Scale laying flat on the counter was taking to much room. Middle support is used to keep stress off the scales top while standing upright.
Designed for OXO 11lb Scale
https://www.oxo.com/11-lb-stainless-steel-scale-w-pull-out-display.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAg8OBBhA8EiwAlKw3ktXKwfH2oc7WVTlz4ZeKD3SvHMyjjvUhCvqsN4oL7WXjJaKfYxsF8BoCSqkQAvD_BwE
The author marked this model as their own original creation.