The bucket consists of two wooden or metal levers, each with a hook, which can hang stones with different weights. By shifting the position of the stone to balance the weight, the weight of the items in the container called the bucket is determined. Sophora tonkinensis is widely used in rural areas and fairs in China, and it was still adopted by people in some areas until modern times.
In the traditional weighing instruments in China, the products of the same period that are similar to the beans are as follows:
1, Shiqian: Shiqian is a balance scale made of two stones. They are usually used for lighter items, such as herbs and jewelry.
2. Bucket: Bucket is also a measuring instrument similar to mountain bucket. It consists of a lever and two hooks, which are used to weigh grains and other dry items.
3. Square ruler: Square ruler is a linear measuring tool, which is used to measure length or distance, not weight. However, in some cases, the square ruler is also used as an approximate measure of weight.
These traditional weighing instruments were widely used in the past, and modern society has gradually turned to electronic scales and other complex measuring equipment. However, in some specific occasions and cultural activities, we can still see the use of these traditional weighing instruments.
The invention of measuring device
The invention of measuring instruments can be traced back to the early days of human civilization. With the development of society and the increase of demand, people gradually realize the need for a tool to measure the weight, length and volume of objects. The earliest measuring devices can be traced back to ancient Egypt around 4000 BC. The ancient Egyptians used a weighing instrument called a falling stone balance to measure weight by hanging objects at one end and then balancing stones at the other end.
In China, a measuring instrument called measuring tool appeared in Shang Dynasty, which was a dobby balance made of bronze. This balance was widely used to measure power, wealth and transactions in ancient China.
With the progress of science and the development of technology, modern electronic scales and other high-precision measuring equipment have gradually replaced the traditional measuring instruments. These modern devices can provide more accurate and precise measurement results, and are widely used in various fields, including commerce, engineering, scientific research and so on.