Method of weighing luggage

摘要

A scale and bag dispensing machine 1 is disclosed. The bag dispensing machine 3 is being located in close proximity to the scale 2. In use the device is placed in a transport terminal for use by passengers to determine whether their luggage is overweight and to inform them of what excess fees are payable. The passenger with overweight luggage may purchase a bag and transfer items thereto to reduce the level of overweight. The scale comprises a weighing platform 5 and a ramp 4 to allow wheeled luggage 7 onto the platform 5. A user interface 13 is mounted on panel 9 along with a coin slot 12 to activate scale 2. Bag dispensing machine 3 is filled with bags 16 viewable through window 22. A bag may be acquired by coin insertion into slot 11 and using buttons 18 to make the appropriate selection.