129results about "Level indicators by weight measurement" patented technology

A material transfer vehicle transfers material to a container. A level of material in the container is detected, and a transfer rate of material from the material transfer vehicle to the container is controlled based upon the detected fill level. The transfer rate can be controlled using a plurality of different configurable unload parameters.

The invention relates to the technical field of nano metal production, and particularly discloses a crucible liquid level height measuring method and a crucible liquid level height measuring device.The crucible liquid level height measuring method comprises the following steps that a cooling jacket is arranged outside a crucible, cooling water is introduced, after the water amount is stable, the crucible and the cooling jacket are weighed through a sensor, and the crucible liquid level height is measured; obtaining a weight value a; equipment works, evaporation of the metal raw materials is reduced, and a real-time weight value c is obtained; and according to the formula, the liquid level remaining height = ((c-a) / liquid metal density) / crucible bottom area, the liquid level remaining height in the crucible is calculated, and the feeding time is judged according to the liquid level remaining height. The crucible liquid level height measuring device comprises a vacuum container, a crucible and a weighing sensor are arranged in the vacuum container, and the crucible is placed above the weighing sensor. The metal powder manufacturing device has the effect of accurately judging the feeding time when metal powder is manufactured.

Methods, apparatus, and systems for determining a level of a liquid in a liquid-containing vessel are disclosed. The liquid-containing vessel may be fluidically connected to a displacer cage. The method may include obtaining, with a load measurement device, a weight force of a displacer suspended from the load measurement device and disposed within the displacer cage. The method may also include submerging the displacer into the liquid and obtaining, with the load measurement device, a net force acting on the displacer. The method may further include obtaining, with a liquid density measurement sensor disposed within the displacer cage, a liquid density at a first location of the liquid. The method may still further include determining, using, at least, the net force and the liquid density at the first location of the liquid, the level of the liquid in the vessel.

A refrigerator appliance includes a drip tray cover including two strain gauge sensors that are coupled to a bottom surface thereof; a memory; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect, via the two strain gauge sensors, a weight of a vessel on the drip tray cover based on a strain; receive, via input, one or more selections, the one or more selections indicative of an amount of material to be dispensed into the vessel, the material including liquid, ice, or any combination thereof; dispensing the material in accordance with the one or more selections; continuously measure, via the two strain gauge sensors, the amount of material being dispensed in accordance with the one or more selections; and terminate, after the vessel receives the amount of material that is measured and equivalent to the one or more selections, the dispensing of the material into the vessel.

A humidifier according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a water tank forming a space in which water is held; a first humidification reservoir connected to the water tank through a supply tube, in which a heater is placed; a first valve opening and closing the supply tube; a second humidification reservoir connected to the first humidification reservoir through a first connection pipe, in which a vibrator is placed; and a middle tray placed below the water tank, and a weight sensor is placed in the middle tray, and when a weight value based on data sensed by the weight sensor is equal to or smaller than a first reference value in an operation stop state, the first valve is opened.

This invention discloses a method and system for monitoring the liquid glass level in a furnace during substrate glass preparation, belonging to the field of substrate glass manufacturing technology. It solves the technical problem that existing technologies cannot achieve real-time monitoring and adjustment of the liquid glass level in a substrate glass furnace to ensure its stability. The method involves collecting weighing data of glass powder and substrate glass, and calculating the theoretical height of the liquid glass level in the furnace. Subsequently, a glass volume conversion coefficient is set, and the actual liquid glass level is manually measured. The theoretical and actual liquid glass levels are compared to correct the volume conversion coefficients for melting glass powder and substrate glass. By comparing the difference between the theoretical and target liquid glass levels, the feeding frequency of the feeding system is adjusted, thereby achieving adjustment and stability of the liquid glass level in the substrate glass furnace.

System (1) for filling filling material (4) into containers (2), wherein the system (1) can be provided with a plurality of containers (2) in at least one nest (3), comprising at least one electrical monitoring device (5, 9) for determining at least one electrical property of each individual container (2) and / or of a filling material (4) contained in the container (2), wherein the at least one electrical property enables an estimation of the fill level of the filling material (4) in the containers (2), wherein the monitoring device (5, 9) has a plurality of measuring cells (6) which are each configured to determine electrical properties of a container (2) in the nest (3), wherein the system (1) further comprises at least one evaluation device (7),with which, based on electrical properties of the containers (2) in the nest (3) detected by a measuring cell (6), a determination of the filling level of the filling material (4) in the individual containers (2) can be carried out.

A weighing system for medical applications may include a basin that has a base and a sloped sidewall that collectively form a bounded cavity with open top surface that receives and holds the material to be weighed. The basin may be free floating above the weighing device within a restricted range of travel. In some examples, the weighing system includes a thermal treatment device to adjust the temperature of the material in the basin. The rate at which heat is delivered to the basin may vary depending on the weight of the contents in the basin.

One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a system that uses an innovative mechanism for detecting the transfer of a transportable silo from a first operating site to a second operating site, involving a change in the local conditions at the new operating site. This system aims to adapt intelligently to these new conditions without requiring tedious human intervention. In practice, such a transfer often involves the silo being elongated on a truck or lifted off the ground by a crane. For this purpose, the inventor proposes a system which comprises a control sensor acting as an indicator which detects whether the ground support foot, on which the system is installed, effectively supports the transportable silo during the transfer of the silo.

A fire suppressant module according to one example includes a suppressant tank having a body and a base, a counterweight scale disposed in the base, and a data module comprising at least one of a display configured to display a weight of the suppressant tank and processor and a transmitter configured to communicate the weight of the suppressant tank.

A scent solution weight loss device including a housing configured to retain a scent solution, a sensor configured to detect weight loss data of the scent solution, a heating element configured to heat the scent solution, and an output device configured to provide the weight loss data to a weight loss application, wherein the weight loss application is configured to determine a scent solution lifetime based on the weight loss data.

The invention discloses an automobile underground receiving trough material level monitoring system and a control method thereof, the automobile underground receiving trough material level monitoring system comprises an underground receiving trough, an electronic belt scale, a dump truck, a truck scale, a camera, a display screen, a three-color lamp and an electric control system, the electronic belt scale is arranged below a blanking port of the underground receiving trough; the dump truck is used for feeding materials to the position above the underground material receiving groove. The truck scale is arranged below the unloading position of the dump truck; the camera is arranged above the unloading position of the dump truck; the display screen and the three-color lamp are arranged above one side of a cab at the unloading position of the dump truck; the system has the beneficial effects that the material level of the underground material receiving groove of the automobile is automatically monitored instead of manual work through automatic and visual identification technical means, the material level state of materials in the material groove can be continuously and completely reflected, production scheduling and automatic control over feeding and discharging of the material groove are facilitated, production continuity is guaranteed, and production benefits are increased.

A beverage dispenser having a beverage-level indicating system. The beverage dispenser includes a housing and a dispensing head arranged on the housing for dispensing a beverage into a beverage container. The beverage dispenser further includes a beverage-level sensor arranged on the housing and which determines a beverage level within the beverage container without contacting the beverage within the beverage container, a beverage-level indicator that provides a visual indication of the beverage level within the beverage container, and a control unit that causes the beverage-level indicator to indicate the beverage level within the beverage container based on the beverage level as determined by the beverage-level sensor.

A humidifier according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a water tank forming a space in which water is held; a first humidification reservoir connected to the water tank through a supply tube, in which a heater is placed; a first water level sensor sensing a water level of water held within the first humidification reservoir; a second humidification reservoir connected to the first humidification reservoir through a first connection pipe and a second connection pipe, in which a vibrator is placed; a second water level sensor sensing a water level of water held within the second humidification reservoir; and a pump placed in the second connection pipe, and when a humidification operation is turned on, a first water level is sensed by the second water level sensor, a residual water recovery operation is performed in which the pump operates to recover residual water in the second humidification reservoir to the first humidification reservoir through the second connection pipe.

An appliance including: a vessel having a chamber for containing flowable substance; a first sensor arrangement measuring a parameter indicative of the amount of flowable substance in the chamber; wherein, the appliance is configured to determine a target angular deviation from a reference axis required to pour a predetermined amount of flowable substance from the chamber

A chemical vessel used for holding a liquid chemical precursor is disclosed comprising a liquid level sensor tube. The liquid level sensor tube is configured to operate in an environment where the liquid chemical precursor is heated to a point of boiling or vaporization. The liquid level sensor tube comprises housing with a slot built in to prevent any false readings of sensors disposed within the liquid level sensor tube. The liquid level sensor tube can be protected by a shield from unwanted liquid splashing during introduction of liquid into the environment. The liquid may be introduced through an inlet, and a splash wall may be between the liquid level sensor tube and the inlet port, thereby reducing the risk of unwanted liquid being displaced on the liquid level sensor tube.

A humidifier of the present invention comprises: a main body; a lamp provided in the main body; a display unit provided in the main body; a water tank accommodated in the main body; a weight sensor for sensing the weight of water stored in the water tank; a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the water stored in the water tank; and a control unit for controlling an output of at least one of the lamp and the display unit on the basis of at least one of the sensed weight of the water and the sensed temperature of the water.

The invention discloses a liquid level indication anti-leakage tray based on a weight sensor. The liquid level indication anti-leakage tray is characterized in that the weight sensor detects weight signals of chemicals in a liquid medicine barrel; the signal processing module converts signals detected by the weight sensor into liquid level height, the liquid level height is converted into liquid level percentage, the liquid pumping rate of a liquid medicine pump is calibrated online in real time through RLS, the reference pump speed is input into an EKF algorithm, the liquid level height is fused through the EKF algorithm, a nonlinear kinetic model is constructed to predict the liquid level track, and the liquid level return time is calculated. Calculating safety trigger time according to the liquid level return-to-zero time, designing a dynamic calculation interval function based on the remaining time, and adaptively adjusting the execution frequency of a prediction algorithm according to the liquid level height and the liquid level change rate; and the signal output module sends a shutdown control signal to the liquid medicine pump according to the time point of the safety triggering time. The liquid level monitoring function of converting the weight into the liquid level is achieved, and when the liquid level of liquid medicine is about to be zero, the liquid medicine pump is automatically stopped working.

A humidifier according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a water tank forming a space in which water is stored; a first humidifying water tank connected to the water tank through a supply pipe and provided with a heater; a first valve for opening and closing the supply pipe; the second humidifying water tank is connected with the first humidifying water tank through a first connecting pipe and is provided with a vibrator; the middle tray is arranged on the lower side of the water tank; the middle tray is provided with a weight sensor; in an operation stop state, if a weight value based on data detected by the weight sensor is below a first reference value, the first valve is opened.

The present invention relates to a superconducting current limiter, and more particularly, to a superconducting current limiter having a weight detection unit and a refrigerant level measurement method using the same. A superconducting current limiter having a weight detection unit according to one aspect of the present invention includes a tank, a superconducting element, a cooling unit, and a weight detection unit. According to one aspect of the present invention, a refrigerant level measurement method using a superconducting flow restrictor having a weight detection unit includes a reference weight measurement step, a minimum level measurement step, a maximum level measurement step, and an appropriate level range confirmation step.

An intelligent coffee and tea measuring cup includes a cup body, a weighing unit, a temperature sensing unit, an information storage and execution unit, and a display unit. An upper end and a lower end of the cup body are provided with openings respectively, and an outer side of the cup body is provided with a handle. The weighing unit is used to measure a weight of liquid, particles or powder loaded into a metal cup liner. The temperature sensing unit is used to detect a temperature inside the metal cup liner. The information storage and execution unit includes a timer, a reciprocal counter, a record storage and an alarmer. The display unit is electrically connected to the information storage and execution unit. The cup has diverse functions, meets needs of users, is simple in structure and convenient to use, and is convenient to carry.

One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a system that uses an innovative mechanism for detecting the transfer of a transportable silo from a first operating site to a second operating site, involving a change in the local conditions at the new operating site. This system aims to adapt intelligently to these new conditions without requiring tedious human intervention. In practice, such a transfer often involves the silo being elongated on a truck or lifted off the ground by a crane. For this purpose, the inventor proposes a system which comprises a control sensor acting as an indicator which detects whether the ground support foot, on which the system is installed, effectively supports the transportable silo during the transfer of the silo.

The present invention relates to a humidifier and a method for controlling same. The humidifier of the present invention comprises: an input unit for receiving a user input; water tanks which include a first water tank, and a second water tank provided inside the first water tank, and which store water by means of the first and second water tanks; a heating source for heating the water stored in the water tank; and a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the water stored in the water tanks, wherein initial temperature information sensed by the temperature sensor is recognized on the basis that a humidification mode execution command is received through the input unit, the output reduction information of the heating source for each humidification operation time is recognized on the basis of the recognized initial temperature information, and the output of the heating source is controlled on the basis of the recognized output reduction information of the heating source for each humidification operation time.

The present disclosure relates to a catheter hanging system for the purpose of storing catheters or similar medical devices while continuously weighing the catheters. The catheter hanging system includes a plurality of hooks, a plurality of load cells, and at least one circuit board. Each load cell of the plurality of load cells is configured to continuously measure a weight being applied to each hook of the plurality of hooks. The at least one circuit board is configured to receive signals from the plurality of load cells.

A container, comprising: a bottom surface; at least one side surface, surrounding the bottom surface to form a closed shape; and at least one force sensor, located on the side surface, configured to sense at least one force provided by substance in a space formed by the bottom surface and the side surface. A substance measuring system using the container is also disclosed. A substance providing system is also disclosed. By this way, force sensors can be provided in suitable locations corresponding to different requirements, to assist measuring the amount of substance or assist other operations requires substance allocating.

A system 1000 for monitoring hydration of one or more people within an area to be monitored comprises one or more hydration monitors 1, 100, 100’, each hydration monitor being assigned to a given pers