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Deflection-restrained load cell for on-board vehicle weighing systems

  • US 4,095,659 A
  • Filed: 06/10/1976
  • Issued: 06/20/1978
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/1976
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a load cell assembly providing part of an on-board load weighing system for a vehicle having a frame member and a load support member to which the load which is to be measured is applied, the load cell assembly being adapted to be located between the load support member and the frame member and including elongated beam means having a central portion and first and second ends, means for securing the first and second ends of the beam means to the frame member of the vehicle and for elevating the central portion of the beam means above the frame member, elongated load concentrating means to be secured to the load support member and integral with the central portion of the beam means and having first and second ends defining, in combination with the first and second ends of the beam means, a pair of slots extending inwardly from said ends for directing the applied load to the central portion of the beam means, an improvement comprising:

  • restraining means to be secured to the frame member for limiting deflection of the first and second ends of the load concentrating means in a direction toward the load support means.

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