Inventors:
Robert Prus - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
G01G 21/28
Abstract:
A compact, pivotally foldable weighing scale for weighing heavy objects such as luggage. The scale may comprise a base comprising four structural members coupled together to describe a rectangle, and a subframe pivotally mounted to the base. The subframe supports a weight receiving platform, a weight sensor, and a display for displaying sensed or measured weight. The subframe may be pivotally mounted to the base at one end of the latter. The weight sensor may comprise a collapsible and expansible pneumatic or hydraulic piston. The display may comprise an analog gauge or alternatively may be an electronic display adapted to display English and metric units of weight. Further, the scale could have a built-in speaker and memory capabilities. The scale may be less than twelve inches in height and five inches in each of width and height. The scale may be provided commercially with an enclosure such as a flexible pouch or generally rigid box.