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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2003
Filed:
May. 11, 2001
Matthias Gietenbruch, Buchs, CH;
Roger Leisinger, Zürich, CH;
Alfred Schillig, Grüningen, CH;
Bruno Mattle, Uster, CH;
Mettler-Toledo GmbH, Greifensee, CH;
Abstract
A balance has a balance housing ( ), an operator console ( ), and a pivot arrangement ( ) between the balance housing and the operator console. The pivot arrangement works as a hinge, so that the operator console can be tilted about a transverse horizontal axis (A) that runs parallel to the balance housing. From a normal working position, i.e., projecting forward from the balance housing, the operator console can be folded upward into a rest position. The pivot arrangement has a certain amount of loose play in at least one radial direction. The operator console has a tilt-adjustable part ( ) and a tilt-angle adjusting device ( ) with a secondary transverse tilt axis (B) located in an anterior portion of the operator console. A locking device ( ) serves to secure the tilt-adjustable part in one of at least two selectable tilt-angle positions.