on a lower surface of the platform to transfer the weight of the item to the force transducer.
In another embodiment, the platform applies a force directly against the force transducer when an item of mail is placed on the platform. This may be achieved, for example, by connecting the platform to the force transducer by screws or another form of attachment. Alternatively, the platform may be sized to be slightly greater than the housing of the cartridge so that the housing provides horizontal stability, thereby leaving the platform rest by force of gravity against the force transducer. The weighing unit of this embodiment, thus, effectively has no moving parts.
In another embodiment, the platform has a stub on its lower surface that applies a force against the force transducer,housing and having a force transducer which outputs a weight signal corresponding to a weight of the item supported on the platform, and a fastener which fastens the housing of said scale to a piece of equipment. The fastener may one which removably and/or rotatably attaches the scale to the piece of equipment. The rotatable attachment is especially advantageous because it allows a user to adjust the scale to a level position regardless of the inclination of the equipment surface to which it is attached. In one embodiment, the fastener includes snap members. In other embodiment, the fastener is a magnet. In still other embodiments, the fastener takes the form of a removable pin, a screw, an adhesive, a clip which is preferably spring biased for enhanced stability,