Abstract: A weighing apparatus and a method that features a lifting assembly connected between a calibrated load, having a weight associated therewith, and a frame, to vary an amount of the weight placed on the frame. A load-bearing member is coupled to the frame, and a load sensing system connected to the frame. The load sensing system is connected to sense the variance in the weight of the frame or the load supported by the load-bearing member. The lifting assembly operates to move the calibrated load between first and second positions. In the first position, the calibrated load is positioned spaced-apart from the frame and rests upon a surface to prevent the frame from being subjected to the mass of the calibrated load. Optimally, when placed in the first position, the load sensing system detects no load on the load-bearing member and the frame. In the second position, the calibrated load is positioned proximate to the frame.

Abstract: A weighing apparatus and a method that features a lifting assembly connected between a calibrated load, having a weight associated therewith, and a frame, to vary an amount of the weight placed on the frame. A load-bearing member is coupled to the frame, and a load sensing system connected to the frame. The load sensing system is connected to sense the variance in the weight of the frame or the load supported by the load-bearing member. The lifting assembly operates to move the calibrated load between first and second positions. In the first position, the calibrated load is positioned spaced-apart from the frame and rests upon a surface to prevent the frame from being subjected to the mass of the calibrated load. Optimally, when placed in the first position, the load sensing system detects no load on the load-bearing member and the frame. In the second position, the calibrated load is positioned proximate to the frame.