Balance beam scale having digital display

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, A beam scale includes a single weight mounted on a balance beam which is movable to selected positions to establish ranges of weights to be measured. The beam is supported by a flexible member to which a strain gage mechanism is secured to provide a vernier weight signal. The electronic circuitry associated with the scale receives signals indicative of the adjustable weight position and indicative of the deflection of the beam supporting member and totalizes these signals to produce and display a number indicative of the weight applied to the scale. The scale permits the user operator to perform a simple calibration procedure which guarantees the accuracy of sub …