Counterbalance for a platform balance
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Mar 25, 2008
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Sep 27, 2007
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Mar 25, 2006
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Abstract
A platform balance includes a first frame support and a second frame support movable relative to the first frame support. At least one counter balance assembly is provided to support the static weight of the first frames support and elements connected thereto. The counterbalance assembly includes a beam and a pivot assembly allowing the beam to pivot. A weight is selectively positionable on the beam. A compliant assembly is supported by the beam on a portion thereof on a side of the pivot assembly opposite the weight. The compliant assembly supports the first frame support. The compliant assembly includes a second pivot assembly and a planar motion assembly coupled to the second pivot assembly.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION | 14000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344-2290 |
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- 2006 Application Filing Year
- G01G Class
- 147 Applications Filed
- 76 Patents Issued To-Date
- 51.71 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Kunsch, Ian T | Eden Prairie, MN | 5 | 36 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 36 | |||
Litz, Bradley C | Chaska, MN | 10 | 75 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 75 | |||
Meyer, Richard A | Chaska, MN | 52 | 757 |
# of filed Patents : 52 Total Citations : 757 | |||
Zupancich, Christopher P | Shakopee, MN | 1 | 6 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 6 |
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- 4 Citation Count
- G01G Class
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