Patent ID: 6307164
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
A combination motor vehicle and load measuring device for indicating the total weight of the motor vehicle, said combination comprising:a motor vehicle having a cab and a pneumatic suspension system comprising at least one axle group with a pneumatic suspension therewith, an air compressor for inflating said pneumatic suspension, and a pneumatic line connecting said air compressor to said pneumatic suspension;a casing mounted within said cab, said casing having a door hingedly attached thereto, and said casing including a pressure relief valve;an analog pressure gauge installed within said casing;said analog pressure gauge having a pointer, a graduated face, a transparent removable face cover, and means for positioning said pointer to calibrate said analog pressure gauge, wherein said pointer being calibrated for indicating the corresponding weight of said vehicle on said graduated face of gauge; andmeans for connecting said pressure gauge to said pneumatic suspension of said motor vehicle.