Weighing scales – Structural installation – Vehicle
Patent
1996-11-08
1998-09-22
Williams, Hezron E.
Weighing scales
Structural installation
Vehicle
177137, 177211, G01G 1908
Patent
active
058117385
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.
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Boyovich Richard A.
Santi Larry D.
Gibson Randy W.
Santi Larry D.
Williams Hezron E.
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