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Weighing scale with improved lever and fulcrum assembly

US5133421A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 1991
Grant dateJul 28, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01G21/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A weighing scale includes a hollow casing having a lower base and an upper covering for support an object. A pressure gauge mounted to the base includes an indicator, and a hydraulic pressure sensor connected to the indicator and actuating it in response to a sensed pressure produced by the weight of the object. Four spaced fulcrum posts are mounted to the base. A lever mechanism includes a rear one-piece rod and a pair of spaced front rods respectively and pivotably mounted to the four fulcrum posts. The rear one-piece rod includes a force exerting plate resting on the hydraulic pressure sensor. A transmitting frame provided between the covering and the lever mechanism includes a pair of spaced rods and a connecting rod mounted between the spaced rods which are pivotably mounted to the lever mechanism.

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