Patent ID: 8957329
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: B62B,B66F,G01G

Abstract:
1. Weight-measuring apparatus for a lift-truck, wherein: the apparatus includes a cover; the cover is configured to fit over a fork of the lift-truck; the cover has a cross-sectional configuration that is basically inverted channel-shaped, having a roof and left and right side-walls; the apparatus includes loadcells; the loadcells are attached to the roof of the cover; the cover and the loadcells are so arranged that, when the cover is placed over the fork: (a) the loadcells rest on the fork, and the cover rests on the loadcells; (b) whereby the weight of a load placed on the roof of the cover is transmitted through the loadcells to the fork; the loadcells include respective load-sensors, which are structured to supply a signal that is proportional to the magnitude of the weight of the load; and the side-walls of the cover are substantially thicker than the roof of the cover.