CELLS that the concrete slab below case leg is located.LOAD CELLS is measured the forage volume in case and can such as from sending and consume the change following the tracks of material level and feed relative.A part for these known electronic monitors can make manufacturer obtain feed level data by phone.But many manufacturers selects not adopt these known systems, because their are expensive and be difficult to transform existing case.Case leg need independent lifting jack or crane can be made to rise about 3-4 inch from concrete slab.Case rise is made to destroy between case and be transported to the connection between the conveyance conduit of feeding point by feed from case.Known electronics feedbox monitor may be also insecure, because they usually easily have a negative impact to their measuring accuracy due to the ice below supporting structure and foreign matter.These supporting devices comprise the foot pad on the concrete slab that is bolted to below case.Foot pad is bolted to concrete slab to bring LOAD CELLS system can be made fully to reverse and often produce the moment of torsion of false readings.

Some other known systems are based on sonar or ultrasound wave.A shortcoming of these systems is that they are only reported feed level and do not report weight.Therefore, when such as there is the bridge joint of feed or mouse hole, when there is the marked change of feed density or there is temperature variation, these systems are difficult to maintain precision.All these events all can change associating between the substantial amount of feed level and feed or weight.Also only monitoring material position can be provided based on sonar or hyperacoustic known system.Therefore, they cannot accurately measure the weight of feed of sending or consuming.The invention solves the problem relevant to prior art.

Summary of the invention

According to various exemplary embodiment, a kind of case monitoring system had both been used as the device promoted by case, was used as again the weighing system of the feed level in monitoring or measurement feedbox.Provide and there are LOAD CELLS (load cell, force cell, loadcell) and the various embodiments for the method to existing case transformation case monitoring system.In addition, the precision provided by various embodiment makes us the feedbox that can calculate to a nicety when will become empty.Therefore, feed-processing plant can extract the required day number recognizing expection, thus allows feed-processing plant to optimize its arrangement and delivery better.

An embodiment relates to so a kind of feedbox monitoring system, namely, this feedbox monitoring system has the LOAD CELLS that tension is hung, and this LOAD CELLS accurately measures the forage volume of turnover feedbox, and described feedbox has the case leg be bearing in by case above ground.Whether the feedbox monitoring system of this embodiment can not consume feed due to the bridge joint of feed in such as case by fast monitored animal.This feedbox monitoring system comprises the framework being configured to be fixed to ground.LOAD CELLS engages with framework and is configured to measure the weight of case.Various preferred embodiment comprises hoisting gear, and this hoisting gear is arranged to optionally lift tank leg, thus applies load to LOAD CELLS.Another aspect of the present invention relates to a kind of by operatively connecting at least one feedbox monitor to each case leg and the data of collecting from LOAD CELLS being transferred to display device to monitor the method for forage volume in the case with multiple case leg.

Another preferred embodiment for measuring case weight comprises: can be close to the framework that a case leg is fixed to ground; Be connected to this framework and be operatively placed into the LOAD CELLS of the weight with the case being applied to LOAD CELLS; Mechanical connector, this mechanical connector is attached to LOAD CELLS, can be attached to contiguous case leg and be constructed and arranged to the certain altitude place of the bottom hung of case leg below LOAD CELLS; And the first plate be fixed between mechanical connector and case leg or support.

The preferred embodiment substituted comprises: one group of case monitoring system, and this group case monitoring system comprises and can be fixed to the first framework of ground by adjacent tank leg; First LOAD CELLS, this first LOAD CELLS is carried by the first framework and is operatively positioned to have the weight that (obtaining) is applied to the case of the first LOAD CELLS; Be fixed on the first mechanical connector in LOAD CELLS; Be fixed on the first support on mechanical connector and case leg; Can be fixed on the second framework on ground by adjacent tank leg, this second framework is close to the first framework; Second LOAD CELLS, this second LOAD CELLS is carried by the second framework and is operatively positioned to the weight with the case being applied to the second LOAD CELLS; And the second mechanical connector be fixed in the second LOAD CELLS; Be fixed on the second support on the second mechanical connector and case leg, this second framework construction and to be arranged to be fixed on the first support and by the certain altitude place of the bottom hung of case leg below LOAD CELLS.

Other alternate embodiment comprises the cross bar hung from two LOAD CELLS.These preferred embodiments comprise: a framing, and each framework has opening; Be placed in the cross bar in opening at least in part; Wherein cross bar arranges and is configured to case leg can be located between framework on cross bar.Each framework comprises the LOAD CELLS with top and bottom; Top is connected to corresponding frame and one end of corresponding cross bar and bottom interconnect.Cross bar can be made to rise to make case leg rise subsequently, and therefore apply load close to the respective base of LOAD CELLS to one group of LOAD CELLS.The present invention also comprises the method installing and use these case monitoring systems, and its raising middle flask leg is located between two frameworks on the top of cross bar.

Another aspect of the present invention is directed to method case monitoring system as escribed above being mounted to the leg of feedbox.The method comprises the following steps substantially: at least one case monitoring system to be fixed on one or more case leg and to use case monitoring system to be bearing in by case leg above the ground preferably more than about 0.5 inch of place, thus being conducive to the transformation of existing case.

A kind of method for optimizing case monitoring system be fixed on case comprises the step providing one group of case monitoring system, and each case monitoring system has: framework; LOAD CELLS, this LOAD CELLS is carried by corresponding frame and is operatively positioned to have the case weight being applied to LOAD CELLS; Be fixed on the mechanical connector in a corresponding LOAD CELLS; And support.Then, the first framework is fixed on ground by adjacent tank leg, is fixed on by the first support on mechanical connector and case leg, is fixed on the first support by the second support.Then, by making mechanical connector rise lift tank leg relative to the position of framework.Preferably, case leg is located below LOAD CELLS.

Various embodiment can provide some advantage.Such as, easily and accurately can monitor feed level, to make significantly to reduce feed shortage event.And, with the feed being equipped with automatic case monitoring system, feeding is carried out to animal and decrease the demand accelerating order and allow feed-grain maker's look-ahead product demand.Can forage yield be improved, and feed conveying cost can be reduced.In addition, case monitoring system described herein can easily He inexpensively be transformed existing case, reduces implementation cost thus.

Other object, advantage and feature become apparent from the description considered below in conjunction with accompanying drawing and attached claim.

Accompanying drawing explanation

In the accompanying drawings, wherein corresponding in whole some views reference number and the corresponding parts of the various embodiment of letter representation, and wherein various embodiment is usually only different in the mode described and/or illustrate, and comprise corresponding parts in other side; Wherein:

Figure 1A is the front plan view of an embodiment of case monitoring system 10.

Figure 1B is the front elevation of the case monitoring system 10 of Figure 1A, and its raising middle flask monitoring system 10 is operatively attached to case leg L.

Fig. 1 C is the fragmentary, perspective view of the amplification of the case monitoring system 10 shown in Figure 1A-1B.

Fig. 1 D is the rear view that operability is connected to the case monitoring system 10 of Figure 1A-1C of case leg L.

Fig. 2 A is the side view of the case monitoring system 10 of Figure 1A-1D.

Fig. 2 B is the opposite side view of the case monitoring system 10 of Figure 1A-1D, and its raising middle flask monitoring system 10 is operatively attached to case leg L.

Fig. 3 A is the front elevation of the framework of the case monitoring system 10 of Figure 1A, shows the preferred fold line of preferred framework 12.

Fig. 3 B is the planimetric map of the folded frame 12 of Fig. 3 A.

Fig. 3 C is the side view of the framework 12 of Fig. 3 A-3B.

Fig. 4 A is the planimetric map of the channel bracket 60 of the case monitoring system 10 of Figure 1A.

Fig. 4 B is the front elevation of the channel bracket 60 of Fig. 4 A, shows preferred fold line.

Fig. 4 C is the side view of the folding channel bracket 60 of Fig. 4 A-4B.

Fig. 5 A is the top view of the load cushion block 70 of the case monitoring system 10 of Figure 1A.

Fig. 5 B is the side cross-sectional view of the load cushion block 70 of Fig. 5 A.

Fig. 6 is the view being attached to the case monitoring system 10 of each leg L of two adjacent case B according to an alternate embodiment.

Fig. 7 illustrates an alternate embodiment of case monitoring system 10 ', and wherein the channel bracket 60 of Figure 1A is substituted by the chain link suspension or mechanical connector 80 being attached to U-shaped folder 82.

Fig. 8 A is the alternative case monitoring system 110 with passage cushion block 160, and case leg L1 is fixed on described passage cushion block.

Fig. 8 B is the skeleton view of the case monitoring system 110 of Fig. 8 A, and this system is fixed on case leg L1.

Fig. 9 A is a decomposition view substituting case monitoring system 210.

Fig. 9 B is the rear view that operability is fixed on the case monitoring system 210 of Fig. 9 A on case leg L2.

Figure 10 A is the decomposition view of another optional case monitoring system 310.

Figure 10 B is the skeleton view of the case monitoring system 301 of Figure 10 A be operatively fixed on case leg L1.

Figure 11 A is the partial, exploded perspective view of one group of case monitoring system 410,410 '.

Figure 11 B is the partial, exploded perspective view of one group of case monitoring system 410,410 ' of Figure 11 A be operatively fixed to one another.

Figure 11 C is the skeleton view of one group of case monitoring system 410,410 ' of Figure 11 A-11B be operatively fixed on case leg L4.

Figure 12 A is the decomposition view of the one group of case monitoring system 510 interconnected by cross bar 560.

Figure 12 B is the skeleton view of one group of case monitoring system 510 of Figure 12 A interconnected by cross bar 560, and the (not shown) such as the case leg of I-beam can be located on described cross bar.

Figure 13 A is the partial, exploded perspective view of one group of case monitoring system 610.

Figure 13 B is the skeleton view of one group of case monitoring system 610 of Figure 13 A be operatively fixed on case leg L6.

Figure 14 A is the partial, exploded perspective view of one group of case monitoring system 710.

Figure 14 B is the skeleton view of one group of case monitoring system 710 of Figure 14 A be operatively fixed on case leg L6.

Figure 15 A be with preferred passage cushion block 260,360,460,660, the skeleton view of 760 mechanical connectors identical with 860 or passage cushion block 160.

Figure 15 B is the rear view of the passage cushion block 160 of Figure 15 A.

Figure 15 C is the side view of the passage cushion block 160 of Figure 15 A-15B.

Figure 15 D is the top view of the passage cushion block 160 of Figure 15 A-15C.

Figure 15 E is the backplan of the passage cushion block 160 of Figure 15 A-15D.

Figure 16 A is the partial, exploded perspective view of optional preferred case monitoring system 812, and it has the first support 862 and the second support 862 ' for being fixed on by case leg L8 on mechanical connector 860.

Figure 16 B is the skeleton view of the case monitoring system 810 of Figure 16 A being partly fixed on case leg L8 (wherein in order to clear removing is fixed on hole 864 " and the bolt of A).

Figure 16 C is the skeleton view of preferably second support 862 ' of the case monitoring system 810 of Figure 16 A-16B.

Embodiment

Should be explained by the mode illustrated instead of limit in the monitoring volume of feedbox or weight and the description of installing the various embodiments implemented in the context of these monitoring systems below.This description is not intended restriction the present invention or its application or purposes.Such as, although various embodiment be described as implementing in this context, should be appreciated that, principle of the present invention is applicable to other environment, as those of ordinary skills by apparent.

In the following description, many specific detail have been set forth to provide the detailed understanding to various embodiment.It is evident that for a person skilled in the art, some embodiments can not use part or all these specific detail to implement.In other examples, do not describe known members and method step in detail.

The various embodiments of case monitoring system are shown in Figure 1A-16C.Now concrete with reference to Figure 1A-3C and Fig. 6, case monitoring system 10 comprises framework 12.In various preferred embodiment, framework 12 is A shape and has hole or opening 13, top 14 and two legs or supporting member 20a and 20b from top 14 diagonally to downward-extension.In an illustrated embodiment, each supporting member 20a and 20b has respective bases or flange 24a and 24b, this flange with for framework 12 is anchored to ground such as concrete slab C-because most of case be arranged on concrete slab-at least one respective flanges hole 28a and 28b.Top 14 comprises bolt hole 16, and it is received for framework 12 being fixed on the bolt 18 on the top of LOAD CELLS 50.In a preferred embodiment, framework 12 can be made up of working steel products (fabricatediron).Or framework can be made up of processing channel-section steel etc.

In certain embodiments, LOAD CELLS 50 is implemented as the S type LOAD CELLS of the weight for the pulling force or change measuring case B.Case monitoring system 10 combines LOAD CELLS 50 to measure weight and the weight change of case B.An exemplary of LOAD CELLS 50 is disclosed in the U.S. Patent application 11/422,910 authorizing the people such as Jaeger, and the mode that the instruction of this application is quoted in full is incorporated herein.In certain embodiments, LOAD CELLS 50 comprises electrical connector 52, this electrical connector has cotton rope, this cotton rope arrives transmitter (not shown) through the hole 22 in one of supporting member 20a and 20b, so that make can such as by wired, wireless or mobile phone or the data that use network such as internet to collect from LOAD CELLS 50 via remote location access.

Also imagining case monitoring system described herein can be an element compared with Iarge-scale system, in this comparatively Iarge-scale system, other data such as animal weight can be used to compile the data transmitted, can monitor and follow the tracks of multiple variable in one central location.This compared with Iarge-scale system also can comprise such as report such as case status report, configuration report for generating, alarm arranges report, the component of the report of feed service condition and case summary report.Case status report can illustrate the image of feedbox, this image display current weight, alarm setting and alert consitions.Configuration report can list the configuration for arranging menu, interface menu and computer port.Alarm arranges the report alarm can listed for each indicator and arranges.The report of feed service condition can list the feed service condition and whole feeds of sending for selected data scope every day of classifying by date.Case summary report can list current box weight and any alert consitions for feedbox.

Now also with reference to Fig. 4 A-C, case monitoring system 10 comprises mechanical connector in addition, is channel bracket 60 in this example, and it is used for case monitoring system 10 to be connected to the leg L of case B.Channel bracket 60 can take the shape of the letter U substantially, at top than dark in bottom, to correspond to the shape of case leg L.In certain embodiments, case monitoring system 10 comprises limiting mechanism 66, with moving up of confined channel support 60.Limiting mechanism 66 prevents case B from promoting and upset (blowover) when such as there is fitful wind and case B is blank.As shown in the figure, limiting mechanism 66 can be backstop band, and this backstop band has for the screw 68 for bolt 69 to be fixed on framework 12 as shown in figs. ia-1 c.Channel bracket 60 also comprises for being received and the groove 62 of support loading cushion block 70 in some instances, and this groove is enough dark in make when channel bracket 60 is bolted to case leg L and framework 12 is fixed on concrete slab C, channel bracket 60 extends beyond backstop band 66, thus allows it to be contacted with backstop band 66 when case B carries and rising so high and retrain by it.This configuration also illustrates in fig. 2.In an alternative embodiment, channel bracket 60 can by a substituting mechanical connector be such as attached to as shown in Figure 7 U-shaped press from both sides 82 chain link suspender 80 substitute.Should be understood that and can use other mechanical connector.

Now also with reference to Fig. 5 A-5B, as mentioned above, case monitoring system 10 preferably also comprises load cushion block 70, and it is interior and supported by channel bracket 60 before support 60 is elevated relative to framework that this load cushion block is received within the groove 62 of channel bracket 60.Load cushion block 70 shown in Fig. 5 A-5B for having screw 72.Load cushion block 70 is positioned in the groove 62 of channel bracket 60.Then the screw 72 through load cushion block 70 is settled bolt 65 and is screwed in LOAD CELLS 50.Load cushion block 70 can move in groove 62.Some of this configuration permission channel bracket 60 are unjustified.

Typical feedbox has the leg of 4,6 or 8 general U-shape.Case monitoring system 10 can be placed in each leg L side and uses anchor bolt 30 to be bolted to concrete slab C through two flange hole 28a and 28b.Two other bolt 65 can be pressed into the screw 64 of channel bracket 60 so that case monitoring system 10 is connected to case leg L.

As mentioned above, case monitoring system 10 comprises bolt 18 etc., and LOAD CELLS 50 is fixed on framework 12 by described bolt.According to various embodiment, when LOAD CELLS 50 hangs from concrete slab C, bolt 18 is also used as lifting jack to promote and supporting LOAD CELLS 50.In certain embodiments, case B is bearing in not higher than about 0.75 inch of place above ground by case monitoring system 10, not higher than 0.5 inch of place above preferred concrete slab C.Because install bin monitoring system 10 need not obvious lift tank B, therefore can transform existing case and will not empty or be separated bending spiral conveyer and associated conduit by case.

For installing the case monitoring system 10 according to a kind of illustrative methods, operatively assemble LOAD CELLS 50, framework 12 and limiting mechanism 66.Then foot pad is made to be separated with case leg L.Next, in case leg L, get out two 0.5 inch bore for channel bracket 60.In the next step, first channel bracket 60 is arranged near leg L side, reduces to make any space between channel bracket 60 and leg L.Once channel bracket 60 is attached on contiguous leg L, framework 12 is alignd with case leg L and fixes with concrete anchor bolt 30.Channel bracket 60 is by also can be used as in order to promote and the bolt 40 of mechanism of supported box leg L is connected to threaded LOAD CELLS 50.Along with bolt 40 rotates such as 7 times, LOAD CELLS 50 moves up and correspondingly makes case leg L move up.In next step, box (summingbox) or transmitter (not shown) will be gathered and to be arranged on case B and to be operatively connected to LOAD CELLS 50.Then, case monitoring system 10 can be linked to by gathering box.Next, one or more binding band is such as used LOAD CELLS 50 to be fixed on case scaffold.Then the preferred field network that case monitoring system 10 is connected to is to realize communicating with remote supervision system.Next, anchor bolt is preferably used to make three case leg L preferably electrical grounding above each framework.

Now also see substituting case monitoring system 110.This case monitoring system 110 is preferred for the case leg L1 replacing being shaped as shown in Figure 8 B.Preferably, each case leg L1 fixes a case monitoring system 110.Case monitoring system 110 preferably includes the framework 12 of A shape substantially, similar to the previous embodiment discussed herein.This preferred framework 112 comprise the opening of location placed in the middle or hole 113, with the top 114 of hole 116 and from top 114 downward and outward extending two supporting members 120a, 120b.Framework 112 also comprises the base portion be made up of flange 124a, 124b, and each flange 124a, 124b have at least one hole 128 for receiving anchor bolt 130, and this anchor bolt is for being fixed on concrete slab C or other ground by framework 112.

Case monitoring system 110 also comprises LOAD CELLS 50, preferred S type LOAD CELLS, but should be understood that the LOAD CELLS of other type can use and within the spirit and scope of the present invention.LOAD CELLS 150 comprises the first end or top 152 with top screw 154 and has bottom or second end 156 of bottom screw 158.For being fixed on framework 112 by LOAD CELLS 150, the hole 116 that bolt 118 can be inserted in the top 114 of framework 112 also passes the top screw 154 of LOAD CELLS 150.If needed, packing ring 119 grade can be set with the top hole 116 of reinforced frame 112.Each supporting member preferably includes hole 122, is used for the electric wire (also see Fig. 1 C and relevant disclosure) of LOAD CELLS 50 for cross-under alternatively.

Mechanical connector or passage cushion block 160 can be laid in hole 113.Shown passage cushion block 160 similarly constructs with mechanical connector 260,360,460,460 ', 660,760 and 860 disclosed in literary composition and arranges.Preferred passage cushion block comprises extension 161, and this extension is limiting channel cushion block 160 moving up in framework hole 113 on the whole.Preferred passage cushion block comprises at least one the side cavities 168a extending through passage cushion block 160 and top hole 168b.Passage cushion block 160 preferably uses the bolt 166 be fixed in the bottom screw 158 of LOAD CELLS 150 and the top hole 168b of passage cushion block 160 to hang from the bottom 156 of LOAD CELLS 150.Therefore, when fixing in corresponding screw 168a through case leg L1 hole and at passage cushion block 160 of bolt 165, the load of case leg L1 is passed to LOAD CELLS 150 near bottom 156.Similar to previous embodiment, rise by swivel bolt 118 or 166 and fall passage cushion block 160 and case leg L1.

Now also with reference to Fig. 9 A-9B, it illustrates another preferred case monitoring system 210 of the present invention.Case monitoring system 210 is preferred for the case of the rectangular tubular leg L2 had as substantially illustrated.Preferably, each case leg L2 fixes a case monitoring system 210.Case monitoring system 210 preferably includes the framework 212 of A shape substantially, the same with previous embodiment.This preferred framework 212 comprise location placed in the middle hole 213, with the top 214 of hole 216 and from top 214 downward and outward extending two supporting members 220a, 220b.Framework 212 also preferably includes the base portion be made up of flange 224a, 224b, and each flange 224a, 224b have at least one hole 228 for receiving anchor bolt 230 or analog, are fixed on concrete slab C or other ground for by framework 212.

Case monitoring system 210 also comprises LOAD CELLS 250, preferred S type LOAD CELLS, but should be understood that the LOAD CELLS of other type also can use and within the spirit and scope of the present invention.LOAD CELLS 250 comprises the first end or top 252 with top screw 254 and has bottom or second end 256 of bottom screw 258.For LOAD CELLS 250 is fixed to framework 212, the hole 216 that bolt 218 can be inserted in the top 214 of framework 212 also passes the top screw 254 of LOAD CELLS 250.As needs, packing ring 219 grade can be set with the top hole 216 of reinforced frame 212.Each supporting member preferably includes for cross-under as required for the hole 222 of the electric wire of LOAD CELLS 250.

Mechanical connector or passage cushion block 260 can be laid in hole 213.Shown passage cushion block 260 similarly constructs with mechanical connector 160,360,460,460 ', 660,760 and 860 disclosed in literary composition and arranges.Preferred passage cushion block 260 comprises at least one side cavities 268a and top hole 268b of extending through passage cushion block 260.Passage cushion block 260 preferably uses and is fixed on the bottom 256 tension suspension of the bolt 266 in the bottom screw 258 of LOAD CELLS 250 and the top screw 268b of passage cushion block 260 from LOAD CELLS 250.Therefore, when fixing in corresponding screw 268a through case leg L2 hole and at passage cushion block 260 of bolt 265, the load of case leg L2 is passed to LOAD CELLS 250 near bottom 256.Similar to previous embodiment, rise by swivel bolt 218 or 266 and fall passage cushion block 260 and case leg L2.

In order to support and strengthen case leg L2, two plates or support 262 are preferably set.Each plate 262 has multiple hole 264, and described hole can be aimed at the side cavities 268a of passage cushion block 260, can pass hole 268a, 264 and use nut 272 to be fixed in hole to make bolt 265.Preferably, a plate 262 is all laid in every side of case leg L2, as shown in the figure.

The preferred use of case monitoring system 110 and 210 is substantially as follows.First, close to bottom (substantially see Fig. 8 B, 9B) (not shown) of holing in leg of leg.Preferably on each leg L1, L2 of case, fix a case monitoring system 110,210,310 close to corresponding leg, the hole in case leg is aimed at hole 168a, the 268a in passage cushion block 160,260.Then, fixedly case monitoring system 110,210 is fixed on respective tank leg L1, L2 to use nut 172,272 by bolt 165,265 is inserted passage cushion block hole 168a, 268a and enters respective tank leg.In various preferred embodiment, plate 262 or packing ring 170 are fixed on the either side of case leg L1, L2 before inserting bolt 165,265 to strengthen leg holes hole.Next, rise passage cushion block 160,260 by swivel bolt 118,218 or 166,266, leg is promoted subsequently.Along with case leg L1, L2 are promoted, the load of case is passed to LOAD CELLS 150,250.Preferably, repeat step disclosed in this section, until each case leg has operatively connected case monitoring system.Respective anchors fixing bolt 130,230 can be used flange 124a, 124b, 224a, 224b of framework 121,212 to be fixed on ground.Then the LOAD CELLS 150,250 of each case monitoring system 110,210 can be connected to transmitter to be used for analyzing to transmit load data.

Another preferred case monitoring system 310 shown in Figure 10 A-10B.The case monitoring system 310 of Figure 10 A-10B is preferred for having the substantially rectangular and case of case leg for tubulose.Preferably, each case leg L3 fixes a case monitoring system 310.Case monitoring system 310 preferably includes the framework 312 of A shape substantially, similar to previous embodiment.This preferred framework 312 comprise location placed in the middle hole 313, with the top 314 of hole 316 and from top 314 downward and outward extending two supporting members 320a, 320b.Framework 312 also comprises the base portion be made up of flange 324a, 324b, and each flange 324a, 324b have at least one hole 328 for receiving anchor bolt 320 or analog, are fixed on concrete slab C or other ground for by framework 312.

Case monitoring system 310 also comprises LOAD CELLS 350, preferred S type LOAD CELLS, but should be understood that the LOAD CELLS of other type can use and within the spirit and scope of the present invention.LOAD CELLS 350 comprises the first end or top 352 with top screw 354 and has bottom or second end 356 of bottom screw 358.In order to be fixed on framework 312 by LOAD CELLS 350, the hole 316 that bolt 318 can be inserted in the top 314 of framework 312 also passes the top screw 354 of LOAD CELLS 350.If needed, packing ring 319 grade can be set with the top hole of reinforced frame 312 or opening 316.Each supporting member preferably includes for cross-under as required for the hole 322 of the electric wire of LOAD CELLS 350.

Mechanical connector or passage cushion block 360 can be laid in hole 313.Shown passage cushion block 360 similarly constructs with passage cushion block 160,260,460,460 ', 660,760 and 860 disclosed in literary composition and arranges.This preferred passage cushion block 360 comprises at least one side cavities 368a and top hole 368b of extending through passage cushion block 360.Passage cushion block 360 preferably uses the bolt 366 be fixed in the bottom hole 358 of LOAD CELLS 350 and the top hole 368b of passage cushion block 360 to hang from the bottom 356 of LOAD CELLS 350.In a preferred embodiment, welding support or breakout box 362 on case leg L3, make the hook part 367 of breakout box locate in the below of case leg L3.Preferably this hook part 367 is located so that it does not receive any weight from case leg L3, and if hook part 367 only in location, the below of leg so that welding between leg L3 with breakout box 362 dies down, this leg of hook.In a preferred embodiment, bolt 365 is fixed in the corresponding screw 368a of passage cushion block 360, is passed to LOAD CELLS 350 to make the load of case leg L3 near bottom 356.Similar to previous embodiment, can such as be risen by swivel bolt 318 or 366 and fall passage cushion block 360 and case leg L3.Bolt 365 can be used to be fixed on passage cushion block 360 by adapter plate 362, and described bolt extends through hole 364 and 368a and nut 372 can be used to fix.

The case monitoring system 310 of Figure 10 A-10B operates with case monitoring system 110,210 basic simlarity ground, except breakout box 362 preferred weld connects thereon to case leg L3 instead of bolt.In addition, as mentioned above, the hook part 367 of breakout box 362 can be located below case leg L3.

One group of preferred case monitoring system 410,410 ' is shown in Figure 11 A-11C.The case monitoring system 410,410 ' of Figure 11 A-11C is preferred for the case with angle steel leg L4 or similar leg.Preferably, each case leg L4 fixes one group of case monitoring system 410,410 '.Case monitoring system 410,410 ' preferably includes the framework 412,412 ' of two cardinal principle A shapes.Each preferred framework 412,412 ' comprise the opening of location placed in the middle or hole 413,413 ', with hole 416,416 ' top 414,414 ' and from top 414,414 ' downward and outward extending two supporting members 420a, 420b, 420a ', 420b '.Each framework 412,414 ' also comprises by flange 424a, 424b, 424a ', the base portion that forms of 424b ', each flange has at least one hole 428,428 ', described hole receives anchor bolt 430,430 ' or analog, is fixed on concrete slab C or other ground for by corresponding frame 412,412 '.

Each case monitoring system 410 also comprises LOAD CELLS 450,450 ', preferred S type LOAD CELLS, but should be understood that the LOAD CELLS of other type can use and within the spirit and scope of the present invention.LOAD CELLS 450,450 ' includes the first end with top screw 454,454 ' or top 452,452 ' and have bottom or second end 456,456 ' of bottom screw 458,458 '.For being fixed in a corresponding frame 412,412 ' by a LOAD CELLS 450,450 ', bolt 418,418 ' can be inserted the hole 416 in the top 414,414 ' of corresponding frame 412,412 ', 416 ' and through the top screw 454,454 ' of corresponding LOAD CELLS 450,450 '.If needed, can arrange packing ring 419,419 ' or analog to strengthen the top hole 416,416 ' of corresponding frame 412,412 '.Each supporting member 420a, 420b, 420a ', 420b ' preferably includes for cross-under as required for the hole 422,422 ' of the electric wire of corresponding LOAD CELLS 450,450 '.

Mechanical connector or passage cushion block 460,460 ' can be laid in the hole 413,413 ' of each framework 412,412 '.Shown passage cushion block 460,460 ' and literary composition disclosed in passage cushion block 160,260,360,660,760 and 860 similarly construct and arrange.Preferred passage cushion block 460,460 ' include extension 461,461 ', extend through at least one side cavities 468a, 468a ' and top hole 468b, 468b of passage cushion block 460,460 ' '.The upwards distance that extension 461,461 ' can rise relative to opening 413,413 ' with cardinal principle limiting channel cushion block 460,460 ' as restraint device.Should be understood that passage cushion block 160,260,360,460,460 ', 660,760 and 860 and framework 12,112,212,312,412,412 ', 512,612,712 and 812 preferred arrangements and be configured to operate in a similar manner.

Each passage cushion block 460,460 ' also comprises breakout box 462,462 '.Passage cushion block 460 comprises outside breakout box 462 and another passage cushion block 460 ' comprises corresponding inner side breakout box 462 '.Each breakout box 462,462 ' can use the bolt 467,467 ' extending through hole in breakout box 462,462 ' (also see the hole 168a of Figure 15 A-15C that similar passage cushion block 160 is shown) to be fixed on respective channel cushion block 460,460 '.Breakout box 462,462 ' is arranged and is configured to angled case leg L4 substantial match and comprises multiple hole 468,468 ', and described hole aims to make bolt 465,465 ' can insert hole 468a, 468a in breakout box 462,462 ' ' and treat that the corresponding hole got out in case leg (not shown) is to be fixed on case monitoring system 410 on case leg L4.

Each passage cushion block 460,460 ' preferably uses the bolt 466,466 ' be fixed in the bottom hole 458,458 ' of corresponding LOAD CELLS 450,450 ' and top hole 468b, 468b of respective channel cushion block 460,460 ' ' to hang from the bottom 456,456 ' of corresponding LOAD CELLS 450,450 '.Therefore, when bolt 465,465 ' is through case leg L4 hole and when fixing in corresponding screw 468a, 468a of corresponding breakout box 462,462 ' ', the load of case leg L4 is passed to LOAD CELLS 450,450 ' near the bottom 456,456 ' of each LOAD CELLS 450,450 '.Similar to previous embodiment, rise by swivel bolt 418,418 ' or 466,466 ' and fall passage cushion block 460,460 ' and case leg L4.

The preferred use of case monitoring system 410,410 ' is substantially as follows.First, near the bottom of angle bar leg, in case leg L4, two groups of hole (not shown) (entirety is shown in Figure 11 C) are got out.Preferably near each leg, two case monitoring systems 410,410 ' are fixed on each leg L4 of case, the hole in case leg is aimed at hole 468a, 468a in the respective holder 462,462 ' of each case monitoring system 410,410 ' '.Then, by making each case monitoring system be located so that, breakout box 462,462 ' is resisted against on case leg L4 case monitoring system 410,410 ' is fixed on respective tank leg L4.Then, bolt 465 is inserted in the hole 468a of outside breakout box 462, through the corresponding aperture in case leg L4 and then through the hole 468a ' of the aligning of inner side breakout box 462 ', then to use nut 472 and packing ring 470 fix in position.Next, rise passage cushion block 460,460 ' by swivel bolt 418,418 ' or 466,466 ', leg L4 is promoted subsequently.Along with case leg L4 is promoted, the load of case is passed to LOAD CELLS 450,450 '.Preferably, repeat step disclosed in this section, until each case leg has operatively connected two corresponding case monitoring systems.Then the LOAD CELLS 450,450 ' of each case monitoring system 410,410 ' can be connected to transmitter to transmit load data for analyzing.

Another group case monitoring system 510 optional shown in Figure 12 A-12B.One group of case monitoring system 510 of Figure 12 A-12B is preferably shown in broken lines for the leg L5(with I-beam) case.Preferably, each case monitoring system 510 has setting and is configured to be fixed on the framework 512 on each case leg L5.Framework 512 is preferably the framework 512 of A shape substantially, the same with previous embodiment.Each framework 512 preferably substantially equivalent and comprise the hole of location placed in the middle or opening 513, with the top 514 of hole 516 and from top 514 downward and outward extending two supporting members 520a, 520b.Each preferred framework 512 also comprises the base portion be made up of flange 524a, 524b, and each flange 524a, 524b have at least one hole 528, and this hole receives anchor bolt 530 to be fixed on concrete slab C or other ground for by corresponding frame 512.

Each case monitoring system 510 also comprises LOAD CELLS 550, preferred S type LOAD CELLS, but should be understood that the LOAD CELLS of other type can use and within the spirit and scope of the present invention.Each LOAD CELLS 550 comprises the first end or top 552 with top screw 554 and has bottom or second end 556 of bottom screw 558.In order to fix a LOAD CELLS 550 on each framework 512, the hole 516 that bolt 518 can be inserted in the top 514 of corresponding frame 512 also passes the top screw 554 of LOAD CELLS 550.If needed, packing ring 519 grade can be set to strengthen the top hole 516 of each framework 512.Each supporting member 520a, 520b preferably include for cross-under as required for the hole 522 of the electric wire of LOAD CELLS 550.

Can be suspended between two frameworks 512 at the mechanical connector of each hole 513 inner position or cross bar 560 at least in part.Preferred cross bar 560 comprises and extends through cross bar 560 to receive from the two circular cavities 568 of the respective bolt 566 of below.Each bolt 566 extends up through hole 568, through mechanical connector or distance piece 562 and bottom the respective threaded extending up to corresponding LOAD CELLS 550 in hole 558.Therefore, when case leg L5 is placed on cross bar 560 between two frameworks 512, the load of case is applied to the respective base 556 of two LOAD CELLS 550 jointly.Rise by rotating respective bolt 518 or fall case leg L5 and LOAD CELLS 550.

The preferred use of case monitoring system 510 is substantially as follows.First, the case with I-beam support base etc. is provided.Then, I-beam L5 is promoted to make the cross bar of I-beam between two frameworks 512 is located.As mentioned above, rise by rotating respective bolt 518 or fall I-beam L5 and LOAD CELLS 550.Along with case leg L5 is promoted, the load of case is passed to LOAD CELLS 550.Preferably, repeat step disclosed in this section, until each case leg I-beam has operatively connected case monitoring system.Then anchor bolt 530 is used the flange of each framework 512 or base portion 524 to be fixed on ground.If needed, then the LOAD CELLS 550 of each case monitoring system 510 can be connected to transmitter and be used for analyzing to transmit load data.

Another preferred case monitoring system 610 shown in Figure 13 A-13B.The case monitoring system 610 of Figure 13 A-13B is preferred for having the case of the case leg L6 of rectangular and tubulose substantially.Preferably, each case leg L6 fixes one group of case monitoring system 610.Each preferred framework 612 comprise location placed in the middle hole 613, with the top 614 of hole 616 and from top 614 downward and outward extending two supporting members 620a, 620b.Each framework 612 also comprises the base portion be made up of flange 624a, 624b, and each flange 624a, 624b have at least one hole 628, and this hole receives anchor bolt 630 grade to be fixed on concrete slab C or other ground for by framework 612.

Each case monitoring system 610 comprises LOAD CELLS 650, preferred S type LOAD CELLS, but should be understood that the LOAD CELLS of other type can use and within the spirit and scope of the present invention.Each LOAD CELLS 650 comprises the first end or top 652 with top screw 654 and has bottom or second end 656 of bottom screw 658.For being fixed in corresponding frame 612 by LOAD CELLS 650, the hole 116 that bolt 618 can be inserted in the top 614 of framework 612 also passes the top screw 654 of LOAD CELLS 650.If needed, packing ring 619 grade can be set to strengthen the top hole 616 of corresponding frame 612.Each supporting member preferably includes for cross-under as required for the hole 622 of the electric wire of LOAD CELLS 650.

Mechanical connector or passage cushion block 660 can at least in part in hole or opening 613 inner position of each framework.Shown each passage cushion block 660 similarly constructs with passage cushion block 160,260,360,460,460 ', 760 and 860 disclosed in literary composition and arranges.Each preferred passage cushion block 660 comprises at least one side cavities 668a and top hole 668b of extending through passage cushion block 660.Each passage cushion block 660 preferably uses the bolt 666 be fixed in the bottom hole 656 of corresponding LOAD CELLS 650 and the top hole 668b of passage cushion block 660 to hang from the bottom 656 of a LOAD CELLS 650.Therefore, when fixing during bolt 665 is through first passage cushion block 660, corresponding screw 668a then through case leg L6 hole and at second channel cushion block 660 and final utilization nut 672 is fixed time, the load of case leg L6 is passed to LOAD CELLS 650 near the bottom 656 of LOAD CELLS 650.Similar to previous embodiment, rise by swivel bolt 618 or 666 and fall passage cushion block 660 and case leg L6.

In order to case monitoring system 610 be fixed on case leg L6 further, case monitoring system 610 preferably also comprises at least one plate or support 662, preferably two plates 662, and each plate 662 has at least one hole 664 can aimed at the hole 668a of passage cushion block 660.Plate 662 can the two opposite sides of adjacent tank leg L6 be fixed, the hole passed with the bolt 665 strengthened in case leg L6.

The preferred use of case monitoring system 610 is substantially as follows.First, to hole in the both sides of hollow legs near the bottom of case leg (not shown) (overall see Figure 13 B).Preferably near the bottom of leg, on each leg L6 of case, fix two case monitoring systems 610, the hole in case leg is aimed at the hole 668a in passage cushion block 660.Then, fixedly case monitoring system 610 is fixed on respective tank leg L6 to use nut 672 by bolt 665 being inserted passage cushion block hole 668a and entering leg.In various preferred embodiment, plate 664 is fixed on the subtend of case leg L6 before inserting bolt 665, to strengthen leg holes hole.Next, rise passage cushion block 660 by swivel bolt 618 or 666, leg L6 is promoted subsequently.Along with case leg L6 is promoted, the load of case is passed to LOAD CELLS 650.Preferably, repeat step disclosed in this section, until each case leg has operatively connected one group of case monitoring system 610.Respective anchors fixing bolt 630 can be used flange 624a, 624b of framework 612 to be fixed on ground.Then as required the LOAD CELLS 650 of each case monitoring system 610 can be connected to transmitter to be used for analyzing to transmit load data.

Another case monitoring system 710 shown in Figure 14 A-14B.The case monitoring system 710 of Figure 14 A-14B is preferred for having rectangle and the case of the case leg L7 of tubulose.Case monitoring system 710 preferably includes the framework 712 of two cardinal principle A shapes, similar to various previous embodiment.Each preferred framework 712 comprise the hole of location placed in the middle or opening 713, with the top 714 of hole 716 and from top 714 downward and outward extending two supporting members 720a, 720b.Each framework 712 also comprises the base portion be made up of flange 724a, 724b, each flange 724a, 724b have at least one hole 728, and described hole is for receiving anchor bolt 730 grade for corresponding frame 712 being fixed on concrete slab C or other ground (also see Fig. 1 C and 6).

Each case monitoring system 710 also comprises LOAD CELLS 750, preferred S type LOAD CELLS, but should be understood that the LOAD CELLS of other type can use and within the spirit and scope of the present invention.Each LOAD CELLS 750 comprises the first end or top 752 with top screw 754 and has bottom or second end 756 of bottom screw 758.For being fixed in corresponding frame 712 by each LOAD CELLS 750, the hole 716 that bolt 718 can be inserted in the top 714 of framework 712 also passes the top screw 754 of LOAD CELLS 750.If needed, packing ring 719 grade can be set to strengthen the top hole 716 of corresponding frame 712.Each supporting member preferably includes for cross-under as required for the hole 722 of the electric wire of LOAD CELLS 750.

Mechanical connector or passage cushion block 760 are at least in part in each hole 713 inner position.Shown passage cushion block 760 similarly constructs with passage cushion block 160,260,360,460,460 ', 660 and 860 disclosed in literary composition and arranges.Each preferred passage cushion block 760 comprises at least one side cavities 768a and top hole 768b of extending through passage cushion block 760.Each passage cushion block 760 preferably uses the bolt 766 be fixed in the bottom hole 758 of LOAD CELLS 750 and the top hole 768b of passage cushion block 760 to hang from the bottom 756 of corresponding LOAD CELLS 750.In order to be fixed on case leg L7 by each framework 712, case monitoring system 710 preferably also comprises the adapter plate or support 762 with at least one hole 764 aimed at the hole 768a of respective channel cushion block 760 and hook part 767.As shown in the figure, each hook part 767 preferably also engages with case leg L7 in the slid underneath of case leg L7, to make it close to the end of case leg L7 but not supported box leg.Adapter plate 762 can use the bolt 765 such as inserting hole 764 to be fixed on respective channel cushion block 760.

Therefore, when being fixed on case leg L7 by adapter plate 762 preferably by welding, the load of case leg L7 is passed to LOAD CELLS 750 near bottom 756.Similar to previous embodiment, rise by swivel bolt 718 or 766 and fall passage cushion block 760 and case leg L7.

The use of case monitoring system 710 is substantially as follows.First, preferably on the end of each subtend of case leg L7 preferably by being welded and fixed a case monitoring system 710.Then, bolt 765 can be fixed in passage cushion block hole 768a and to use packing ring 770 and nut 772 to fix.Next, rise each passage cushion block 760 by swivel bolt 718 or 766, leg is promoted subsequently.Along with case leg L7 is promoted, the load of case is passed to LOAD CELLS 750.In other preferred embodiment, be bolted or be welded on fixing adapter plate 762 on each passage cushion block 760, make when case leg L7 is promoted, the hook portion 767 of adapter plate 762 is in the below of respective leg L7.In a preferred embodiment, hook portion 767 in the below of leg but not supporting leg L7.Hook portion 767 is preferably arranged so that welding only between adapter plate 762 with case leg is weakened or leg described in the situation lower support that lost efficacy by this hook portion.Preferably, repeat step disclosed in this section, until each case leg has operatively connected one group of case monitoring system.Respective anchors fixing bolt 730 can be used flange 724a, 724b of framework 712 to be fixed on ground.Then the LOAD CELLS 750 of each case monitoring system 710 can be connected to transmitter to be used for analyzing to transmit load data.

There is shown in Figure 16 A-16C one group of different adapter plates or the another preferred case monitoring system 810 of support 862,862 '.This embodiment and Fig. 9 A-9B very similarity are except other equivalent element, and framework 812, LOAD CELLS 850 and mechanical connector 860 all similarly form and arrange.For the leg L8 substantially in cylindricality, preferably the first and second adapter plates or support 862,862 '.In this embodiment, the first adapter plate 862 preferably uses bolt 865 and nut 872 to be connected to mechanical connector 860.Adapter plate 862 also comprises multiple hole 864, and described hole is aimed at the hole 864 ' in the second support 862 ', makes to use bolt 867 first support and the second support 862 ' to be fixed on around case leg L8.In order to support 862,862 ' and mechanical connector are connected to leg L8 further, two additional bolts (not shown) can pass hole 864 " be fixed in the corresponding hole A got out in case leg L8, making can as risen to as described in other similar embodiment by rising or falling mechanical connector 860 and falls case leg L8 in literary composition.

The preferred use of case monitoring system 810 is substantially as follows.First, near the bottom of leg in leg L8 drilling bore hole or hole A.Preferably near each leg L8 of case, in respective leg, fix a case monitoring system 810, make the hole A that gets out in case leg L8 and the hole 864 in adapter plate 862 ' " aim at.Then, by passage cushion block 860 being fixed on to be fixed on the first breakout box support 862 on breakout box support 862 and by the second breakout box support 862 ', case monitoring system 810 is fixed on respective tank leg L8.Be inserted into hole 864 preferably by by bolt (not shown) " and A in leg L8 is fixed on the second breakout box support 862 '.Next, rise passage cushion block 860 by swivel bolt 818 or 866, leg is promoted subsequently.Along with case leg L8 is promoted, the load of case is passed to LOAD CELLS 850.Preferably, repeat step disclosed in this section, be draped from ground until each case leg has operatively connected case monitoring system and case leg.Framework 812 can be fixed on ground to method disclosed in other embodiment according in literary composition.Then the LOAD CELLS 850 of each case monitoring system 810 can be connected to transmitter to be used for analyzing to transmit load data.

As mentioned above, case monitoring system 10,10 ', 110,210,310,410,410 ', 510,610,710 and 810 can be used to determine that how many feeds enter and have left feedbox.Like this, case monitoring system 10 is conducive to the judgement to when making a reservation for more feeds.In addition, case monitoring system 10 is conducive to checking actual delivery how many feeds and consume how many when refilling case.Therefore, potential feed shortage event can be monitored, can by the animal Properties Correlation based on food consumption, and following case material level that can calculate to a nicety.

As what proved by explanation above, various embodiment can provide some benefit.Such as, case monitoring system 10,10 ', 110,210,310,410,410 ', 510,610,710 and 810 significantly can reduce monitoring cost.Compared with the classic method of each case of independent visual check, decrease required labour, because can at central station fast, simultaneously and accurately monitor multiple case feed level.Also safety hazard can be reduced, because workman is without the need to climbing feedbox to check them.

In addition, logistics can be realized by case monitoring system 10,10 ', 110,210,310,410,410 ', 510,610,710 and 810 to save.Typically, feed-processing plant is on Monday large with the demand of Friday.On these dates, processing factory's over-running and usually need to driver and processing factory employee pay overtime wage with filling for weekend tank or make up the slack tank of Monday.In Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, processing factory's working rate is not enough.The use of case monitoring system 10,110,210,310,410,410 ', 510,610,710 and 810 allows feed-processing plant to be sent feed to other case regulated its production stream in this week by earlier to some casees and just timely.The precise monitoring of feedbox allows manufacturer predict better and arrange them when will need supplement feed case, and this will reduce rush order amount again and allows feed-processing plant to plan their production.Plan it better by allowing feed-processing plant to produce, feed-processing plant can arrange the bottleneck period (bottleneck) with increase yield to greatest extent.Feed-processing plant and Freight Transport both save overtime, and can reduce the incidence of empty compartment or " hole capital after selling all securities (airton) ".By better planning rush order can be eliminated, thus significantly reduce the frequency of rush order and relevant expense.

Also believe, the case monitoring system utilizing two frameworks 412,412 ', 512,612,712 is preferred, because load is more uniformly applied to LOAD CELLS and can not departs from compared with other embodiment.Believe that these embodiments such as embodiment of Figure 11 A-14B provides to measure more accurately.

Implement it will be understood by those skilled in the art that of embodiment described herein and can make various amendment and improvement and the spirit and scope not departing from the disclosed embodiments.The protection domain provided should only be determined by claim and allowed by law explanation amplitude.

Claims

1. for measuring a case monitoring system for the weight of the case with multiple leg, each leg has two opposite sides, and this case monitoring system comprises:

The contiguous case leg of energy is fixed on the framework on ground;

LOAD CELLS, this LOAD CELLS is connected to described framework and is operatively placed into the weight with the described case being applied to described LOAD CELLS; And

Mechanical connector, this mechanical connector is attached to this LOAD CELLS, and can be attached to a described case leg and be constructed and arranged to the certain altitude place of the bottom hung of a described case leg below described LOAD CELLS; And

Be fixed on the first plate between described mechanical connector and a described case leg.

2. case monitoring system according to claim 1, also comprises for being parallel to the second fixing plate of described first plate at the opposite side of a described case leg.

3. case monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein, described first plate and described mechanical connector comprise corresponding hole; Wherein, be bolted in the hole of described correspondence so that described first plate and described mechanical connector are fixed on a described case leg.

4. case monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein, described first plate comprises hook portion.

5. case monitoring system according to claim 4, wherein, described hook portion is arranged and is configured to engage a described case leg from the below of a described case leg.

6. for measuring one group of case monitoring system of the weight of the case with multiple leg, each leg has two opposite sides, and described one group of case monitoring system comprises:

The contiguous case leg of energy is fixed on the first framework on ground;

First LOAD CELLS, this first LOAD CELLS is carried by this first framework and is operatively placed into the weight with the described case being applied to described first LOAD CELLS;

Be fixed on the first mechanical connector in this first LOAD CELLS;

Be fixed on the first support on this mechanical connector and a described case leg;

The second framework be fixed on ground can be adjacent to a described case leg near described first framework;

Second LOAD CELLS, described second LOAD CELLS is carried by described second framework and is operatively placed into the weight with the described case being applied to described second LOAD CELLS; And

Be fixed on the second mechanical connector in this second LOAD CELLS;

Be fixed on the second support on this second mechanical connector and a described case leg, this first and second framework construction and being arranged to the certain altitude place of the bottom hung of a described case leg below this second LOAD CELLS.

7. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 6, wherein, described first support mates with described second support on the whole.

8. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 6, wherein, described first support uses nuts and bolt to be fixed on described second support.

9. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 6, wherein, in operation, described first and second frameworks are parallel to each other.

10. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 6, wherein, each support comprises hook element.

11. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 10, wherein, each hook element is constructed and arranged to engage a described case leg.

12. for measuring one group of case monitoring system of the weight of the case with multiple leg, and described one group of case monitoring system comprises:

One framing, each framework has opening;

Be placed in the cross bar in described opening at least in part; Wherein, described cross bar is arranged and is configured so that a case leg can be placed on described cross bar between framework; And

One group of LOAD CELLS, each LOAD CELLS has top and bottom, and described top is connected to corresponding frame, each cross bar and described bottom interconnect;

Wherein, described cross bar can rise to rise a described case leg subsequently, applies load thus near the bottom of corresponding LOAD CELLS to described one group of LOAD CELLS.

13. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 12, wherein, each framework comprises the top with top hole, extends therethrough on the top being bolted to described LOAD CELLS of described top hole, to hang corresponding LOAD CELLS from the top of corresponding frame.

14. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 13, wherein, each bolt can rotate the corresponding mechanical connector be fixed thereon to rise corresponding LOAD CELLS and this bolt, thus promotes a described case leg.

15. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 12, wherein, each framework entirety is in A shape.

16. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 12, wherein, the topside perspective of each framework is parallel to described cross bar.

17. one group of case monitoring system according to claim 12, wherein, LOAD CELLS is transverse to cross bar.

Case monitoring system is fixed to the method on a case leg by 18. 1 kinds, and the method comprises the following steps:

There is provided one group of case monitoring system, each case monitoring system has: framework; LOAD CELLS, this LOAD CELLS is carried by corresponding frame and is operatively placed into the weight with the case being applied to described LOAD CELLS; Be fixed on the mechanical connector in a corresponding LOAD CELLS; And support;

First framework is fixed on ground by a contiguous described case leg;

First support is fixed on mechanical connector and a described case leg;

Second support is fixed on this first support;

A described case leg is risen to above the bottom of corresponding LOAD CELLS relative to the position of this framework by raising this mechanical connector.

19. methods according to claim 18, wherein, at least one support has hook portion, and wherein said hook portion is positioned at below a described case leg.

20. methods according to claim 19, wherein, each support has the hook portion be placed in below a described case leg.

21. methods according to claim 19, wherein, this hook portion is positioned to engage a described case leg.

22. methods according to claim 18, wherein, the step described in repetition, until each case leg has one group of case monitoring system fixed thereon.

Case monitoring system is fixed on the method on case leg by 23. 1 kinds, and the method comprises the following steps:

One group of case monitoring system is provided, each case monitoring system has framework, each framework has opening and the LOAD CELLS with top and bottom, described one group of case monitoring system also comprises the cross bar of two framework interconnection, wherein, described cross bar is arranged and is configured so that case leg can be placed on described cross bar between these frameworks; And

First and second frameworks are fixed on ground by contiguous single case leg;

Rise described single case leg;

Lay cross bar in the below of described single case leg and this cross bar is fixed in LOAD CELLS;

First support is fixed on mechanical connector and described single case leg;

Second support is fixed on described first support;

Described single case leg is risen to above the bottom of corresponding LOAD CELLS relative to the position of framework by raising mechanical connector.

24. methods according to claim 23, wherein, are connected to corresponding frame by the top of LOAD CELLS and by the bottom interconnect of corresponding cross bar and corresponding LOAD CELLS.