Abstract: A lift and weighing system comprises two lift arm assemblies directly and mechanically coupled to at least two weight-measuring devices. The system may further comprise a first elongated support member extending between and coupling to the two weight-measuring devices, and a second elongated support member interposed between and rigidly affixed on opposing sides thereof to the lift arm assemblies and/or the weight-measuring devices to protect the weight-measuring devices from side loads. The system further comprises at least two end plate adaptors respectively positioned on and rigidly attached toward opposing ends of the elongated support member and adapted to rotatably engage an external actuating system configured to operate the lift and weighing system. In another embodiment, the weight-measuring devices are housed in the elongated support member.

Abstract: A lift and weighing system comprises two lift arm assemblies directly and mechanically coupled to at least two weight-measuring devices. The system may further comprise a first elongated support member extending between and coupling to the two weight-measuring devices, and a second elongated support member interposed between and rigidly affixed on opposing sides thereof to the lift arm assemblies and/or the weight-measuring devices to protect the weight-measuring devices from side loads. The system further comprises at least two end plate adaptors respectively positioned on and rigidly attached toward opposing ends of the elongated support member and adapted to rotatably engage an external actuating system configured to operate the lift and weighing system. In another embodiment, the weight-measuring devices are housed in the elongated support member.

Abstract: A weight measurement apparatus of the type for determining the weight of a load placed on a wheeled vehicle. The apparatus includes an elongated load bearing member coupled between the load and the wheels. The load bearing member has two apertures that extend completely through the load bearing member, and load sensors attached to the walls of the apertures for calculating the stress in the apparatus created by the load. The apparatus can further include a decoder for converting the stress measurement to a weight value and an onboard display device for displaying the weight of the load to the vehicle operator. The apparatus may be sized and shaped to retrofit existing structural components of a truck, thereby adding a weight measurement capability to the vehicle.

Abstract: A weight measurement apparatus of the type for determining the weight of a load placed on a wheeled vehicle. The apparatus is releasably connectable to the vehicle at a location between the axles of the vehicle, which retain the wheels, and the portion of the vehicle retaining the load. The apparatus includes strain gages for calculating the stress in the device created by the load, a decoder for converting the stress measurement to a weight value, and an onboard display device for displaying the weight of the load to the vehicle operator. The apparatus may be sized and shaped to retrofit existing structural components in the suspension system of a truck, thereby adding a weight measurement capability to the vehicle.