An electronic balance includes a pan, a first means for measuring a load normally applied to the pan, a second means for detecting a possible deviation of the load acting point from the required point on the pan, a third means for correcting an error in the measured value due to the deviation, and a fourth means for outputting the corrected value.

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›1.independentAn electronic balance comprising a pan for receiving a load to be weighed, a first means for measuring said load on said pan, said means being adapted…+9

›2.↳ 1An electronic balance as defined in claim 1, wherein said deviation is detected as a deflection occurring on the support of said pan due to the turnin…d2

›3.↳ 1An electronic balance as defined in claim 1, wherein said second means comprises one electrode movable in association with said pan and another locate…d2

›4.↳ 1An electronic balance as defined in claim 1, wherein said second means comprises a photo-electrical unit including sensors and a light emission elemen…d2+2

›7.↳ 1An electronic balance as defined in claim 1, wherein said second means comprises a strain sensor provided in a support of said pan, said support being…d2

›8.↳ 1An electronic balance as defined in claim 1, wherein said first means comprises a Roberval mechanism connected to said pan by means of a support, said…d2

›9.↳ 1An electronic balance as defined in claim 1, wherein said second means supports said pan at plural points, and wherein said first means is provided at…d2

›10.↳ 1An electronic balance as defined in claim 1, wherein said third means comprises a digital logical operation unit, a gain adjusting means located betwe…d2

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177/25177/DIG.6177/210.C177/211177/255

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