| 摘要 |
<p>A method for weighing and batching discrete articles into batches having a total weight within a first or a second target weight interval. The discrete articles have a weight distribution establishing a mean value, and the first target weight interval defines a first target weight interval mean value being different from a multiple of the mean value and being less than n times the mean value. The second target weight interval defines a second target weight interval mean value being different from a multiple of the mean value and being larger than m times the mean value. The weighing and batching is performed by an apparatus comprising a feeder system comprising an inlet for receiving the discrete articles and an outlet for discharging the discrete articles, and a plurality of weighing pans, and comprises providing the discrete articles to the inlet of the feeder system, as the discrete articles are distributed into portions in the plurality of weighing pans, establishing a batch by a combination of portions in corresponding weighing pans resulting in a combined weight within the first target weight interval, and provided no combination of portions in corresponding weighing pans result in a combined weight within the first target weight interval, establishing a batch by selecting a combination of portions in corresponding weighing pans resulting in a combined weight within the second target weight interval.</p> |
