FACILITY FOR AXLE-BY-AXLE WEIGHING OF CAR IN MOTION Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: rail car motion weighing facilities. SUBSTANCE: weighing facility for axle-by-axle weighing of car in motion has foundation base, weighing and two approach rail side tracks, the latter being mounted on foundation base. Middle part of weighing track is secured on cross beam installed under weighing track. Cross beam is coupled by its edges with foundation base by means of building-in units with strain gauges. Approach rail tracks are made integral with weighing rail track which has slots along its edges and in center. Slots are square to bearing surface of rail track. EFFECT: simplified design of weighing facility, facilitated mounting, increased accuracy of weighing and enlarged operating capabilities. 2 dwg