Counterbalance for a platform balance

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7348502
APP PUB NO 20070221418A1
SERIAL NO

11389519

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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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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION14000 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
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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kunsch, Ian T Eden Prairie, MN 5 36
Litz, Bradley C Chaska, MN 10 75
Meyer, Richard A Chaska, MN 52 757
Zupancich, Christopher P Shakopee, MN 1 6

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