Thomas A Ulicny

US Patent:

43611990, Nov 30, 1982

Filed:

Jul 1, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/164978

Inventors:

Thomas A. Ulicny - Ferndale MI

Assignee:

GSE, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

G01G 2302
G01G 314

US Classification:

177154

Abstract:

A weigh scale includes a flexure beam disposed between a platform and the base. Load transmitting devices operate to deflect the beam as a function of the load placed on the platform. Overload protection is provided for the beam to restrict the amount of beam deflection to maintain it within its elastic limits to thereby prevent yielding of the beam.

US Patent:

RE320021, Oct 15, 1985

Filed:

Jun 25, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/052077

Inventors:

Ralph S. Shoberg - Brighton MI
Thomas A. Ulicny - Ferndale MI

International Classification:

G01G 314

US Classification:

177 24

Abstract:

A weigh scale apparatus in which forces caused by the applied load are transformed into moments of opposite sense and applied to opposite ends of a substantially rigid beam. Deflection of the beam is measured by centrally disposed strain gage resistors to produce an electrical signal quantity proportional to the applied load. The conversion of applied load to moments of opposite sense is accomplished by a pair of spaced parallel pivot members which are suspended by straps between the load receiving pan and the base such that the pivots tend to rotate in opposite directions. The beam is mechanically connected between the pivots such that it is subjected to the bending moment over substantially its entire length. A split scale device is provided by a composite pan, one portion of which is connected to the pivots directly and another portion of which is connected to the pivots through long lever arms to provide moment multiplication. A vibrator device for dithering the pivots is provided. . Iadd.

US Patent:

39386031, Feb 17, 1976

Filed:

Dec 30, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/537090

Inventors:

Ralph S. Shoberg - Farmington Hills MI
Thomas A. Ulicny - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

GSE Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

G01G 314

US Classification:

177211

Abstract:

A weigh scale apparatus in which forces caused by the applied load are transformed into moments of opposite sense and applied to opposite ends of a substantially rigid beam. Deflection of the beam is measured by centrally disposed strain gage resistors to produce an electrical signal quantity proportional to the applied load. The conversion of applied load to moments of opposite sense is accomplished by a pair of spaced parallel pivot members which are suspended by straps between the load receiving pan and the base such that the pivots tend to rotate in opposite directions. The beam is mechanically connected between the pivots such that it is subjected to the bending moment over substantially its entire length. A split scale device is provided by a composite pan, one portion of which is connected to the pivots directly and another portion of which is connected to the pivots through long lever arms to provide moment multiplication. A vibrator device for dithering the pivots is provided.

US Patent:

44536062, Jun 12, 1984

Filed:

Aug 18, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/409241

Inventors:

Javad M. Mokhbery - Farmington MI
Thomas A. Ulicny - Royal Oak MI

Assignee:

GSE, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

G01G 2100
G01G 1902
G01G 2122

US Classification:

177126

Abstract:

A low profile weigh scale includes a rectangular frame constructed on two opposite sides by U-shaped channel members. A plurality of removable platform members bridge central portions of the frame and are supported on their edges by angle irons on the sides of the channels. While the weigh scale has a relatively large weighing capacity, the frame and platform members can be easily disassembled and manually carried to different locations. In the preferred embodiment, load cells are mounted within the channel members at each corner. Removable covers are provided for the channel members to enable the user to gain easy access to the load cells for leveling purposes and the like.