A combination weighing machine chassis that is comprised of an enclosed
hollow support member having an inner surface upon which the drives and
controls for the components of the product batch handling units are
carried. There are openings formed in the hollow support member that
include seals through which the necessary drives and controls extend. As a
result, components of the product batch handling units, such as the
vibrating trays, chambers and buckets, can be removed for cleaning and the
outer surface of the hollow support member can also be cleaned. The
operating components are now housed in a closed compartment where they are
protected from contamination by air and water borne debris such as oil and
food, and the entire weighing machine can now be conveniently washed down
and thoroughly cleaned. The vibrator mechanisms for the feeder trays are
suspended by extension coil springs from the inner surface of the top
portion of the enclosed hollow support member. This provides an improved
mounting arrangement for the vibrator mechanism and diminishes the
vibrations that are imparted to the other components of the weighing
machine.