Paragraph Number

10

In one aspect the balance indicator connects to the superior plate, the superior plate that includes a pivot plate and a support plate and the balance indicator includes a hinge that includes a pin connected to the pivot plate such that a force applied to the pivot plate can rotate the pivot plate about the pin. The support plate couples to the separator such that actuation of the separator moves the support plate vertically relative to the inferior plate. The pin may include a cylindrical structure that has a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, and a middle. The proximal end may connect to a balance gauge and the distal end comprises a pivot for the balance indicator. The pivot may be aligned with the longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the proximal end may include a first D-shaped cross-section, the distal end may include at least one keyed section, and the middle may include a second D-shaped cross-section having a flat part of the second D-shaped cross-section offset 90 degrees from a flat part of the first D-shaped cross-section. The distal end serves as a pivot for the hinge.

Added by DJM 2 2021