JP2019196966A - Tape measure holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a versatile tape measure holder that can sufficiently correspond to the tape measure of each manufacturer so that it is possible to safely hold the tape measure as it is by the existing belt clip of the tape measure.SOLUTION: A tape measure holder 1 includes: a hanging portion 2 having a thickness of the extent with which a belt clip can be held by being arranged on the front side of the tape measure holder 1; and a movable portion 4 in which an axis 12 is supported by a bearing having a long-fine receiving hole 14 extending in the longitudinal direction of the tape measure holder 1 provided at a position higher than the hanging portion 2 to be rotatable around the axis 12 extending in the lateral direction perpendicular to either the vertical or longitudinal direction of the tape measure holder 1. The movable portion 4 is configured by adding a momentum in the front direction of the tape measure holder 1 by a spring 16.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a mechanical lock type tape measure holder used for holding a tape measure, and more particularly, to a tape measure holder configured to correspond to a tape measure provided with a belt clip.

  The mechanical lock type tape measure holder used when carrying the tape measure is such that the holder holding portion engages with an external locking piece (attached to the tape measure case) provided in a pair with the holder. The structure is such that the dropping of the locking piece is locked, and when the tape measure provided with the external locking piece is held, the tape measure can be reliably prevented from falling.

  And the above-mentioned external locking piece is attached to the case back where the conventional belt clip is installed in the case of the tape measure instead of the existing belt clip. For this reason, the tape measure holder is a tape measure exclusive product provided with an external locking piece.

  Further, the external locking piece described above may be configured to be attachable in place of the belt clip already provided in the belt clip attachment portion of another tape measure. Thereby, several types of tape measures can be hold | maintained at the above-mentioned tape measure holder.

  However, even if an external locking piece can be attached in place of the existing belt clip, the form of the belt clip attachment part and the size of the attachment screw are often different between each tape measure and manufacturer, and the safety of holding From the viewpoint of safety, at present, there is only compatibility between some tape measures of the same manufacturer.

  Recently, cases where the tape measure is used at high places are increasing, so when carrying the tape measure, use a tape measure holder having a tape measure lock function that can reliably prevent the tape measure from falling as described above. Carry safely. However, since this tape measure holder supports only a part of the tape measure even within the manufacturer, there is a problem that it is not possible to select a tape measure suitable for the work of the wearer.

Utility Model Registration No. 3163381

  The present invention does not require an external locking piece that is essential for holding (locking), and can safely hold (lock) the tape measure without changing the existing belt clip of the tape measure, so that it can sufficiently handle the tape measure of each manufacturer. A tape measure holder excellent in versatility that can be provided.

  In one embodiment of the tape measure holder of the present invention, in the tape measure holder for holding the tape measure having the belt clip, the hook portion having a thickness enough to hook the belt clip, and the hook portion Is a movable part that is provided on the upper side and is configured to be rotatable about a shaft (shaft) that extends in a lateral direction orthogonal to both the vertical direction and the front-rear direction of the tape measure holder, A movable part supported by a bearing having an elongated receiving hole extending in the front-rear direction of the tape measure holder, and when the lower end of the movable part is not located on the hooking part, The belt clip is allowed to be inserted and removed through a gap between the hooking portion and the movable portion, and when the lower end of the movable portion is positioned on the hooking portion, the hooking portion and the With moving parts Through the gap between, characterized in that it prevents the belt clip is inserted and removed.

  Moreover, in one Example, the said movable part is urged | biased by the front side direction of this tape measure holder, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  Further, in one embodiment, in the tape measure holder for holding the tape measure having the belt clip, the hook portion disposed on the front side of the tape measure holder and having a thickness enough to hook the belt clip; and A movable portion provided above the hooking portion and configured to be rotatable about a shaft extending in a lateral direction orthogonal to both the vertical direction and the front-rear direction of the tape measure holder, the shaft being A movable portion supported by a bearing having an elongated receiving hole extending in the front-rear direction of the tape measure holder, and the movable portion is biased toward the front side of the tape measure holder, When the lower end of the movable part is not positioned on the hooking part, the belt clip is allowed to be inserted and removed through the gap between the hooking part and the movable part, and the lower end of the movable part is Above hook When located on the is characterized in that it prevents the belt clip is inserted and removed through the gap between the hooking part and the movable part.

  In one embodiment, at least a lower end portion of the movable portion is configured to advance forward of the tape measure holder over a support portion for supporting the belt clip of the hooking portion. And

  In one embodiment, an impact mitigating means is provided at least at the lower end of the movable part.

The perspective view which shows one Example of the tape measure holder which concerns on this invention. Sectional drawing of the tape measure holder shown in FIG. The perspective view which shows the position of a movable part when a tape measure is hooked. Sectional drawing of the tape measure holder shown in FIG. The perspective view which shows the position of a movable part when a tape measure is taken out. Sectional drawing of the tape measure holder shown in FIG. Sectional drawing of the tape measure holder where the tape measure was hung. The figure which shows the operation | movement process until a tape measure is applied. The figure which shows the operation | movement process until a tape measure is taken out. The perspective view which shows another Example of a tape measure holder. The perspective view which shows another Example of a tape measure holder. The front view (a) and perspective view (b) which show a movable part and a shaft. The figure which shows the structure of the receiving hole of a tape measure holder. The figure (a)-(c) which is seeing from the back side the tape measure which was seen through a part of the tape measure holder, and was hooked on the hook part, and a perspective view (d).

  The tape measure holder of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the up-down, front-back, and horizontal directions of the tape measure holder are indicated by arrows in FIG. 1, the arrow A is the up-down direction, the arrow B is the front-back direction, and the arrow C is the horizontal direction.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the tape measure holder. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the tape measure holder 1 shown in FIG. The tape measure holder 1 includes a hooking portion 2, a movable portion 4, and a wearer belt mounting portion 6 for mounting on the belt of the wearer. In addition, the tape measure holder 1 of the present embodiment also has a folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 supported by the support portion 8 of the hooking portion 2, with reference to FIG. A drop-off prevention guard 10 is shown as an example of a drop-off prevention means for moving in the direction so as not to drop off.

  The movable portion 4 is provided on the upper side (higher position) than the hook portion 2, and a shaft (shaft) 12 is supported by a bearing having a long receiving hole 14, and a front side of the tape measure holder 1 by a spring 16. Is biased in the direction. The shaft 12 is configured to be guided by the receiving hole 14 against the urging force of the spring 16 and move in the direction of the wearer belt mounting portion 6. That is, the movable part 4 can move in the direction of the wearer belt mounting part 6. Further, the movable portion 4 is tilted to the front side of the tape measure holder 1 by manual operation, with reference to FIG. 6, with a shaft 12 extending in the lateral direction orthogonal to both the vertical direction and the front and rear direction of the tape measure holder 1. The movable portion 4 returns (returns) to its original position (state) by the biasing force of the spring 16 compressed by the tilt. In addition, the position of the movable part 4 (lower end part 18) in FIG. 1 is hooked to the position that prevents the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 from being inserted or removed, that is, the hooking part 2 with reference to FIG. This is a position where removal of the belt clip 22 (folded portion 24) of the tape measure 20 is prevented. The movable part 4 will be described in more detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the hooking portion 2 is formed of a plate-like body on which the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 is hooked, and the thickness thereof is smaller than the gap of the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22. The hooking surface is formed flat. In addition, in the state where the tape measure holder 1 is attached to the carrier, the upper end surface portion of the hooking portion 2 serves as a support portion 8 for supporting the inner surface of the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22. In some cases, a groove or the like is formed in the direction in which the belt clip 22 is inserted or removed from the hooking surface.

  As described above, with reference to FIG. 7A, the fall-off prevention guard 10 has a folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 supported by the support portion 8 of the hooking portion 2. It is shown as an example of a drop-off prevention means for moving in the direction so as not to drop off. In this embodiment, the drop-off prevention guard 10 is integrally formed with the hooking portion 2 on both sides of the support portion 8, and is provided from the lower end of the hooking portion 2 to the vicinity of the upper end of the movable portion 4.

  FIG. 3 shows the position of the movable part 4 when the tape measure 20 is hooked. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the tape measure holder 1 shown in FIG. This is the position when the movable portion 4 is pushed in the rearward direction of the tape measure holder 1 against the biasing force of the spring 16 and moved in the rearward direction of the tape measure holder 1. When the movable part 4 is in this position, the belt clip of the tape measure 20 can be inserted / removed through the gap formed between the hooking part 2 and the movable part 4 (lower end part 18) with reference also to FIG. it can.

  FIG. 5 shows a state of the movable portion 4 when the tape measure 20 that is attached is taken out. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the tape measure holder 1 shown in FIG. The movable part 4 positioned in the front side direction of the tape measure holder 1 by the biasing force of the spring 16 (see FIG. 1) is pulled, and the upper part of the movable part 4 is pulled in the direction of the arrow D, that is, the front side direction of the tape measure holder 1. This is the position when rotating in the front direction of the tape measure holder 1 around the shaft 12. When the movable part 4 is in this position, the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 can be taken out through a gap formed between the hooking part 2 and the movable part 4 (lower end part 18) (see also FIG. 7C). Wanna)

  The movable part 4 described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. The movable portion 4 is for preventing the movable portion 4 from moving and dropping on the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 hooked on the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 4 is arranged so that the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4 is positioned on the support portion 8 of the hooking portion 2. This arrangement position is a position where removal of the belt clip 22 (folded portion 24) provided in the tape measure 20 is prevented. Accordingly, the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4 disposed so as to be positioned on the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2 is supported by the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2 on the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20. In this case, it is positioned on the folded portion 24.

  The lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4 is positioned over the entire area of the linear folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 or a part of the folded portion 24 depending on the entire movable portion 4 or the configuration and formation form of the lower end portion 18. To do. It is desirable that the lower end portion 18 is configured to advance to the front of the tape measure holder 1 beyond the support portion 8 for supporting the belt clip 22 of the hook portion 2. That is, the belt clip 22 is configured to advance to the case of the tape measure 20 beyond just above the folded portion 24.

  The urging force of the movable portion 4 automatically returns the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4 onto the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2 (a position where removal of the belt clip 22 (folding portion 24) included in the tape measure 20 is prevented). (Automatic return). Examples of the biasing means include a spring member and an elastic member. Examples of the spring member include a spring such as a compression coil spring / torsion coil spring / a leaf spring. Examples of the elastic member include silicon. Synthetic rubber is mentioned. Of course, it is good also as a biasing means using the member (material) which is excellent in the elasticity other than the above-mentioned rolling member and elastic member.

  The gap between the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4 and the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 supported by the support portion 8 of the hooking portion 2 is set when the belt clip 22 is supported by the support portion 8 of the hooking portion 2 or soon. When supported, it is sufficient that the movable portion 4 returns to the initial position and the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4 is a gap that can be positioned on the folded portion 24. If a rational example is given, the clearance gap between the folding | turning part 24 of the belt clip 22 and the support part 8 of the hooking part 2 will be set between 0.5 mm-10 mm. However, depending on the arrangement form of the lower end part 18 of the movable part 4 and the support part 8 of the hooking part 2, the form of the lower end part 18 and the support part 8, and the form of the belt clip 22, the gap size is 0.5 mm to 10 mm. Some are designed to be smaller than the range, while others are designed to be larger.

  Then, the movement of the movable part 4 in the direction of the wearer belt mounting part 6 shown in the present embodiment will be described. When the tape measure 20 is hooked, the front surface of the belt clip 22 is pressed, so that the entire movable part 4 is moved. However, the shaft 12 of the movable part 4 is guided by the bearing hole 14 of the bearing so as to move toward the wearer belt mounting part 6.

  The wearer belt mounting portion 6 is for mounting the tape measure holder 1 on the belt of the wearer. A belt insertion portion 26 for passing a belt worn by the wearer is formed in the wearer belt mounting portion 6 shown in the present embodiment.

  The operation process until the tape measure 20 is held by the tape measure holder 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the front surface of the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 is brought into contact with the front surface of the movable portion 4 of the tape measure holder 1 (arrow E), and the belt clip 22 as shown in FIG. 8 (b). When the movable part 4 positioned (stopped) at the initial position (home position) is pushed in the direction of the wearer belt mounting part 6 against the pressing force of the spring 16 (biasing means) (arrows F and G). The shaft 12 of the movable part 4 is guided by the bearing hole 14 of the bearing and moves in the direction of the wearer belt mounting part 6. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, a space 28 is formed on the support portion 8 in the hooking portion 2, so that the tape measure 20 is moved downward (arrow H), and FIGS. 8D and 8E are displayed. ), The support portion 8 of the hook portion 2 is inserted into the inner space 30 from the opening portion at the tip of the belt clip 22. The movable portion 4 returns to the initial position (the position of FIG. 8A) by the shaft 12 of the movable portion 4 being guided by the bearing receiving hole 14 by the pressing force of the spring 16 (arrow I). 8 (f), when the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 passes through the movable portion 4, the movable portion 4 returns to the initial position (position of FIG. 8 (a)), and the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 is returned. The lower end 18 of the movable part 4 is positioned (stopped) on the top. The inner surface of the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 is positioned on the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2, and the tape measure 20 is fixedly held by the tape measure holder 1.

  The operation process until the tape measure 20 is removed from the tape measure holder 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9A, the tape measure 20 is fixedly held by the tape measure holder 1, that is, on the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 in the tape measure 20, the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4. Is positioned (stopped), and the inner surface of the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 is positioned on the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2. In order to take out the tape measure 20 in this state from the tape measure holder 1, first, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the upper end of the movable portion 4 is manually tilted toward the front side of the tape measure holder 1 (arrow J). Since a space 28 is formed on the support portion 8 in the hook portion 2, as shown in FIG. 9C, the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 in the tape measure 20 is brought out to the front surface of the hook portion 2 and the tape measure 20. Is moved upward (arrow K). Note that after the folded portion 24 is brought out to the front surface of the movable portion 4, the operation of tilting the upper end of the movable portion 4 toward the front side of the tape measure holder 1 by hand (arrow J) may not be continued. 9 (d) and 9 (e), when the tape measure 20 is pulled upward, the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 rises along the front surface of the hooking portion 2. As shown in FIG. 9 (f), the tape measure 20 can be taken out from the tape measure holder 1 by escaping from the hooking portion 2. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 9C, after the folded portion 24 is brought out to the front surface of the movable portion 4, an operation of tilting the upper end of the movable portion 4 to the front side of the tape measure holder 1 by hand operation (arrow J) is performed. If this operation is stopped, the movable portion 4 resists the pressing force of the spring 16 by the belt clip 22 as shown in FIG. 9 (d), and the shaft 12 of the movable portion 4 becomes the bearing. It is guided by the receiving hole 14 and is pushed in the direction of the wearer belt mounting portion 6 (arrow L). As shown in FIG. 9 (e), as the belt clip 22 of the tape measure 20 is pulled out from the hooking portion 2, the movable portion 4 receives a pressing force from the spring 16, and the shaft 12 of the movable portion 4 receives the bearing. After the tape measure 20 is taken out of the tape measure holder 1 as shown in FIG. 9 (f), it is shown in FIG. 8 (a). Return to the state (FIG. 9 (f) and FIG. 8 (a) are the same state).

  The tape measure holder 32 of FIG. 10 shows an embodiment in which impact lowering means is provided at the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4. FIG. 10A shows an embodiment in which an elastic body 34 is used as the impact relaxation means. Thereby, when the case lower end portion of the tape measure 20 that is hooked to the hooking portion 2 collides with a member around the carrier and the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 collides with the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4, The impact due to the collision is reduced by the deformation of the elastic member 34. FIG. 10B shows an embodiment in which a damper 36 is used at the lower end of the movable portion 4. The damper 36 is connected to the movable part 4 by a spring material 38, and the lower end of the case 20 of the tape measure 20 that is hooked to the hooking part 2 collides with a member around the carrier, and the folded part 24 of the belt clip 22 is When contacted, the impact caused by the collision is reduced by contraction of the spring member 38 as shown in the right figure.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the tape measure holder. The tape measure holder 40 is provided with an engaging portion 42 for engaging an external hook such as a hook for a fall prevention rope, one of which is connected to a tape measure case.

  Although not shown in the present embodiment, the main part of the tape measure holder including at least the hooking portion 2, the drop-off prevention guard 10, and the movable portion 4 is used for the belt insertion portion 26 in the wearer belt mounting portion 6. In some cases, the shaft is rotatably supported by a shaft standing in a direction orthogonal to the belt insertion direction. In this case, the main body may be configured to be able to stop at a plurality of angles.

  In addition, the shaft 12 formed on the movable portion 4 described above does not necessarily need to be automatically returned (returned) to the front side of the tape measure holder 1 by the biasing force of the spring 16, but is moved manually. The shaft 12 of the movable part 4 may be configured to be able to be temporarily fixedly positioned at the end of the receiving hole 14 in the bearing in the front side direction of the tape measure holder 1.

  FIG. 12 is a front view (FIG. 12A) and a perspective view (FIG. 12B) showing the movable portion 4 and the shaft 12 in one embodiment. In one embodiment, the shaft 12 extends from the surface of the side surface of the movable portion 4. In another embodiment, a shaft (shaft) 12 passes through the upper side of the movable portion 4. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the tip of the shaft 12 is formed flat, but the tip of the shaft 12 may be formed in a round shape depending on the shape of the receiving hole 14. In some cases, other shapes are formed.

  FIG. 13 shows the structure of the receiving hole 14 for enabling the shaft 12 of the movable part 4 described above to be positioned at the end of the receiving hole 14 in the front side direction of the measuring tape holder 1 temporarily. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13A, an elastic member 44 is provided near the front side of the tape measure holder 1 of the receiving hole 14, and the shaft 12 moved by being guided by the receiving hole 14 moves the elastic member 44. When passing, as shown in the right figure, the elastic member 44 is temporarily deformed by the collision (pressing) of the shaft 12, and the deformation returns after passing the shaft 12. Since an appropriate force is required to deform the elastic member 44, the shaft 12 is moved by the elastic member 44 when the shaft 12 of the movable portion 4 is moved to the front end of the tape holder 1 of the receiving hole 14. It is temporarily fixed in this position. An example of the elastic member 44 is a material having rubber-like elasticity such as silicon resin. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13B, a resilient member 46 is provided near the front side of the tape measure holder 1 of the receiving hole 14, and the shaft 12 moved by being guided by the receiving hole 14 is the resilient member. When passing through the shaft 46, as shown in the right figure, the elastic member 46 is temporarily retracted by the collision (pressing) of the shaft 12, and returns to the original position (returns) after passing through the shaft 12. ing. Since an appropriate force is required to retract the elastic member 46, when the shaft 12 of the movable portion 4 is moved to the front end of the tape holder 1 of the receiving hole 14, the shaft 12 is released from the elastic member 46. Is temporarily fixed in this position. In this embodiment, a leaf spring is used. In addition, as an example of the elastic member 46, a ridge member and an elastic member are mentioned.

  Further, the above-described drop-off prevention guard 10, that is, the folded-back portion 24 of the belt clip 22 supported by the support portion 8 of the hooking portion 2 is prevented from moving (sliding) in the lateral direction of the support portion 8 and falling off. Therefore, the drop-off prevention guard 10 provided for this purpose is not necessarily provided, and the combination of the hooking portion 2 and the movable portion 4 may prevent the drop-off. That is, the function of the drop-off prevention guard 10 described above can be given to the hooking portion 2 to the movable portion 4.

  FIG. 14 shows a combination form of the hooking portion 2 and the movable portion 4 capable of preventing the belt clip 22 (folded portion 24) from falling off the hooking portion 2 (supporting portion 8). FIGS. 14A to 14C are views of a tape measure that is seen through a part of the tape measure holder and is attached to the attachment portion as viewed from the back side. FIG. 14D at the lower right is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the tape measure 20 including the belt clip 22. 14A, a concave portion 48 is formed downward on the upper end surface, which is the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2, and the inner surface of the concave portion 48 supports the inner surface of the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22, Further, the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4 is entirely located in the concave portion 48 to prevent the belt clip 22 (folded portion 24) from moving (sliding) in the lateral direction and falling off (falling off) due to the upward movement. ing. 14 (b), a concave portion 48 is formed downward on the upper end surface as the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2, and the inner surface of the concave portion 48 supports the inner surface of the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22, Further, a part of the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4 is positioned in the concave portion 48 so as to prevent the belt clip 22 (folded portion 24) from moving (sliding) in the lateral direction and falling off (falling off) due to the upward movement. I have to. FIG. 14 (c) shows the position of the folded portion 24 of the belt clip 22 supported by the support portion 8 of the hooking portion 2 in a concave portion 50 formed upward on the end surface of the lower end portion 18 of the movable portion 4. Thus, the belt clip 22 (folded portion 24) is prevented from falling off (sliding) and moving upward (moving down) due to upward movement. Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, instead of forming the concave portion 48, convex portions may be formed at both ends of the support portion 8 of the hook portion 2. In addition, instead of forming the concave portion 50 as shown in FIG. 14C, convex portions may be formed at both ends of the lower end portion 8 of the movable portion 4. Therefore, by using the structure described above, the hooking portion 2 to the movable portion 4 can have the function of the drop-off prevention guard 10 described in the previous stage.

  Moreover, like the tape measure holder 1 shown in the present embodiment, the tape measure 20 is hung by inclining the lower part of the hooking portion 2 so as to enter the inside of the tape measure holder 1 (the tape measure holder is tapered). When supported by the wearing portion 2, the amount of protrusion of the tape measure 20 in particular toward the front of the tape measure holder 1 can be reduced. Accidents such as collision or contact with members around the user can be reduced.

  Since the tape measure holder of the present invention is configured as described above, even if the dimensions (thickness / length / width) of the belt clip used by each manufacturer are different, the tape measure can be safely used with the existing belt clip as it is. It can be held (locked). Therefore, if it is a tape measure provided with a belt clip, it is a versatile holder which can fully respond to the majority of commercially available tape measures.

  Furthermore, as mentioned above, since it is compatible with the majority of commercially available tape measures equipped with a belt clip, it is possible for the wearer to choose a tape measure that suits his / her work, and the tape measure that he / she is accustomed to handling on a daily basis. Since it can be used as it is, it is highly effective in ensuring work safety and economy.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Tape measure holder 2 ... Hanging part 4 ... Movable part 6 ... Carrier belt mounting part 8 ... Support part 10 ... Drop-off prevention guard 12 ... Shaft
14 ... receiving hole 16 ... spring 18 ... lower end 20 ... tape measure 22 ... belt clip 24 ... folding portion 26 ... belt insertion portion 28 ... space 30 ... inner space 32 ... tape measure holder 34 ... elastic member 36 ... damper 38 ... spring material 40 ... Tape measure holder 42 ... engaging part 44 ... elastic member 46 ... elastic member 48 ... concave part 50 ... concave part

Claims (5)

In a tape measure holder for holding a tape measure having a belt clip,
A hooking portion having a thickness enough to hook the belt clip;
A movable part provided above the hooking part and configured to be rotatable about an axis extending in a lateral direction perpendicular to both the vertical direction and the front-rear direction of the tape measure holder, Is supported by a bearing having an elongated receiving hole extending in the front-rear direction of the tape measure holder, and a movable part;
With
When the lower end of the movable part is not located on the hooking part, the belt clip is allowed to be inserted and removed through a gap between the hooking part and the movable part,
A tape measure holder characterized in that when the lower end of the movable part is positioned on the hooking part, the belt clip is prevented from being inserted and removed through a gap between the hooking part and the movable part. .   The tape measure holder according to claim 1, wherein the movable portion is biased toward the front side of the tape measure holder. In a tape measure holder for holding a tape measure having a belt clip,
A hooking portion disposed on the front side of the tape measure holder and having a thickness sufficient to hook the belt clip;
A movable part provided above the hooking part and configured to be rotatable about an axis extending in a lateral direction perpendicular to both the vertical direction and the front-rear direction of the tape measure holder, Is supported by a bearing having an elongated receiving hole extending in the front-rear direction of the tape measure holder, and a movable part;
With
The movable part is biased toward the front side of the tape measure holder,
When the lower end of the movable part is not located on the hooking part, the belt clip is allowed to be inserted and removed through a gap between the hooking part and the movable part,
A tape measure holder characterized in that when the lower end of the movable part is positioned on the hooking part, the belt clip is prevented from being inserted and removed through a gap between the hooking part and the movable part. .   At least a lower end portion of the movable portion is configured to advance to the front of the tape measure holder over a support portion for supporting the belt clip of the hooking portion. The tape measure holder according to any one of 3 above.   The tape measure holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an impact relaxation means is provided at least at a lower end of the movable part.

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