GB2487439A - Handheld measuring device for flexible materials - Google Patents
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- GB2487439A GB2487439A GB1101194.7A GB201101194A GB2487439A GB 2487439 A GB2487439 A GB 2487439A GB 201101194 A GB201101194 A GB 201101194A GB 2487439 A GB2487439 A GB 2487439A
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B21/00—Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant
- G01B21/02—Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness
- G01B21/06—Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B5/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
- G01B5/02—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness
- G01B5/04—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
- G01B5/043—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving for measuring length
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Abstract
The measuring device has one measuring wheel c with two opposed tensioned wheels I allowing a flexible material 2 of variable thickness to pass between them. The flexible material, such as carpet, is fed by hand through the measuring device. A digital display f fig. 4 shows the amount of material that has been measured. A length to be measured may be pre-programmed. The device has visual warning lights I,m,n and an audible warning k to alert the operator that the pre-programmed length has been reached. When the desired length is reached the measuring wheel c and tension wheels can be locked using the locking trigger a fig. 5 to hold the device in place so a measuring pin can be placed between the mark pointer j allowing an accurate marked pin left in the flexible material thus allowing it to be cut accurately. The handheld device has an ergonomic handle and design.
Description
Description Title
Measuring device
Background
This invention relates to a device that measures flexible material accurately.
When flexible material such as carpet is measured from a roll, it is usually meas-ured by hand with a metre stick. The result being that the measurement is often inaccurate and the material is either too long, incurring waste or to short incurring waste and further expense usually involving refitting in the case of carpet.
Statement of invention
To overcome the problems of inaccurate measurement the present invention pro- poses, a hand held device with a rotating measuring wheel which is linked to digi-tal software and hardware that can be pre-programmed to measure an exact length.
Advantages The measuring wheel will measure accurately to a precise pre-programmed length, allowing the material required to be cut accurately.
The measuring device will have a touch-button keypad and visual display for easy reference and use.
The device will have an ergonomically designed handle and shock absorbent case, ensuring ease of use and longevity.
Detailed description
An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings: In Figure 1 a flexible material 2 is located on a stand 1 and is measured by a technician 4 using a meter rule 3 placed on the surface of the material the meter rule is then repositioned by the technician repeatedly or as required to measure required length of material.
In Figure 2 the invention 5 is held by the technician 4 and the flexible material is then fed by hand through the invention and pushed along the salvage of the material being measured until the desired length is met.
In Figure 3 the invention S showing the measuring wheel c and the tension wheels i that create the friction between the measured material 2 and the measuring wheel c.
In Figure 4 the invention S shows the side elevation of the invention detailing the key functions. The trigger release button b which unlocks the measuring wheel c and tension wheels I when pressed. Mechanism release button e which is used to release the measuring mechanisms c and i for ease of cleaning. Visual display f which displays the required length of material to be measured. Ergonomic handle g for ease of use and carrying. Electronic touch pad h used for entering the desired length of material to be measured.
The mark pointerj is position at the correct point in relation to the measuring wheel I that allows the technician 4 to place a measuring pointer in the case of a flexible material such as carpet is usually a 7 cm steel pin. Acoustic warning speaker k alerts the technician 4 by a series of progressively louder and shorter spaced audio tones that the required length of material is being reached. Warning light I provides a visual indication that the technician is reaching the prescribed length of material. Warning light m provides a visual indication that the technician has reached the prescribed length of material. Warning light n provides a visual indication that the technician has exceeded the prescribed length of material, when the technician pulls the device backwards along the salvage of the material the warning light m will then be displayed.
Detailed description continued
In Figure 5 the invention 5 showing the locking trigger a which when compressed locks the measuring wheel i and the tension wheels c this enables the technician 4 to place a steel pin using the mark point j into the material so the material can then be cut to length using an appropriate cutting tool. q ergonomic impact resistant casing.
In Figure 6 the invention 5 showing the measuring wheel c and the tension wheels i. The tension wheels allow for variable thickness materials due to their tensioned construction. The e mechanism release button releases the p wear plate and which allows easy cleaning and mantainance of the device.
Introduction to drawings
Figure 1 shows the existing and usual method of measuring a flexible material such as carpet.
Figure 2 shows the invention being used to measure flexible material such as carpet.
Figure 3 shows Tension wheels and measuring wheel with a flexible material Figure 4 shows front elevation left of invention Figure 5 shows endelevation of invention Figure 6 shows back elevation of invention
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB1101194.7A GB2487439A (en) | 2011-01-24 | 2011-01-24 | Handheld measuring device for flexible materials |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB1101194.7A GB2487439A (en) | 2011-01-24 | 2011-01-24 | Handheld measuring device for flexible materials |
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| GB201101194D0 GB201101194D0 (en) | 2011-03-09 |
| GB2487439A true GB2487439A (en) | 2012-07-25 |
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| GB1101194.7A Withdrawn GB2487439A (en) | 2011-01-24 | 2011-01-24 | Handheld measuring device for flexible materials |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN104596460A (en) * | 2014-12-04 | 2015-05-06 | 北京福田戴姆勒汽车有限公司 | Length measurement device and method of corrugated pipe |
| CN110375695A (en) * | 2019-07-25 | 2019-10-25 | 杭州铭铄机电科技有限公司 | A kind of cable meter-measuring device of anti-slip |
| US11981041B2 (en) | 2020-11-10 | 2024-05-14 | Joseph David Barnes | Cable measurement system and cutter apparatus |
Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB327917A (en) * | 1929-07-01 | 1930-04-17 | Felix Weber | Improvements in devices for measuring lengths of fabrics or the like |
| US2233530A (en) * | 1939-10-18 | 1941-03-04 | John W Holman | Cloth measuring device |
| WO1997005447A1 (en) * | 1995-08-01 | 1997-02-13 | Veijo Sakari Makkonen | Measuring device and a method for measuring objects |
| JPH10300454A (en) * | 1997-04-24 | 1998-11-13 | Kobaru:Kk | Hand type digital measuring instrument |
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Patent Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB327917A (en) * | 1929-07-01 | 1930-04-17 | Felix Weber | Improvements in devices for measuring lengths of fabrics or the like |
| US2233530A (en) * | 1939-10-18 | 1941-03-04 | John W Holman | Cloth measuring device |
| WO1997005447A1 (en) * | 1995-08-01 | 1997-02-13 | Veijo Sakari Makkonen | Measuring device and a method for measuring objects |
| JPH10300454A (en) * | 1997-04-24 | 1998-11-13 | Kobaru:Kk | Hand type digital measuring instrument |
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN104596460A (en) * | 2014-12-04 | 2015-05-06 | 北京福田戴姆勒汽车有限公司 | Length measurement device and method of corrugated pipe |
| CN110375695A (en) * | 2019-07-25 | 2019-10-25 | 杭州铭铄机电科技有限公司 | A kind of cable meter-measuring device of anti-slip |
| CN110375695B (en) * | 2019-07-25 | 2021-01-05 | 鹰搏(江苏)线缆科技有限公司 | Anti-slip metering device for cable |
| US11981041B2 (en) | 2020-11-10 | 2024-05-14 | Joseph David Barnes | Cable measurement system and cutter apparatus |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |