WEIGHING GEAR Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: weighing of various objects, predominantly motor vehicles. SUBSTANCE: weighing gear includes base and load-taking platform joined by inclined restoring members via intermediate plate placed between them in parallel to base. Restoring members are manufactured in the form of rods. Restoring members between intermediate plate and base are inclined in direction opposite to restoring members placed between intermediate plate and load-taking platform. Force-measuring transmitter is positioned for interaction with intermediate plate. Membrane shuts clearance between load-taking platform and pavement. Intermediate plate can be arranged in symmetry relative to load-taking platform and base. Restoring members may be installed at angle of 45 deg to horizon. EFFECT: increased sensitivity, prolonged service life and reduced usage of materials. 2 cl, 1 dwg