Abstract

An automated granule portioning system includes at least one volumetric measuring chamber capable of adjusting the volume of the chamber automatically to a programmed target volume and arranged to receive a first portion of granules into the chamber to fill the target volume. A transport system automatically delivers the target volume of granules from the chamber to a weighing device. A granule metering device dispenses granules and, depending on a signal from the weighing device that the first portion of granules is below a programmed target weight, dispenses granules to the first portion to increase the weight to achieve a second portion having the target weight.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 5/16 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile characterised by composition or physical dimensions or form of propellant charge or powder
• B65G 47/44 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes
• G01G 13/04 - Means for automatically loading weigh-pans or other receptacles, e.g. disposable containers, under control of the weighing mechanism involving dribble-feed means controlled by the weighing mechanism to top up the receptacle to the target weight
• G01G 13/16 - Means for automatically discharging weigh receptacles under control of the weighing mechanism
• G01G 13/24 - Weighing mechanism control arrangements for automatic feed or discharge
• G01G 17/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, weighing material of special form or property
• B65G 65/40 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top
• F42B 33/02 - Filling cartridges, missiles, or fuzesInserting propellant or explosive charges
• B65G 15/44 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics having ribs, ridges, or other surface projections for impelling the loads
• B65G 33/14 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors for fluent solid materials comprising a screw or screws enclosed in a tubular housing
• B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements

Abstract

A method of supplying a rifle with cartridges includes providing classes within a group of cartridges. The classes are classified by specific and precisely graduated increments of propellant load contained in the cartridges, or by formulation of propellant, of each class relative to the cartridges of each other class. The user can test fire a rifle with multiple classes of the group and record the accuracy of the firing. A class of the group can be then chosen for a particular rifle based on accuracy of the rifle in the test firing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42B 33/10 - Reconditioning used cartridge cases
• F42B 5/16 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile characterised by composition or physical dimensions or form of propellant charge or powder
• B65G 65/40 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top
• G01G 13/04 - Means for automatically loading weigh-pans or other receptacles, e.g. disposable containers, under control of the weighing mechanism involving dribble-feed means controlled by the weighing mechanism to top up the receptacle to the target weight
• G01G 13/16 - Means for automatically discharging weigh receptacles under control of the weighing mechanism
• G01G 13/24 - Weighing mechanism control arrangements for automatic feed or discharge
• F42B 33/02 - Filling cartridges, missiles, or fuzesInserting propellant or explosive charges

Abstract

An automated granule portioning system includes at least one volumetric measuring chamber capable of adjusting the volume of the chamber automatically to a programmed target volume and arranged to receive a first portion of granules into the chamber to fill the target volume. A transport system automatically delivers the target volume of granules from the chamber to a weighing device. A granule metering device dispenses granules and, depending on a signal from the weighing device that the first portion of granules is below a programmed target weight, dispenses granules to the first portion to increase the weight to achieve a second portion having the target weight.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 13/04 - Means for automatically loading weigh-pans or other receptacles, e.g. disposable containers, under control of the weighing mechanism involving dribble-feed means controlled by the weighing mechanism to top up the receptacle to the target weight
• G01G 13/16 - Means for automatically discharging weigh receptacles under control of the weighing mechanism
• G01G 13/24 - Weighing mechanism control arrangements for automatic feed or discharge
• F42B 5/16 - Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile characterised by composition or physical dimensions or form of propellant charge or powder
• B65G 65/40 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top