Abstract: A system for conveying stacks of objects has a pair of elongated arrays of idler rollers extending longitudinally parallel next to each other, defining a central longitudinally extending and upwardly open gap, defining a generally horizontal support plane extending longitudinally through a plurality of stations so that the stacks of objects can be supported on the rollers in the stations, and each formed by a plurality of rollers rotatable about parallel axes extending perpendicular to the gap. A flexible conveyor belt has a reach extending longitudinally along the gap between the arrays of rollers and a guide engaging the reach normally holds the reach below the plane. Respective actuators at the stations engage underneath the reach at the respective stations and raise the reach only at the respective stations through the gap and above the plane.

Abstract: A measuring plate with at least one strain gauge and upon which a wheel of a vehicle can rest to generate a signal which is used to indicate or register the wheel load or axle load of the road vehicle, is received in a frame and has edges which extend transversely of the direction of vehicle travel. According to the invention, these edges are bevelled or partly cut away so as to be overhung by complementarily shaped sides of the frame. These edges also are provided, along the bottom of the plate, with elastic bars or ribs which rest upon and support the center of the plate above a support plate or body disposed below the measuring plate. The plate can have these edges covered with an elastic material, especially a clear elastomer or the entire measuring plate can be sheathed in the elastomer.