Abstract: A checkout station comprises a deactivation system having an antenna for transmitting a signal to the security feature on a product passing over the checkout station to deactivate the security feature and a scale for weighing the product at the checkout station. A composite weigh plate is supported by the scale and includes a metal face plate configured to support the product thereon for weighing the product and a metal sub-frame configured to support the face plate. The face plate and the sub-frame each define a slit so that they do not form a closed electrically conductive loop. An electrically non-conductive bonding agent fixes the metal face plate to the metal sub-frame to maintain the structural integrity of the composite weigh plate in spite of the presence of the slits in the metal components.

Abstract: An earth working apparatus includes a first machine component and a second machine component which is movable relative to the first machine component. The apparatus also includes a motor for moving the second machine component relative to the first machine component, wherein the motor includes a motor shaft. The apparatus also includes a housing secured to the first machine component, the housing having a chamber defined therein. The apparatus further includes a sensor positioned within the chamber of the housing, wherein (1) the sensor includes a sensor body and a sensor shaft, (2) the sensor body is fixed in relation to the housing, and (3) the sensor shaft is movable in relation to the housing. The apparatus also includes a linkage assembly which mechanically couples the motor shaft to the sensor shaft.