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Torque bar suspension scale with strap assemblies

US5205370A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1991
Grant dateApr 27, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S177/09
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A torque bar suspension scale having a platform for supporting objects to be weighed and a pair of torque bars with each torque bar being disposed at an opposite end of the platform. Strap assemblies are connected to the platform, the torque bars and a frame whereby the torque bars are rotated in response to a weight being disposed on the platform. Each strap assembly comprises a strap having a rectangularly shaped cross section.

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