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Weight validation systems in automated packaging must reliably detect mass variations as small as 0.1 grams while processing hundreds of items per minute. Current systems struggle with environmental vibrations, temperature drift, and the need to distinguish between acceptable weight variations and true filling errors across different product categories.

The fundamental challenge lies in balancing measurement precision with throughput speed while maintaining consistent accuracy across varying environmental conditions and product types.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including load cell sensor arrays, dynamic calibration systems, pressure-based content verification, and AI-enhanced weight analysis algorithms. These and other approaches focus on practical implementation in high-speed packaging environments while maintaining regulatory compliance and minimizing false rejections.

1. Verification System for Automated Blister Card Packaging with Multi-Image Display for Visual Content Confirmation

NIRANJAN PRABHU YEOLE, 2024

Verification system for automated blister card packaging machines that allows pharmacists to visually verify the correctness of the blister card contents without requiring intermediate pucks or cameras. The system captures multiple images of the blister as it is filled and displays them for verification. The pharmacist selects the desired blister from the images and the machine shows more images of that blister to confirm completeness.

2. Automated Pharmacy Packaging System with Integrated Robotics, AI, and Vision-Based Verification

ANURAG UNIVERSITY, 2024

Automated pharmacy packaging system using robotics, AI, and software to optimize medication dispensing, packaging, and labeling for improved efficiency, accuracy, and safety in healthcare settings. The system integrates dispensing, packaging, verification, customization, and traceability into a cohesive solution. It uses robotic arms, smart packaging stations, vision systems, AI software, and advanced modules for dispensing, verification, customization, queue management, and error correction. It aims to reduce medication errors, enhance patient safety, streamline pharmacy operations, and promote sustainability compared to manual and existing automated systems.

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3. AI-Controlled Tablet Dispensing and Packaging System with Integrated Sensors and Real-Time Data Processing

AJAY KUMAR GARG ENGINEERING COLLEGE, 2024

An AI-based tablet dispensing and packaging system for pharmaceutical applications that automates and optimizes the processes of dispensing and packaging tablets in pharmaceutical settings. The system uses AI algorithms, integrated sensors, and real-time data processing to improve accuracy, efficiency, and safety in tablet handling. The AI analyzes historical dispensing data, monitors inventory levels, and predicts future requirements to dynamically adjust dispensing rates and packaging schedules. This reduces manual intervention and minimizes error. The AI also enables precise control over tablet quantity and placement to meet regulatory standards.

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4. Automated System for Crop Cleaning, Bagging, and Sealing with Integrated Conveyors and Weighing Mechanisms

LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, 2024

Automated crop graining and packaging system that reduces manual labor and improves efficiency compared to traditional methods. The system cleans crops, measures and fills bags, and seals them all automatically. It uses motors, conveyors, stitching machines, and weighing systems to streamline the process. The system starts with cleaning crops on belts, then transfers cleaned grains to bags. It configures bag weight limits, fills and weighs bags, and seals them with a machine. This automated system saves time, reduces errors, and optimizes resource use compared to manual methods.

5. Robotic System with Sensor Integration for Automated Soft Serve Ice Cream Dispensing and Container Filling

JAIN, 2024

Automated soft serve ice cream packaging system that uses sensors and robotics to efficiently fill containers of different sizes with precise amounts of ice cream. The system has a touch screen interface for user input, cameras to locate the ice cream machine, robotic arms to grip containers, weight sensors to measure fill level, and insect detectors to repel pests. It calculates the optimal fill amount based on container size and dispenses ice cream accurately.

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6. Automated Medication Packaging Sorting System with Electronic Verification and Segregation of Pouches

SHUZ TUNG MACHINERY INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, 2024

A sorting system for automated medication packaging that improves fill accuracy by catching and segregating incorrectly filled pills. The system receives a strip of pouches from an automatic packager and cuts them individually. An electronic processor determines verification status for each pouch. Pouches with correct fill go to one bin, and pouches with incorrect fill go to another bin. This allows sorting and rework of misfilled pills before packaging completion.

7. Automatic Cereal Weighing and Packaging Machine with Load Cell Sensor, Arduino Control, and Stepper Motor System

BHANGE SWAYAMDEEP, 2024

Automatic weighing and packaging machine for cereals that enhances efficiency and accuracy compared to manual packaging. The machine has a hopper for bulk storage, load cell sensor for precise weight measurement, Arduino board for control, stepper motor for consistent cereal flow, and a keypad/LCD interface. It automates the weighing and packaging process for cereals to improve productivity, reduce manual effort, and provide accurate and consistent packaging.

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8. Pressure-Based Container Content Ratio Indicator with Integrated Display and Cloud Connectivity

LIU CHIEN-FON, 2024

Bottle capacity ratio indicator that uses a sensor to measure the pressure inside a container and calculates the remaining content percentage without needing to open the bottle. The indicator has a display that shows the capacity ratio and can transmit it to the cloud. This allows users to check the remaining contents of all bottles without opening them.

9. Automated Packing System with Upright Box Positioning and Integrated Weighing Mechanism

SHUZ TUNG MACHINERY INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, 2024

Automated packing method and equipment to improve item retention during packing. The method involves moving items onto a platform facing a stationary open box. The box can then be pushed into an upright position. This prevents items from falling into the box during loading. It also allows the box to be turned and sealed with items already inside. This prevents items from falling out during box turning or sealing. The turned box is then transferred to a sealing machine where it is sealed closed. This ensures the items are fully inside before sealing. The method also includes weighing the sealed boxes to check for overfilling.

10. Self-Service Package Processing System with Integrated Locker, AI Computed Tomography Scanning, and IR Sensor-Based Dynamic Storage

NIRANJAN PRABHU YEOLE, 2024

A self-service package processing system that combines the functionalities of a locker and package scanner to streamline the process of package submission, screening, storage, and retrieval while ensuring security and accuracy. The system features a user interface, automated puzzle allocation, a four-tiered verification and sorting system, and a dynamic storage unit with integrated IR sensors. It uses AI-powered computed tomography scanning to analyze package contents, self-wrapping with barcodes for identification, and IR sensors in lockers to monitor stored packages.

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11. Automated Packaging System with Weight-Based Sorting and Allocation Mechanism

COASTAL COUNTING & IND SCALE COMPANY INC, 2024

Automated packaging system for products like cannabis that accurately weighs individual items and selects the right number to meet predetermined weight requirements for packaging. The system uses a weigh bucket, sorting apparatus, reject funnel, accept funnel, and memory bucket to sort items based on weight. Items that meet the weight go into the accept funnel, those under go into the reject funnel, and overweight items go into the memory bucket for later use. This allows precise packaging weight without exceeding limits.

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12. Automated Food Packaging Device with Sensor-Integrated Telescopic Arm and Customizable Sealing Mechanism

CHANDIGARH GROUP OF COLLEGES, 2024

Food packaging assistive device that automatically detects and fills food items in bags while monitoring the packaging process to prevent damage. It uses sensors to detect food weight, temperature, odor, and bag integrity. The device has a telescopic arm with grippers and sealers to fill bags without user intervention. It also has a camera to guide the filling process. The device allows customizable sealing options and provides optimum bag temperature to prevent spoilage.

13. Vertical Bag-Making Machine with Tension Release Mechanism for Accurate Weighing

ORIHIRO ENGINEERING CO LTD, 2024

Vertical bag-making/filling/packaging machine that accurately weighs and fills contents in vertical bags like pillow packaging bags. The machine has a tension release mechanism that loosens the film between the supply and engaging portions to stabilize weighing. This prevents tension on the load cell from affecting weight measurements. The film is engaged, sealed, filled, weighed, sealed, and cut in vertical orientation to create filled bags. The tension release step allows consistent weighing of the contents.

14. Rotating Turntable Filling Device with Bottom-Up Vertical Filling Pipe and Integrated Content Cutter for Processed Meat Cans

Tampax, 2024

Automatic filling device for ham processed meat packaging cans that ensures accurate sealing by preventing contents from overflowing when filling. The device has a rotating turntable with a guide to prevent cans from falling out. A vertical filling pipe fills from the bottom. A cutter at the top cuts excess contents. Pressure is applied to flatten the top. This prevents overflow and ensures consistent filling for accurate sealing.

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15. Canister with Integrated Piezoelectric Transducer and Valves for Resonance-Based Measurement of Solid Precursor Levels

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD, 2024

A canister for measuring the remaining amount of solid precursors used in semiconductor manufacturing. The canister has a piezoelectric transducer inside that vibrates the precursor container or measures its resonance frequency. By monitoring the frequency, the canister can calculate the remaining amount of solid precursor. This allows accurate tracking of precursor levels compared to traditional methods. The canister also has valves to introduce carrier gas and discharge sublimated precursor vapor. Vibrating the precursor container can also dislodge trapped vapor.

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16. Vertical Filling and Packaging Machine with Forming Plates and Squeezing Rollers for Shaping Cylindrical Film Prior to Sealing

ORIHIRO ENG CO LTD, 2024

Vertical filling and packaging machine for improving the quantitative quality of contents like butter and margarine by shaping the cylindrical film before sealing. The machine has a conveyor roller, supply port, forming plates, squeezing rollers, and horizontal sealing device. The forming plates shape the cylindrical film filled with a high-viscosity substance above the supply port. The squeezing rollers form an unfilled portion in the shaped film. The horizontal sealing device seals the unfilled portion below the squeezing rollers. This allows controlling the expansion of the cylindrical film filled with viscous substances to improve quantitative filling consistency.

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17. Packaging Machine with Integrated Static Weighing System

EFICIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA S A, 2024

Packaging machine with static weighing system that provides accurate weighing of packaged products without requiring additional conveyor belts or separate dynamic weighing devices. The machine has a built-in static weighing system that weighs the filled bags as they exit the packaging process. This eliminates the need for external weighing devices and conveyor belts, reducing cost and complexity while providing more accurate weighing results. The static weighing system integrates with the packaging machine itself, saving space compared to separate dynamic weighing devices.

18. Granular Product Measurement and Packaging Device with Multi-Step Component Integration

SEO DAE GUAN, 2024

A device for accurately and efficiently measuring and packaging granular products like grains into bags. It uses a multi-step process with dedicated components for each step to improve productivity compared to conventional machines. The device has a supply unit that extracts single bags, an weighing unit that fills them, a sealing unit that heat-seals the bags, and a packaging unit that boxes them. Features like horizontal support, real-time weighing, taut sealing, and controlled dropping between steps reduce errors and pauses.

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19. Cardboard Packaging with Gap-Responsive Indicator Insert for Single-Use Medical Devices

LAGORA, 2024

Cardboard packaging for single-use medical devices like syringes that has a visible indicator to show when an item has been removed. The packaging has an inner space for holding the devices. When a device is taken out, it leaves a larger gap below. The indicator insert fills this gap. It has tabs that connect to the inner wedges holding the devices. This anchors the insert in place. When a device is removed, the gap grows and the insert moves up, revealing a notch. This indicates a device has been taken.

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20. Integrated Vision-Based Inspection System for Automated Quality Control in Packaging Machines

TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE SA, 2024

An inspection system for packaging machines that automatically inspects and controls the quality of packaged products without operator intervention. The system is integrated into the packaging machine and uses vision sensors to inspect the packages as they are formed. Defects like leaks, misfills, or incorrect labels are detected and rejected. This eliminates the need for manual sampling and inspection and allows consistent quality control at high packaging speeds.

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21. Integrated Inspection Apparatus for Automated Packaging Machines with Real-Time Defect Detection

22. Robotic Cannabis Bud Packaging System with Multi-Head Picking and Vision-Based Weight Estimation

23. Blister Packaging Machine with Buffer System for Controlled Content Storage and Print Regulation

24. Automated Cone Filling and Packaging System with Actuated Packing Mechanism and Clump Prevention

25. Liquid Level Measurement Apparatus with Uniform Magnetic Flux Cylindrical Float

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