A laboratory balance (1) has a weighing pan (14) in a weighing chamber (10). A rear wall (4) separates the weighing chamber separates from a housing (11) that contains a weighing cell (12) with a load-receiving structure (13). A suspension pin (27) extends in a transverse direction of the load-receiving structure. The weighing pan is engaged with the load-receiving structure through at least one passage opening (31) in the rear wall. Two spaced-apart sidebars (29) of the weighing pan are held together by a connecting member (30). Each sidebar has an L-shaped configuration with a horizontal foot portion (55) and a vertical leg portion (56). A hook-shaped portion (64) of the vertical leg is seated on the suspension pin, through sliding contact between the suspension pin and a guiding portion (65) that extends from the hook-shaped portion away from the horizontal foot portion, sloping upwardly.

This invention relates to a weighing platform, particularly used in the livestock sector, formed by a base plate (1), which is constituted by a first upper surface (2) and a second lower surface (3), the second surface (3) being provided with a plurality of first bars (31) with an I-shaped cross-section, which are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis and fixed on the second surface (3), the first bars (31) being aligned in parallel and arranged spaced apart from each other, with the platform having a functional design capable of imparting a ciliary movement, necessary to prevent dirt from settling on the platform, as well as to guarantee the necessary resistance to confer excellent durability to the platform.

This invention relates to a weighing platform, particularly used in the livestock sector, formed by a base plate (1), which is constituted by a first upper surface (2) and a second lower surface (3), the second surface (3) being provided with a plurality of first bars (31) with an I-shaped cross-section, which are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis and fixed on the second surface (3), the first bars (31) being aligned in parallel and arranged spaced apart from each other, with the platform having a functional design capable of imparting a ciliary movement, necessary to prevent dirt from settling on the platform, as well as to guarantee the necessary resistance to confer excellent durability to the platform.

A magnetic suspension thermobalance based on quick photothermal heating comprises a sealed container, a reaction tank, a magnetic suspension device, a laser displacement monitoring component, a photothermal heating component and a photothermal heating component displacement device. A method comprises following steps: weighing a testing sample and adding same into the reaction tank; putting the reaction tank into the sealed container together with a magnetic suspension float; causing the magnetic suspension float to float in the sealed container; introducing gas into the sealed container; measuring the real-time position of the magnetic suspension float, and causing same to a measurement zero point; heating the reaction tank; maintaining a heating beam on the reaction tank; measuring the temperature of the testing sample in the reaction tank; and recording the displacement of the magnetic suspension float, and converting said displacement into mass.

A magnetic suspension thermobalance based on quick photothermal heating comprises a sealed container, a reaction tank, a magnetic suspension device, a laser displacement monitoring component, a photothermal heating component and a photothermal heating component displacement device. A method comprises following steps: weighing a testing sample and adding same into the reaction tank; putting the reaction tank into the sealed container together with a magnetic suspension float; causing the magnetic suspension float to float in the sealed container; introducing gas into the sealed container; measuring the real-time position of the magnetic suspension float, and causing same to a measurement zero point; heating the reaction tank; maintaining a heating beam on the reaction tank; measuring the temperature of the testing sample in the reaction tank; and recording the displacement of the magnetic suspension float, and converting said displacement into mass.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for automatic fluid flow system connectors. The system generally includes a load cell interface coupled to a console and a ring connector coupled to a fluid collection system. The ring connector can be releasably engaged with the load cell using an engagement structure such as a latch, locking arm, or spring clip mechanism. The ring connector and load cell can include electrical contacts configured to engage along an axis that extends perpendicular to a surface that the electrical contacts are disposed on. Advantageously, reduced wear on the electrical contacts should extend the usable life of the system.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for automatic fluid flow system connectors. The system generally includes a load cell interface coupled to a console and a ring connector coupled to a fluid collection system. The ring connector can be releasably engaged with the load cell using an engagement structure such as a latch, locking arm, or spring clip mechanism. The ring connector and load cell can include electrical contacts configured to engage along an axis that extends perpendicular to a surface that the electrical contacts are disposed on. Advantageously, reduced wear on the electrical contacts should extend the usable life of the system.

A mobile weighing apparatus includes a base tubing, a column extending from the base tubing, a handle extending from the column, a plurality of wheels, a weighing platform, and a plurality of load cells coupled to or between the base tubing and the weighing platform. The weighting platform may be suspended from the load cells, such as with wire rope bolts, such that a force applied to the column does not affect weighment of an object on the weighing platform. The apparatus may include a kingpin-less swivel rear wheel, a rear wheel brake to preclude rotation of the rear wheel about an axle of the rear wheel, and an actuator to actuate the rear brake when the rear wheel is in any position over a 360-degree range. The wheels may be positioned adjacent respective corners of a triangularly shaped base tubing, and the apparatus may further include a clinometer.

A mobile weighing apparatus includes a base tubing, a column extending from the base tubing, a handle extending from the column, a plurality of wheels, a weighing platform, and a plurality of load cells coupled to or between the base tubing and the weighing platform. The weighting platform may be suspended from the load cells, such as with wire rope bolts, such that a force applied to the column does not affect weighment of an object on the weighing platform. The apparatus may include a kingpin-less swivel rear wheel, a rear wheel brake to preclude rotation of the rear wheel about an axle of the rear wheel, and an actuator to actuate the rear brake when the rear wheel is in any position over a 360-degree range. The wheels may be positioned adjacent respective corners of a triangularly shaped base tubing, and the apparatus may further include a clinometer.

An auxiliary payment station in the form of a shopping trolley with a scale (2) fixed to its bottom, including elements (10, 11, 12, 13) of electronic equipment located in a casing (9) mounted in the container, and visual elements (4, 8) of the electronic equipment fixed to a handle (6) of the container. A loading inner container (1) is located in an outer container (3), and a mounting plate (15) of a carrying frame (14) is fixed to a bottom of the scale (2), and an edge mounting plate (16) of the carrying frame (14) is fixed to a bottom of the outer container (3) at its edge. The mounting plate (15) of the carrying frame (14) is fixed on a bar (18) of the carrying frame (14) extending through an opening (19) in the bottom of the outer container (3).