Abstract: A platform weighing scale in which a reinforced load cell-supported platform structure has a framelike reinforcement cooperating with a load-receiving deck or platform to define a torsion box frame which resists load-induced deflection of the platform between spaced apart load cell support points.FIELD OF INVENTIONThis invention relates to platform weighing scales and is particularly concerned with platform structures which are especially suitably for low profile type platform scales.BACKGROUNDLow profile platform scales for weighing relatively heavy loads are characterized by having a relatively small overall height as measured from the floor or other scale-support surface to the top of the load-receiving platform or deck. Scales of this type are especially suitable for weighing loads which are carted by such vehicles as tote bins, push carts, dollies, fork lift trucks and other usually relatively small motor vehicles.