APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AND DISPENSING ARTICLES OF PRESELECTED WEIGHTS SUSPENDED FROM SHACKLES

摘要

Apparatus is disclosed for detecting and dispensing articles of preselected weights suspended from shackles being moved along a path by a conveyor line. The apparatus comprises a platform to successively support the shackles at a weighing station disposed along the path. A load cell is coupled with the platform to generate an electric signal indicative of the weight of an article carried by a shackle supported on the platform. Switching means are electrically coupled with the load cell to respond to the magnitude of signals received therefrom. A solenoid is coupled with the switching means. Trip lever means are mechanically coupled with the solenoid to release an article from the shackle being weighed on the platform upon actuation of the solenoid.