Abstract: A platform scale with a load platform (7) for receiving articles to be weighed, wherein the load is transmitted to a force sensor by force-transmitting arms (5), and is supported at each of its four corners by a respective single-piece force-transmitting member (2) via a respective load-bearing column (8). Force-transmitting member (2) comprises a fixedly disposed anchoring member (22), a load-bearing member (12) guided for parallel movement with respect to the anchoring member (22) by link members (10, 17), and a lever member (14) suspended between anchoring member (22) and load-bearing member (12) by two thin strips (13, 15) whereby the fulcrum of the lever member is formed by a thin strip (13), and lever member (14) transmits a torque, corresponding to the load, to force-transmitting arm (5).

Abstract: A visual display apparatus comprises a multisegment bar display (2) having display characters (16) divided into two groups. In the first group individual outer segment bars (17) are each associated with a respective permanent marking which indicates a specific information item or class of information items, and are connected in a closed cycle whereby the instantaneously actuated display can be advanced forward or backward in the closed cycle from one segment bar (17) to another by keys (4,5). A sequence of display patterns representing parameter values is displayed in the second group of display characters (16), which sequence and which set depends on the segment bar (17) which is instantaneously actuated in the first group, and a desired parameter value can be selected from among the sequence by depressing an "acceptance" key (6).

Abstract: A scale-type measuring apparatus, particularly a weighing apparatus, for use in commerce where calibration is required, comprises a sensor (1) which generates a signal representing a measured quantity, a separate readout device (3) disposed remotely from the sensor (1), a signal line (2) connecting the sensor to the readout device and an identification plate (7) for displaying authenticated values of technical measurement parameters of the sensor (1) on the readout device (3).

Abstract: To support the load bed of a scale on the load lever, the invention provides load uprights each having a relatively rigid central section and elastic load-bearing end sections. The end sections are inserted in cup-shaped support seats on the load bed and the load lever respectively.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus such as a scale comprising a weighing platform module, an evaluation module including a microprocessor, and a connecting cable for operatively connecting the modules, the apparatus being operable in at least two (2) different operating modes such as a weighing mode, a calibration and adjustment mode, and a servicing and diagnosis mode, has a plug and socket connection between the modules which, when connected, sets the apparatus in a predetermined one of the operating modes, conveniently the weighing mode. The currently operative mode is automatically determined by the plugging in or unplugging of the connector cable with or without an intermediate plug. This ensures simple and substantially error-free operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A balancing scale or electromagnetically compensated weighing apparatus has an independently actuatable and temperature-sensitive magnetic device for balancing a load member; the magnetic device forms a magnetic circuit, and includes a temperature-sensitive corrective device affecting the circuit in at least two locations, so as to substantially temperature-compensate the magnetic circuit over a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: The damping arrangement includes a cylinder with various diameters in order to first attain a slow movement of the piston through the restricted position and to cause it to move faster through the enlarged portion. Such movement controls the lowering speed of the platform onto the knife edges and the slower movement is present until the platform comes into contact with the knife edges thereby preventing a damage of the knife edges.

Abstract: An electronic scale apparatus for use in determining the net weight of an object placed on a weighing scale features selecting means operable for generating a digital signal corresponding to the dead weight of the object, digital to analog conversion means coupled to the selecting means and operable for producing a first analog signal corresponding to the digital signal, the weighing scale being operable for producing a second analog signal corresponding to the gross weight of the object, a differential amplifier coupled to the conversion means and to the weighing scale and being operable for producing a third analog signal substantially equal to the difference between the first and second analog signals, whereby the third analog signal represents the net weight of the object.