Neonatal scale station with flexible cable for maintaining scale calibration

By connecting the weighing sensor carrier and the cover of the weighing platform with a flexible ribbon cable assembly, the problem of inaccurate weighing platform calibration when the cradle is tilted is solved, and accurate weight measurement at multiple angles is achieved.

CN114689157BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19DRAEGER MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DRAEGER MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC
Filing Date
2021-10-29
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

The weighing platform in existing infant care units has difficulty maintaining accurate weight calibration when the cradle is tilted, resulting in inaccurate weight measurement results.

Method used

A flexible ribbon cable assembly is used to connect the weighing sensor carrier and the weighing platform cover, providing a constant downward force to ensure that the weighing platform remains calibrated at multiple angles of the cradle.

Benefits of technology

During the cradle tilting process, the weighing platform can continuously provide accurate weight measurement results, avoiding measurement errors caused by changes in the cradle's tilt position.

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Abstract

This invention relates to a neonatal weighing platform having a flexible cable for maintaining scale calibration. An apparatus and a method for calibrating the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus may include: a weighing platform; a heating therapy device including a cradle and at least one electrical device disposed on the weighing platform, the weighing platform being disposed between the heating therapy device and a base; and a conductor assembly adapted to (a) supply electrical power between a power source and at least some of the at least one electrical device, and (b) enable the transmission of electrical signals from the at least one electrical device to a computer system, the conductor assembly including a weighing platform cable assembly comprising a plurality of conductors, the weighing platform cable assembly having a first connector end and a second connector end, the first connector end being rigidly attached to the weighing sensor carrier, and the second connector end being rigidly attached to the weighing platform cover.
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