Weighing devices
First Claim
1. A weighing device for providing a ready indication of the weight of an article, the device comprising load bearing means comprising an elongate strip of flexible material having a load bearing center portion between ends and indicator means associated with the strip, the strip being adapted to be placed on or form part of the carry means of the article, whereby when the article is lifted by gripping the ends, the strip flexes relative to the indicator means due to the load on the center portion and the indicator means provides an indication of the weight of the article.
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Abstract
A piece of luggage, rucksack or satchel is provided having a pair of spaced shoulder straps. At least one strap has a stress/strain unit to monitor the stress/strain in the strap as the piece is worn on the shoulder of a user. The at least one strap also has an indicator that provides a visual indication when the stress/strain of the strap has exceeded a predetermined threshold.
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10 Claims
- 1. A weighing device for providing a ready indication of the weight of an article, the device comprising load bearing means comprising an elongate strip of flexible material having a load bearing center portion between ends and indicator means associated with the strip, the strip being adapted to be placed on or form part of the carry means of the article, whereby when the article is lifted by gripping the ends, the strip flexes relative to the indicator means due to the load on the center portion and the indicator means provides an indication of the weight of the article.
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4. A hand held weighing device for providing a ready indication of the weight of a piece of luggage, rucksack or satchel, the device comprising:
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A load cell positioned across a housing adapted to be held in the palm of the hand; and
Indicator means associated with the load cell whereby the device, in use, is positioned between the palm of the hand and the carry means of a piece of luggage, rucksack or satchel so that the weight of the piece of luggage, rucksack or satchel so that the weight of the piece of luggage, rucksack or satchel is sensed by the load cell as the hand lifts the luggage, rucksack or satchel via the carry means. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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