JP3173518U - Multi-function tape measure - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a multi-function tape measure that can be used very conveniently in measurement, is provided with a convenient function even in the field, and further provides a multi-function tape measure that can be used in outdoor leisure.
An angle meter 2 for displaying angle information of a portion where the case 1a is placed on a case 1a of a tape measure 1, and a magnet for magnetically attaching the case 1a to a metal capable of being magnetized. The LED (light emitting diode) 4 capable of illuminating at least the tape surface is provided.
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Description

The present invention relates to a multifunction tape measure having various functions.

Conventionally, a tape with a measurement scale displayed in its case is wound and stored in the tape measure, and the tape is pulled out for measurement to perform a desired measurement.
Some of the tape measures have functions that are not directly related to measurement. For example, a simple level device is provided so that the horizontal state of the member on which the tape measure is placed can be confirmed. In addition, a magnet is provided on the hook at the tip of the tape so that screws, nails, etc. dropped on the floor from the stepladder can be picked up, the tape is pulled out from the stepladder, and the screw or There are things that can be picked up by magnetically attaching nails. The magnet is also used as a measurement auxiliary means for performing stable measurement by magnetizing a hook to a metal.

However, in the work of construction and the like, there are various work besides the measurement using the tape measure, and the work is performed using the tool suitable for the work each time. In addition, many of these operations are not particularly required to be highly accurate, and many of them are sufficient if the state can be known normally.
Therefore, the invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the applicant of the present invention provides a multifunction tape measure that can be used very conveniently for measurement and has a convenient function in the field. It is another object of the present invention to provide a multifunction tape measure that can be used in outdoor leisure.

  The gist of the present invention is that, in a tape measure that supports a rotating drum in which a tape is wound around and a biasing means for biasing the tape in the winding direction is supported, the case includes the case. An angle display means for displaying angle information of a placed part, a magnetic attachment means for magnetically attaching the case to a metal that can be magnetically attached, and an illumination means capable of illuminating at least the tape surface are provided. It is a multifunctional tape measure characterized by having.

The multi-function tape measure of the present invention will be described in detail. The tape has an arbitrary scale for measurement, and the tape may be curved or flat in the short direction of the tape so that it can stand upright. . In some tapes, arbitrary scales are displayed on both the front and back surfaces. For example, a scale for measuring the diameter of the pipe material is displayed on the back surface. And the hook for hooking at least the corner | angular part of a measurement object is provided in the front-end | tip of a tape.
You may provide the magnet of arbitrary shapes in the surface which contacts the engaging surface of the hook, ie, the hooking surface of the member to measure. The arrangement form of the magnet is not particularly limited, either fixed to the abutting surface of the hook, fixed to a through hole or notch formed in the hook, or another member provided with a magnet. The hook may be detachably attached to any part of the hook. One magnet or a plurality of magnets may be provided. The magnet is not particularly limited, but a rare earth magnet having a high magnetic force is preferably used.

The tape is stored in an arbitrary material that is the main body of the tape measure, for example, a case made of resin or metal, and the storage form is wound around a rotating drum that is rotatably supported in the case. Has been. A spring is provided inside the rotating drum, and the rotating drum is urged by the spring in a direction in which the tape is always wound around the rotating drum. A biasing force is accumulated in the spring by the rotation of the rotating drum by pulling out the tape from the case. For this reason, since a pulling force in the take-up direction is always applied to the drawn tape, a braking means for fixing the tape at an arbitrary position when the tape is drawn may be provided. When the tape is wound up, the hook at the tip of the tape is locked to the tape inlet / outlet of the case, thereby preventing the tape from being pulled into the case.
Further, the case may be provided with a horizontal display means for displaying the horizontal information of the part where the case is placed, for example, using bubbles in water. Furthermore, an azimuth display means for displaying the azimuth may be provided, for example, a magnet composed of N / S poles.

The angle display means displays the angle by analog display using a pointer or the like, or digital display using a liquid crystal or the like, and is also called a slant level meter. The internal structure and shape of the angle display means are not particularly limited, but may be selected in consideration of the installation site on the case, the size of the case, and the like. When the angle display means, that is, the angle indicator, is arranged on the side surface of the case, it is preferable to display the pointer, and as the angle reference point of the case, the bottom surface or the back surface of the case is preferable.
The angle indicator may be fixed to the case by simultaneous attachment when the case is molded, or may be attached after the case is molded. Of course, in attaching the angle indicator, the angle reference point of the case (bottom surface / back surface) must be adjusted and attached so as to be 0 degrees. Moreover, what has a 0 degree adjustment function in an angle indicator should just be attached so that it may display as close to 0 degree as possible.
Then, the angle reference point of the angle indicator, that is, the position of 0 degree may be changed to an angle shifted by 45 degrees or 90 degrees. Thereby, an arbitrary angle can be displayed on the basis of the inclination angle of 45 degrees.

The magnetizing means can be attached to a predetermined metal member by magnetic force. Specifically, it is a magnet made of ferrite, neodymium, and rare earth, and the magnetic force may be arbitrarily determined according to the weight of the tape measure and the purpose of use. Moreover, you may provide the yoke member of arbitrary shapes in a magnet.
The location of the magnet in the case is not particularly limited, and may be provided on a desired location, for example, the bottom surface, the top surface, the front surface, the back surface, and / or the side surface depending on the work mode in which the tape measure is used. . Of course, you may provide across each site | part. The installation form is not particularly limited, and may be provided so as to slightly protrude from the case surface or be flush with the case surface. Further, a magnet may be provided in the mounted state in the mounting portion, and when the case is magnetized by the magnet, the case may be magnetized so as to be pressed by the magnet. That is, the case may be sandwiched and supported between the magnet and the metal to be magnetized. The magnet may be detachable.

  The magnetic attachment means (magnet) can be attached / detached at least when the magnetic attachment means is attached so that the magnetic attachment surface of the magnetic attachment means is parallel to the reference point of the angle reference of the case. It may be performed by a method or the like. As a specific form, the magnetic attachment means can be slidably inserted / removed from an entrance / exit provided at the mounting portion of the case and at any part of the case, and the magnetic attachment means is slid into a predetermined position. When it reaches, it is preferable that the magnetic attachment surface of the magnetic attachment means be parallel to the reference point of the angle reference of the case. The magnetized surface of the magnetizing means is a predetermined surface of the magnet if the magnetized body is a single magnet, and a predetermined portion of the yoke is a magnetized part of the magnetized body consisting of a magnet and a yoke. It becomes the contact surface (magnetically bonded part).

In the case where the above-mentioned magnetic attachment means is inserted by sliding, any part of the magnetic attachment means may bite into the attachment portion of the case like a wedge as the magnetic attachment means is inserted. Good. That is, by causing the magnetic attachment means to bite into the mounting portion, the magnetic attachment means is fixed and the magnetic attachment surface of the magnetic attachment means and the reference point for the angle reference of the case are positioned.
Further, in attaching the magnetic attachment means, the magnetic attachment means may be engaged with the attachment portion so as not to escape from the attachment portion when the magnetic attachment means reaches a predetermined position of the attachment portion of the case. For example, the elastic protrusions formed on the magnetic attachment means may be engaged with the recesses formed on the case, and the positioning may be performed at the time of engagement.

  The illumination means can illuminate at least the tape surface with an arbitrary light emitter. And as a concrete thing of a light-emitting body, it is good to use a light emitting diode (LED), and especially a high-intensity light emitting diode is desirable. Of course, other light emitters such as a light bulb with a lens may be used. And the arrangement | positioning site | part to the case of the battery used as the power supply or an ON / OFF switch should just be determined with the form of a light-emitting body. Specifically, when the light emitting body is a light emitting diode, the power consumption is small and the light emitting body can be made small, so the degree of freedom of placement in the case increases, and any part in the range from the front surface of the case to the top surface. Can be provided. Furthermore, since less power is used, a button battery can be used as the battery, and the switch can be made smaller. Thereby, the direction change structure for changing the illumination direction of a light-emitting body can be added to a case. This direction changing structure is not particularly limited either, and only the light emitter (which may have an arbitrary member added) is changed, or the light emitter / battery / switch, etc. are combined into one assembly, You may make it change the direction of the assembly. Further, the assembly (illuminating means) may be detachable from the case.

Accordingly, as described above, the multifunction tape measure of the present invention is provided with at least an angle display means, a magnetic attachment means, and an illumination means in the case, so that the case is placed on a member such as a pipe by the angle display means. The gradient of the member can be confirmed and installed. In addition, the case can be prevented from slipping off by the magnetic attachment means at the time of checking or installing the gradient. Furthermore, the tape scale can be read even in the dark by the illumination means during the measurement operation. The above-mentioned magnetic attachment means can fix the case during other operations.
In addition, the above-described illumination means that can rotate up and down can illuminate the tape tip direction and the like along with the tape scale illumination, and those provided with a brake can stop the drawn tape at an arbitrary position, A hook with a magnet can be magnetically attached to a predetermined metal member, that is, the tip of the tape pulled out can be fixed, and a device with a level can be used to check and set the level of the member on which the case is placed. The one provided with the compass can confirm the azimuth position of the current location.

  As described above, the multi-function tape measure of the present invention is provided with at least an angle display means, a magnetic adhesion means, and an illumination means in the case as a function that can be conveniently used in the field along with the original dimension measurement. The original function of the tape measure is used, and the angle display means is used to check and lay the slope of components such as pipes, and the case is prevented from slipping by magnetic attachment means when checking the slope, laying or measuring the dimensions. When measuring, a tape measure can be conveniently used, such as reading the scale of the tape even in the dark by illumination means.

  Also, the lighting means that can rotate up and down can illuminate the tape tip direction as well as the tape scale illumination, and those that have a brake can stop the drawn tape at any position, and In the case where the magnet is disposed, the leading end of the drawn tape can be magnetically attached to a predetermined metal member, that is, in the case where the level is provided, the horizontal position of the member on which the case is placed can be confirmed and set.

Furthermore, this multifunctional tape measure can be used conveniently also in outdoor leisure, that is, the lighting means can be freely rotated up and down, along with a flashlight, the tape measure can be placed on an arbitrary member, or by magnetic attachment means It can also be used as table lighting that attaches to a vertical member or support and illuminates the area directly below. In addition, the angle display means and the leveler can confirm the installation location and the horizontal state of the table surface when a member such as a tent or a table is installed. Furthermore, it is possible to measure a road surface inclination angle, a vehicle inclination state, etc. when a vehicle runs on a rough road. And what provided the compass can confirm the azimuth | direction position of the present location. Of course, it can also be used for the original measurement of a tape measure.

Side view showing a multifunction tape measure according to the present invention Front view of multifunction tape measure Rear view of multifunction tape measure Top view of multifunction tape measure Bottom view of multifunction tape measure Sectional drawing which shows one structural example of a magnet accommodating part Sectional drawing which shows the magnetized state of the magnet of FIG. Sectional drawing which shows one structural example of a magnet accommodating part Sectional drawing which shows the magnetized state of the magnet of FIG. Perspective view of a multifunction tape measure with a removable magnet The perspective view which shows one structural example of a magnet accommodating part Perspective view showing magnet member A perspective view of a state in which a magnet member is mounted in the magnet housing portion Plan view showing an example of the structure of the reference of the magnet member Partial cutaway side view of a multi-function tape measure with the illumination means rotatable up and down Partial cutaway side view of multifunction tape measure with tape brake Front view of multifunction tape measure with magnets on hooks Top view of multifunction tape measure with level or compass Top view of multifunction tape measure with level and compass

  The multifunction tape measure of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side view showing the multifunction tape measure according to the present invention. 1 is a tape measure, 1a is a case of the tape measure 1, 1b is the front of the case 1a, 1c is an upper surface of the case 1a, 1d is a back surface of the case 1a, 1e is a bottom surface of the case 1a, 1f is a side surface of the case 1a, and 1g is a tape entrance through which the tape 5 enters and exits. Reference numeral 2 denotes an angle meter provided on the side surface 1f of the case 1a, which indicates the inclination angle of the surface of the member placed when the case 1a is placed with the bottom surface 1e down. 2a is a pointer of the goniometer 2, 3a is a yoke provided on both sides of the magnet 3 (see FIG. 3), 4 is an LED serving as a light emitter that illuminates the tape surface, 4a is an ON / OFF switch, and 5 is an arbitrary measurement. A tape 6 with a scale for use is a locking piece for locking the tip of the tape 5 to the measurement end of the member to be measured.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the multi-function tape measure. The tape 5 is a case 1a in which a locking piece 6 of the tape 5 is locked to a damper 7 provided in the tape inlet / outlet 1g to reduce an impact at the time of winding the tape. Entrapment is prevented. Reference numeral 4 denotes an LED for illuminating the tape surface.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the multifunction tape measure. A magnet 3 for magnetically fixing the case 1a to a predetermined metal member is provided, and yokes 3a for increasing the magnetic force are provided on both sides of the magnet 3. Is provided.
FIG. 4 is a top view of the multifunction tape measure, in which an ON / OFF switch 4a for the LED 4 that illuminates the tape surface is provided.
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the multifunction tape measure, in which a magnet 3 for magnetically fixing the case 1a to a predetermined metal member is provided, and yokes 3a for increasing the magnetic force are provided on both sides of the magnet 3. Is provided.

  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a structural example of the magnet housing portion, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a magnetized state of the magnet of FIG. 1a is a case, 1i is a pressing receiving member, and 1h is a housing portion for a magnet holding member 8 formed in the case 1a. 8 is a magnet holding member, 8a is a magnet provided on the magnet holding member 8, 8b is a magnetic attachment surface of the magnet 8a magnetically attached to a predetermined metal member, and 8c is a pressing provided in the housing 1h of the case 1a. It is a pressing blade engaged with the receiving member 1i. When the case 1a is placed on the predetermined metal member 10 and the magnetized surface 8b of the magnet 8a is magnetically attached to the metal member 10, the magnet holding member 8 in the housing portion 1h of the case 1a is attached thereto. When the magnetized surface 8b of the magnet 8a is magnetized on the metal member 10, the pressing blade 8c formed on the magnet holding member 8 presses the pressing receiving member 1i provided in the housing portion 1h of the case 1a. And magnetize. That is, the case 1 a is fixed on the metal member 10 by the magnet 8.

  FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a structural example of the magnet housing portion, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a magnetized state of the magnet of FIG. Reference numeral 1a denotes a case, 1j denotes a plate through which magnetic force can pass, and 1h denotes an accommodating portion for a magnet holding member 8 formed in the case 1a. 8 is a magnet holding member, 8a is a magnet provided on the magnet holding member 8, 8b is a magnetic attachment surface of the magnet 8a magnetically attached to a predetermined metal member, and 8d is a drop-off of the magnet holding member 8 from the accommodating portion 1h. This is a drop-off prevention blade for preventing the above. When the case 1a is placed on the predetermined metal member 10, the magnetized surface 8b of the magnet 8a is magnetically attached to the metal member 10 while holding the plate 1j. That is, the case 1a (plate 1j) is fixed on the metal member 10 by the magnet 8a.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a multi-function tape measure in which a magnet is detachable, and the tape measure 1 in this figure is a housing portion in which the magnet holding member 8 described in FIGS. 6 and 7 is housed on the bottom surface 1e of the case 1a. 1h is formed, and the housing 1h in which the magnet holding member 8 described in FIGS. 8 and 9 is housed is formed on the back surface 1d of the case 1a. 1k is an entrance of the magnet holding member 8 to the housing part 1h formed in the case 1a, and an arrow indicates a housing direction.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of the structure of the magnet housing part. In this figure, the housing part 1h is formed on the back surface 1d of the case 1a. Reference numeral 11 denotes a guide groove, which is a portion into which the engaging portion 9c of the magnet holding member 9 shown in FIG. 12 is inserted.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a magnet member. 9 is a magnet holding member, and a magnet (not shown) is accommodated in the magnet holding member 9. Reference numeral 9a denotes a handle of the magnet holding member 9, 9b denotes a yoke added to an interior magnet, and 9c denotes an engaging portion, which is a portion to be inserted into the guide groove 11 shown in FIG.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a state in which a magnet member is attached to the magnet housing portion.

  FIG. 14 is a plan view showing an example of the structure of the reference of the magnet member. The structure of this figure shows the tip of the magnet holding member 9 as the magnet holding member 9 is slid into the guide groove 11 of the housing portion 1h. The portion 9d bites into the tapered portion 1m of the housing portion 1h. By this biting, the magnet holding member 9 is fixed, and the yoke 9b surface of the magnet holding member 9 and the bottom surface, which is the reference point for the angle reference of the case, are parallelized and positioned.

  FIG. 15 is a partially cutaway side view of a multi-function tape measure in which the illumination means is rotatable up and down. A movable body 4b including a light emitting LED is supported by a shaft 4c. The movable body 4b can be rotated in the vertical direction by a shaft 4c. 4a is an ON / OFF switch.

  FIG. 16 is a partially cutaway side view of a multi-function tape measure provided with a tape brake, in which a brake operation lever 11 for stopping the tape 5 drawn on the upper surface 1c of the case 1a at an arbitrary position is provided. It is. The brake operation lever 11 is supported by a shaft 11a, and is rotated like a seesaw around the shaft 11a. For example, if it pushes so that it may rotate forward, a brake will be applied and a tape will stop, and if it pushes so that it may rotate backward, a brake will be cancelled | released and a tape will be wound up.

  FIG. 17 is a front view of a multifunction tape measure in which a magnet is disposed on a hook, and FIG. 17 (a) is a front view. 6a is a locking piece provided at the tip of the tape 5, and 6b is a locking piece provided on the 6a. (B) The figure is an enlarged view of the locking piece 6a.

FIG. 18 is a top view of a multifunctional tape measure in which a level or a compass is provided. FIG. 18A is a view in which a level 12 using bubbles in water is provided on the upper surface 1c of the case 1a. (B) In the figure, a compass 13 composed of a pointer having an N / S pole is disposed on the upper surface 1c of the case 1a.
FIG. 19 shows a tape measure in which the level 12 and the compass 13 shown in FIG. 14 are arranged on the upper surface 1c of the case 1a.

1- tape measure, 1a-case, 1b-front surface, 1c-top surface, 1d-back surface, 1e-bottom surface, 1f-side surface, 1g-tape inlet / outlet, 1h-housing part, 1i-pressing receiving member, 1j-plate, 1k -Inlet, 1l-Guide groove, 1m-Detail, 2-Angle meter, 2a-Pointer, 3-Magnet, 3a-Yoke, 4-LED, 4a-Switch, 4b-Movable body, 4c-axis, 5-Tape , 6-locking piece, 6a-locking piece, 6b-magnet, 7-damper, 8-magnet holding member, 8a-magnet, 8b-magnetic attachment surface, 8c-pressing blade, 8d-drop-off prevention blade, 9 -Magnet holding member, 9a-handle, 9b-yoke, 9c-engaging portion, 9d-tip, 10-metal member, 11-brake operation lever, 11a-shaft, 12-level, 13-compass

Claims (18)

  In a tape measure supporting a rotating drum in which a tape is wound around and a biasing means for biasing the tape in the winding direction is supported, angle information of a part where the case is placed is provided on the case. A multifunction tape measure comprising angle display means for displaying, magnetizing means for magnetizing the case to a metal that can be magnetized, and illumination means capable of illuminating at least the tape surface   2. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein the angle display means is provided on a side surface of the case, and an angle reference point thereof is a bottom surface or a back surface of the case.   3. A multifunction tape measure according to claim 2, wherein an angle reference point of said angle display means can be adjusted to a predetermined angle.   2. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein the magnetizing means is provided on a bottom surface, a top surface, a front surface, a back surface, and / or a side surface of the case.   2. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein said magnetizing means is detachably provided on a mounting portion of the case.   The attachment and detachment of the magnetic attachment means is configured such that the magnetic attachment means is slidably inserted into and removed from an entrance / exit provided at an attachment portion of the case and at an arbitrary part of the case. 6. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 5, wherein when the position is reached, the magnetized surface of the magnetizing means is parallel to the reference point of the angle reference of the case.   7. The multi-function according to claim 6, wherein the slide insertion mode is such that any part of the magnetic attachment means bites into the mounting portion of the case like a wedge as the magnetic attachment means is slid. Tape measure   6. The multi-function tape measure according to claim 5, wherein when the magnetic attachment means reaches a predetermined position of the mounting portion of the case, the magnetic attachment means is engaged so as not to be able to escape from the mounting portion by an arbitrary engaging means.   2. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein the light emitter of the illumination means comprises a high-intensity light emitting diode.   2. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein the illumination means is provided in a region from the front surface of the case to the top surface.   11. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 10, wherein the illumination means can change the illumination direction in the vertical direction of the case.   2. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein said illumination means constitutes an illumination device in one assembly form.   13. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 12, wherein the illumination means is detachably provided on the case.   The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, further comprising braking means for fixing the tape at an arbitrary position when the tape is pulled out.   The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein a magnet member having a high magnetic force is provided on a hook member provided at a tip of the tape.   2. A multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein said case is provided with a horizontal display means.   2. The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein the case is provided with an orientation display means.   The multifunction tape measure according to claim 1, wherein a scale for measuring the diameter of the pipe material is displayed on the tape.

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