Abstract: A ratchet module disposed in an electronic apparatus realizes one-way push-push function for a functional module. The ratchet module includes a first member and a second member meshed with each other with axially extending ratchet such that the second member may be pushed to rotate in one direction with respect to the first member. A torque spring disposed between the two members is twisted to accumulate a restoring force as the second member is moved by the functional module sliding in a housing and rotated with respect to the first member. The second member is served to maintain the position of the functional module. A button is further used in the ratchet module to push the second member to disengage from the first member, allowing the twisted torque spring to rotate the second member automatically in a reverse direction that pushes the functional module to slide reversely in the housing.

Abstract: A housing for a weighing apparatus includes a bottom plate on which the weighing apparatus can be installed or which comprises part of the weighing apparatus. A surrounding elastic sealing element is located on the underside of the housing such that when the housing is placed in an installed position relative to a carrier element on which the weighing apparatus is connected, the bottom plate is sealed in an outside annular circumferential area of the underside of the bottom plate with respect to the surface of the carrier element. In the installed position, side walls of a housing upper part encompass the surrounding side wall of the bottom plate such that a lower front surface of the side walls impinges on an area of the sealing element which protrudes beyond the outside circumference of the bottom plate. This impingement seals the housing side walls with respect to the bottom plate.

Abstract: (Problem) To provide a high precision platform scale (Means to Solve the Problem) A platform scale for weighing an object to be weighed by supporting it by a plurality of load detection sections, wherein the load detection section comprises a load sensor 40 having a block body 42 for transmitting an applied load to a tuning fork vibrator 41 coupled to the block body 42 by reducing the load, a circuit board having fabricated thereon circuitry for converting a signal from the tuning fork vibrator into a digital signal and a sensor case 33 for accommodating the load sensor and the circuit board. The sensor case 33 is made by casting stainless material by a lost wax process and is directly coupled to parallel base frames 20 for maintaining the distance between the base frames. The sensor case has sufficient mechanical strength and also acts as a structural member for the base frames, thereby reducing the number of components and the height of a weighing table.

Abstract: A tank weighing transducer, comprises: a supporting ring, a cover, a gasket, a locking screw, a weighing sensor, a circuit board, a battery, a base, a supporter nut, a supporter screw, and a detachable supporter, wherein the supporting ring and the cover are connected via the locking screw and the gasket; the weighing sensor and the circuit board are fixed on the base via the locking screw; the battery is put in the battery container on the base; the cover and the base are connected via the locking screw; and the detachable supporter is fixed on the base via the supporter nut and the supporter screw. The tank weighing transducer in the present invention is able to withstand load for a long period, and has a good impact resistance.

Abstract: A scale and cover comprises an electronic scale comprising a scale tray and a user control and a first alignment mechanism. A cover for removably receives the electronic scale where the cover defines an aperture communicating the exterior of the cover with the electronic scale. The cover comprises a second alignment mechanism that engages the first alignment mechanism. A tray comprises a leg that is inserted through the aperture and is supported by the scale tray.

Abstract: A platform scale for weighing an object to be weighed by supporting it by a plurality of load detection sections, wherein the load detection section comprises a load sensor 40 having a block body 42 for transmitting an applied load to a tuning fork vibrator 41 coupled to the block body 42 by reducing the load, a circuit board having fabricated thereon circuitry for converting a signal from the tuning fork vibrator into a digital signal and a sensor case 33 for accommodating the load sensor and the circuit board. The sensor case 33 is made by casting stainless material by a lost wax process and is directly coupled to parallel base frames 20 for maintaining the distance between the base frames. The sensor case has sufficient mechanical strength and also acts as a structural member for the base frames, thereby reducing the number of components and the height of a weighing table.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed scale for use in a weighing scale. A scale of the present invention may include a load receiving plate and a bottom plate, between which is sandwiched a supporting rib structure that preferably includes a plurality of perimeter members that form sealed upright sides of the scale. The supporting rib structure, load receiving plate and bottom plate cooperate to form a substantially rigid and hermetically sealed sandwich structure. The load receiving plate may be joined to the supporting rib structure by perimeter welding or another bonding technique that permits the joining material to be subsequently shaped to form a smooth transition between the load receiving plate and the perimeter members of the scale.

Abstract: A scale assembly for weighing potentially hazardous materials comprise a containment deck designed to support a container from which materials are dispensed. The containment deck is preferably provided with sufficient storage capacity to capture spillage or leaks from the container and is supported on a low-profile platform supported in turn by load cells which generate signals indicative of the weight of the contents of the container and of any spillage within the containment deck. The containment deck is further equipped with a level detector typically positioned near the bottom of the deck for generating signals indicating the presence of leakage or spillage from the container.

Abstract: An electronic scale is provided with an automatic cable retraction device. The electronic scale includes a casing, a detection element, and the automatic cable retraction device. The casing forms an opening. The detection element is set in the casing for detecting a weight of an object-to-be-weighed and supplies the weight data. The automatic cable retraction device is received in the casing and contains therein an electric cable, which is withdrawable out of the casing and/or automatically retractable back into the casing. An end of the cable is connected to the detection element and an opposite end is coupled to an electric connector or a measurement controller, or a recording device. The electric connector or the measurement controller or the recording device can be retracted with the cable back into the casing through the opening. As such, an electronic scale with automatic cable retraction device is provided.

Abstract: A scale includes an instrumentation housing, a load sensor disposed within the instrumentation housing, a platform base spaced from the instrumentation housing for movement in communication with the load sensor, and a platform configured to support a load. In some cases, the platform is attached to the platform base via a snap-fit connection to apply the load to the load sensor. The platform is then detachable from the platform base to separate the platform from the instrumentation housing via a release of the snap-fit connection.

Abstract: A housing for a weighing indicator terminal, having a top cover and a base member attached to the top cover. The top cover and the base member have complimentary configurations whereby the top cover and the base member are attachable together in more than one configuration.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for scanner scale implementation and operation using a plurality of load cells mounted in a planar arrangement. A plurality of load cells is mounted to a scanner base. The load cells are secured within a mounting chassis in such a way that the load bearing elements of the load cells extend through the protective cover. The mounting chassis and load cells may be mounted to the scanner base. A scanner top plate may be secured to the load cells such that the weight of the scanner top plate and any object placed on the scanner top plate is borne by the load bearing elements of the load cells, part of the weight being borne by the load bearing element of each load cell. Upon presentation of an object for weighing, weight signals generated by the load cells are processed to produce a weight reading for the object.

Abstract: A foot assembly for a weighing scale comprises a base, a ring arranged in coaxial spaced relation to the base; and a plurality of deformable compensation beams projecting outwardly from a portion of the base so as to support the ring.

Abstract: A draft shield for a balance that has a balance housing has a rear wall and a front wall panel arranged in a fixed position to the rear wall, at least two side wall panels and a top cover. The rear wall and the front wall panel are connected to a base. The base has a locking device and the balance housing has a complementary locking element. The locking device and the locking element cooperate with one another to releasably attach the draft shield to the balance housing, wherein the locking device and the locking element are configured to release the draft shield without moving the draft shield.

Abstract: A mouse pad is attached to the weighing platform of a scale. The scale electronics are connected to a personal computer through a universal serial bus cable (USB) which also provides power to the scale. The scale may have an integrated, or detached, ergonomically designed wrist-rest with a wrist-rest pad that is positioned to be at the same height above the weighing platform as the mouse pad.

Abstract: A thread covering assembly for threaded shafts of food equipment components such as scale adjustment feet includes at least one thread cover positioned around the threaded shaft and moveable along the length of the threaded shaft for preventing the threads of the shaft from being exposed to the environment.

Abstract: A cutting board suitable for commercial or non-commercial purposes in which food can be cut on a cutting surface of the cutting board surface and slid quickly and simply to a separate scale weighing surface of the cutting board surface to be weighed. The weighing surface on which the food is weighed is separately supported by a scale and move upwardly and downwardly independent of the cutting area. The cutting board also includes a visual display that displays information representative of the food, such as, for example, the weight of the food resting on the scale surface. A control panel includes one or more selector switches that allow the user to customize information displayed on the visual display and input information representative of the food. The cutting surface, weighing surface, visual display and control panel are sealed as to prevent food, liquid, washing solution, or the like, from entering the cutting board.

Abstract: An electronic scale integrally formed within the housing of computer keyboard. The scale includes an item holder which may be removably attached to a weighing unit mounted in a clearance region located at a rear portion of the keyboard housing. In operation, the weighing unit outputs weight measurement signals along signal lines to one of a variety of processing and/or display devices so that, for example, postage for the item being weighed may be calculated. The electronic scale may also be incorporated within a housing having an attachment device for removably or permanently attaching the housing to any surface desired.

Abstract: A low profile weighing scale for weighing and balancing aircraft and land vehicles. The electronic, strong, lightweight, economical and portable scale provides accurate and reliable results.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting and then maintaining the leveling support of an assembly relative to the surface upon which that assembly has been placed. The apparatus can be locked or maintained in place to prevent the loosening of the adjustment if the assembly is moved. The apparatus is comprised of an elastomeric material molded concentrically around a threaded stud to form a foot; a plurality of longitudinal grooves on the interior wall of the foot; a plurality of longitudinal ridges on the outside surface of an extension from the base section of the assembly; and, a threaded insert within the extension that can mate with the threaded stud.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating force, weight in particular, is done mechanically. The method has the steps of engaging the force with a base plate, bending the plate with force, rotating an indicator plate with respect to the base plate and about an obtuse axis hinge movably adjoining the plate, and measuring the rotation and converting it to an expression of force. The Apparatus has a base plate, an indicator plate, a hinge movably adjoining the two plates, an obtuse hinge axis, and structure to measure and interpret rotation of the indicator plate about the obtuse hinge axis as the base plate is bent by a force such as weight. A specific embodiment of the weight scale is provided for a fishing rod, for a fish scale, and for a pail scale.

Abstract: Weighing apparatus of the windscreen type including a housing having a pair of vertical side walls that are movable between opened and closed positions relative to the housing, thereby to afford access to a weighing pan contained within the housing weighing chamber, characterized by the provision of a lever arrangement for opening either or both of the side walls. A pair of operating levers (77,79) arranged generally end-to-end transversely beneath the housing extend at their remote ends beyond opposite sides of the housing for selective connection with the associated side wall, respectively, the adjacent ends of the levers being movably connected with the housing, the levers also being connected with each other by a coupling plate (89) that is slidably connected for displacement forwardly and rearwardly of the housing.

Abstract: Point-of-sale apparatus to be used with an optical scanner for identifying the articles sold, comprises housing to be placed over the optical scanner, a light-transparent window carried by the housing so as to be aligned with the optical scanner when the housing is placed thereover, a weighing scale carried by the housing to weigh the article identified by the optical scanner, and a display for displaying the weight and/or the price of each article identified by the optical scanner and weighed by the weighing scale.

Abstract: A weighing scale is provided in which a horizontally disposed weighing platform contains a weighing scale dial on a side of said platform so that it can be read both from directly above and from the side, and means for transmitting weight response from a weighing mechanism mounted beneath said platform to said dial.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrically price-calculating balance, in particular a balance for a shop's counter, comprising an indicator part and a weighing part each constructed as a separate unit. The indicator part has an upper surface which is constructed as a support surface for the weighing part and the weighing part is mountable on the indicator part.