Patent ID: 6222137
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
A portable scale for weighing containers, comprising:a) a load platform being generally triangular in shape for supporting objects to be weighed;b) three (3) load cells mounted to said platform each of said load cells affixed at one end to said load platform, one of said load cells near a first comer of said load platform, one of said load cells near a second comer of said load platform, and one of said load cells near a third comer of said load platform, each of said load cells affixed at the other end to a pivotal pedestal provided for contacting the ground;c) a column extending upright from said platform;d) at least one wheel in association with said platform; ande) an electronic controller in association with said three (3) load cells for displaying the weight of a container located on said platform;whereby each of said pivotal pedestals makes solid contact with the ground even when said load platform resides on an uneven surface;thereby allowing an accurate weight measurement of said container to be obtained.