JP2021143888A - Measurement tool for separate object, measurement tool support rod therefor, and measurement method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a measurement tool for a separate object, a measurement tool support rod therefor, and a measurement method which can measure a measurement object existing at a separate location from an operator.SOLUTION: A measurement tool 1 for a separate object, which measures a measurement object existing at a separate location from an operator, includes: a measurement part 2 for measuring a dimension; and at least one or more support rods 10 which are attached to the measurement part and which are formed in a manner to make the measurement part reach the measurement object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a measuring instrument for a separating object for measuring the dimensions of a measuring object existing at a distance from an operator, a measuring instrument support rod for the separating object, and a measuring method.

At the construction site of a building, the dimensions of an object to be measured at a high place such as the upper part of a wall may be measured. Patent Document 1 describes a method of measuring the dimensions of an object to be measured at a high place. According to this measuring method, the operator installs a workbench, rests on the upper surface of the workbench, extends a steel tape measure, and measures the dimensions of an object to be measured at a high place.

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According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to install a work table, a scaffold, a stepladder, or the like in order to measure an object to be measured at a high place, which requires time and effort. In addition, it is desirable that work at a high place is not performed as much as possible in order to ensure safety at the work site.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and is a measuring instrument for a separation object capable of measuring a measurement object existing at a distance from an operator, a measuring instrument support rod for a separation object, and the like. And to provide a measuring method.

One aspect of the present invention is a measuring instrument for a separated object for measuring a measuring object existing at a position separated from the operator, and the measuring unit for measuring the dimensions and the measuring unit are used. It is a measuring instrument for a separation object, which is attached and includes at least one or more support rods formed so as to reach the measurement unit with the measurement object.

According to this aspect, since the measuring unit is attached to the support rod, the operator can reach the measuring object at a distant position so that the measuring unit is not in the vicinity of the measuring object. Measurement is possible, and safety and work efficiency can be improved.

Further, in the present invention, the support rod may be formed to be stretchable.

According to this aspect, the measuring unit can be reached at an arbitrary position by adjusting the support rod to a desired length.

Further, the present invention may be configured so that the support rod is attached to the measurement unit so as to support at least the tip end side of the measurement unit.

According to this aspect, the tip of the measuring unit and the reading start point of the scale can be aligned with the starting point of the measurement of the object to be measured by the support rod supporting the tip side of the measuring unit.

Further, in the present invention, the measuring portion is a steel tape measure, and the support rod is configured to include a fixing portion fixed to the steel tape measure at a position separated from the tip of the steel tape measure by a predetermined distance. You may be.

According to this aspect, by using a steel tape measure for the measuring part, the fixing part of the support rod is fixed from the tip of the tape measure in order to maintain a linear shape for a certain length of the tape measure unwound from the steel tape measure. It can be set at a position separated by a predetermined distance.

Further, in the present invention, the measuring portion may be a steel tape measure, and the support rod may be configured to include a fixing portion for sandwiching and fixing the steel tape measure on the tip end side.

According to this aspect, since the fixing portion provided at the tip of the support rod sandwiches and fixes the tape measure of the steel tape measure, the support rod can be attached to a general-purpose steel tape measure and used.

Further, in the present invention, the measuring portion is a steel tape measure, and the support rod may be configured to include a fixing portion for magnetically attracting and fixing the steel tape measure at the tip.

According to this aspect, since the fixing portion provided at the tip of the support rod magnetically attracts and fixes the tape measure of the steel tape measure with a magnet, the support rod can be attached to a general-purpose steel tape measure and used.

One aspect of the present invention is a measuring instrument support rod for a separated object attached to a measuring instrument for measuring a measuring object located at a position separated from an operator, and for measuring the dimensions. It includes a fixing portion for fixing the measuring instrument, and a rod member attached to the measuring instrument and formed in a rod shape so as to allow the measuring instrument to reach a measuring object located at a position separated from the operator. , A measuring instrument support rod for objects to be separated.

According to this aspect, by attaching the support rod to the measuring instrument, it is possible to measure the measurement object existing at a position away from the operator.

One aspect of the present invention is a method for measuring an object to be measured, which is located at a position separated from an operator, and is attached to a measuring unit for measuring dimensions and the measuring unit, and is attached to the measuring object. A step of fixing the tip of the support rod to the tip end side of the measurement portion of the measuring instrument for a separation object, which comprises at least one or more support rods formed so as to reach the measurement portion, and the support. The step of extending the rod to a desired length, the step of operating the support rod to adjust the reading start position of the scale of the measuring unit to the starting point of measurement of the measurement object, and the step of adjusting the scale of the measuring unit to the measurement starting point. It is a measurement method including a step of adjusting to a position near the end point of measurement of the object to be measured and a step of reading the scale at the end point of measurement of the object to be measured.

According to this aspect, by attaching a support rod to the measuring part, the operator can reach the measuring object at a distant position and perform the measurement even if he / she is not in the vicinity of the measuring object. It is possible to improve safety and work efficiency.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to measure an object to be measured that is located at a distance from the operator.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the measuring instrument for a separation object which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fixing method of the tip of the support rod, and the measuring part. It is a figure which shows the fixing method of the tip of the support rod, and the measuring part. It is a figure which shows the fixing method of the tip of the support rod, and the measuring part. It is a figure which shows the fixing method of the tip of the support rod, and the measuring part. It is a figure which shows the fixing method of the tip of the support rod, and the measuring part. It is a figure which shows one process of the measuring method of the measurement object. It is a figure which shows one process of the measuring method of the measurement object. It is a figure which shows one process of the measuring method of the measurement object. It is a figure which shows one process of the measuring method of the measurement object. It is a figure which shows one process of the measuring method of the measurement object.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the measuring instrument for a separation object and the measuring instrument support rod for a separation object according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The measuring instrument for a separation object is, for example, a device for measuring the dimensions of a measurement object existing at a position separated from an operator. The object to be measured is, for example, one placed at a high place with respect to the operator. The object to be measured may be arranged downward or horizontally separated from the operator.

As shown in FIG. 1, the measuring instrument 1 for a separation object includes a measuring unit 2 for measuring dimensions and a support rod 10 for supporting the measuring unit 2. The measuring unit 2 is formed so as to be freely wound, for example. The measuring unit 2 is, for example, a measuring instrument such as a steel tape measure. The measuring unit 2 includes a strip-shaped tape measure 3 made of steel and a storage container 5 for winding and storing the tape measure 3.

The tape measure 3 is formed with a curved cross section in the width direction, and flexural rigidity is ensured. The tip 3A of the tape measure 3 is provided with a claw portion 4 bent in the direction orthogonal to the tape measure 3. The claw portion 4 is used for pinching when pulling out the tape measure 3 from the storage container 5 or for hooking it on a corner or the like of an object to be measured.

The storage container 5 is configured to wind and store the tape measure 3 by a spring or the like. The tape measure 3 has a scale printed on one side or both sides for measuring dimensions. In the wound state, the tape measure 3 is deformed into a flat state without bending in the cross section in the width direction. When the tape measure 3 is unwound from the storage container 5, it is maintained in a linear state up to a predetermined length that supports its own weight. At least one or more support rods 10 are attached to the tip 3A side of the tape measure 3.

The support rod 10 includes a fixing portion 11 for fixing the tape measure 3 and a rod-shaped rod member 12 having the fixing portion 11 provided at the tip. The support rod 10 is configured to be detachably attached to the tape measure 3. The fixing portion 11 is fixed to the tape measure 3 at a position separated from the tip of the tape measure 3 by a predetermined distance. The predetermined distance is, for example, within 3 [m] from the tip 3A side. The predetermined distance may be a length that does not bend the tape measure 3 due to its own weight, and is not limited to the above dimensions. Details of the fixing portion 11 will be described later.

The rod member 12 is formed in a rod shape so that the tape measure 3 reaches the object to be measured. The rod member 12 is formed so as to be expandable and contractible, for example. The rod member 12 is formed by combining a plurality of sheath tubes Pn (n is a natural number) having different diameters and a grip portion 13 provided at the rear end, and the sheath tube Pm is formed into a sheath tube Pm + 1 (m is a natural number). By sliding against it, the total length is adjusted. The plurality of sheath tubes Pn are housed in the grip portion 13 at the time of shortening, and are configured to be easily transported. With the above configuration, the rod member 12 can bring the tape measure 3 to the object to be measured, which is located at a position separated from the operator.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the fixing portion 11 is fixed to the tape measure 3 by, for example, a screw S. A screw hole 3H is formed in the tape measure 3. The screw holes 3H are, for example, a first hole 3H1 formed larger than the outer shape of the head S1 of the screw S, and a slide hole 3H2 formed in the width of the diameter of the screw portion S2 of the screw S continuous with the first hole 3H1. And have. In the slide hole 3H2, a portion continuous with the first hole 3H1 is formed linearly with the width of the diameter of the screw portion S2, and the end portion is formed in a semicircle slightly larger than the diameter of the screw portion S2.

With the above configuration, a gap corresponding to the thickness of the tape measure 3 is provided between the head S1 of the screw S and the fixing portion 11, the screw S is fixed to the fixing portion 11, and the head S1 of the screw S is fixed in the first hole 3H1. When the fixing portion 11 is slid in the slide hole 3H2 direction after passing through the tape measure 11, the fixing portion 11 is fixed to the tape measure 3. Since the tape measure 3 has a curved cross section, it is elastically deformed and fitted between the head S1 and the fixing portion 11. When the fixing portion 11 is removed from the tape measure 3, the operation opposite to the above may be performed.

Instead of the screw S, a protruding portion (not shown) protruding from the fixing portion 11 like the head S1 may be formed. Further, the protruding portion (not shown) may be provided on the tape measure 3 side, and the fixing portion 11 may be provided with a fixing hole (not shown) that allows the protruding portion to be attached and detached by sliding.

As shown in FIG. 4, the fixing portion 11 may be formed so as to sandwich and fix the tape measure 3. The fixing portion 11 includes, for example, a clip 11C for sandwiching the tape measure 3, an elastic member 11D provided between the clip 11C and the tape measure 3, and a thumbscrew T for fixing the clip 11C to the tape measure 3.

The clip 11C is formed of an elastic member such as a metal plate. The clip 11C is formed in a U cross section so as to sandwich both sides of the tape measure 3. An elastic member 11D such as rubber is provided in the recess 11M of the clip 11C. A thumbscrew T is screwed into one side of the clip 11C. The tip of the sheath tube P1 (rod member 12) is fixed to the other surface side of the clip 11C by welding or the like. The clip 11C may be provided with a handle (not shown) for expanding the clip 11C in a direction in which the clip 11C is released.

With the above configuration, the fixing portion 11 is detachably fixed to the tape measure 3 by inserting the tape measure 3 into the recess 11M, crimping the elastic member 11D to the tape measure 3, and then tightening the thumbscrew T. The clip 11C may be formed so as to sandwich both sides of the tape measure 3 along the longitudinal direction.

In addition to the above configuration, the support rod 10 may include a fixing portion 11 at the tip of which magnetically attracts and fixes the steel tape measure 3. The fixing portion 11 is provided with a magnet (not shown) at the tip thereof. As the magnet, for example, a strong magnetic material such as a neodymium magnet is used. The magnet provided in the fixing portion 11 is strongly magnetically attracted to and fixed to the steel tape measure 3. When removing the fixing portion 11 from the tape measure 3, the fixing portion 11 may be pulled with respect to the tape measure 3 to separate the magnet and the tape measure 3.

As shown in FIG. 5, the support rod 10 may be provided with a belt-shaped fixing portion 11 that binds and fixes the tape measure 3 to the tip. The fixing portion 11 is wound around a tape measure 3 and fixed. The fixing portion 11 may also be formed of a string, a wire, or the like that is wound around a tape measure 3.

As shown in FIG. 6, the support rod 10 may be provided with a hook-and-loop fastener 11R at the tip thereof. The support rod 10 is detachably fixed to the tape measure 3 by the hook-and-loop fastener 11R.

Next, a method of measuring the object to be measured using the measuring instrument 1 for the object to be separated will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, the tip 3A of the tape measure 3 is pulled out from the measuring unit 2.

As shown in FIG. 8, the fixing portion 11 (tip) of the support rod 10 is fixed to the tip 3A side of the tape measure 3 to form the measuring instrument 1 for the object to be separated.

As shown in FIG. 9, the support rod 10 is extended to a desired length in the measuring instrument 1 for a separation object.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the measuring instrument 1 for a separation object, the support rod 10 is operated to align the tip 3A of the tape measure 3 with the measurement starting point of the measuring object J arranged at a high place. The reading start position of the scale of the measuring unit may be aligned with the starting point of the measurement of the measurement object J.

As shown in FIG. 11, the scale of the measuring unit is aligned with the position near the end point of the measurement of the measurement object. Specifically, in the measuring instrument 1 for a separation object, the tape measure 3 is pulled out from the storage container 5, the tape measure 3 is aligned with the measurement object J, and the tape measure 3 is bent so as to hang downward to form a bent portion 3K. do. While aligning the tape measure 3 along the measurement object J, align the bent portion 3K with the end point of the measurement of the measurement object J or a position slightly longer than the end point. The scale of the tape measure 3 is read at the end point of the measurement of the measurement object J. At this time, if the scale is difficult to see, the scale may be read using a telescope or the like. By each of the above steps, the dimensions of the object to be measured, which is located at a position separated from the operator, can be measured.

As described above, according to the measuring instrument 1 for the object to be separated, even if the object to be measured exists at a high place, it is not necessary to install a scaffold or the like, and the operator can measure from the floor surface. The man-hours can be reduced, and the work at heights can be reduced to improve safety. According to the measuring instrument 1 for a distanced object, it is possible to measure a measured object separated in the horizontal direction other than a high place and downward. According to the measuring instrument 1 for a separation object, a general steel tape measure is used, so that the cost can be reduced.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes various modifications of the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the steel tape measure is illustrated for the measuring unit 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a ruler may be used instead of the steel tape measure. When a ruler is used, the support rods 10 may be fixed to both ends of the ruler.

In addition to the steel tape measure, the measuring tape measure 2 may use a tape measure formed in a flexible strip shape by vinyl or the like. In this case, a pair of support rods 10 may be fixed to both ends of the tape measure and the tape measure may be used in a tense state. One or more support rods 10 may be provided depending on the measuring unit 2. The fixing portion 11 of the support rod 10 may be provided with a ball joint or the like whose mounting angle can be freely adjusted.

1 Measuring instrument for objects to be separated, 2 Measuring part, 3 Tape measure, 3A tip, 3H screw hole, 3H1 1st hole, 3H2 slide hole, 3K bending part, 4 claw part, 5 storage container, 10 support rod, 11 fixing part , 11C clip, 11D elastic member, 11M recess, 11R surface fastener, 12 rod member, 13 grip part, J measurement object, P1-Pn sheath tube, S screw, S1 head, S2 screw part, T thumbscrew

Claims (8)

It is a measuring instrument for a separated object for measuring a measuring object that exists at a position separated from the operator.
A measuring unit for measuring dimensions and
It comprises at least one support rod attached to the measuring unit and formed so as to reach the measuring object with the measuring object.
Measuring instrument for objects to be separated. The support rod is formed so as to be expandable and contractible.
The measuring instrument for a separation object according to claim 1. The support rod is attached to the measuring portion so as to support at least the tip end side of the measuring portion.
The measuring instrument for a separation object according to claim 1 or 2. The measuring unit is a steel tape measure.
The support rod includes a fixing portion fixed to the steel tape measure at a position separated from the tip of the steel tape measure by a predetermined distance.
The measuring instrument for a separation object according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The measuring unit is a steel tape measure.
The support rod is provided with a fixing portion on the tip end side for sandwiching and fixing the steel tape measure.
The measuring instrument for a separation object according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The measuring unit is a steel tape measure.
The support rod includes a fixing portion at the tip of which magnetically attracts and fixes the steel tape measure.
The measuring instrument for a separation object according to any one of claims 1 to 4. It is a measuring instrument support rod for a separated object attached to a measuring instrument for measuring an object to be measured that exists at a position separated from the operator.
A fixing part for fixing the measuring instrument for measuring dimensions,
A rod member attached to the measuring instrument and formed in a rod shape so as to reach the measuring object at a position separated from the operator.
Measuring instrument support rod for objects to be separated. It is a method of measuring an object to be measured that exists at a position away from the operator.
Measurement for separated objects, comprising a measuring unit for measuring dimensions and at least one support rod attached to the measuring unit and formed so as to reach the measuring object with the measuring unit. The step of fixing the tip of the support rod to the tip side of the measuring portion of the instrument, and
A step of extending the support rod to a desired length and
A step of operating the support rod to align the reading start position of the scale of the measuring unit with the starting point of measurement of the measurement object, and
A step of adjusting the scale of the measuring unit to a position near the end point of measurement of the measurement object, and
A step of reading the scale at the end point of measurement of the measurement object is provided.
Measuring method.

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