JPH0926301A - Layout implement - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a layout implement by which a line segment in an arbitrary length can be divided equally into the arbitrary number of parts by connecting a straight ruler and one end of an elastic strip member which is graduated at equal intervals and constituting the other end of the strip member so as to be extendable and contractible. SOLUTION: For example, one end 1c of a straight ruler 1, i.e., one end 2a of a strip member 2 which is connected to the straight ruler 1, superposed on the surface of a sheet of paper or the like for a certificate of merit in such a way that it is matched with an end part of a line segment in an arbitrary length which is required to be laid out. Then, this state is kept, a pinch part 4 at the other end 2b of the strip member 2 is pinched so as to correspond to the line segment in the arbitrary length, and the other end 2b of the strip member 2 is pulled so as to match with the required number of graduations. Then, the whole of the strip member 2 is extended equally, the line segment in the arbitrary length can be divided equally into the arbitrary number of parts, and a layout operation such as various kinds of character putting-close and layout operations or the like can be performed simply without much labor.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a layout tool capable of quickly dividing a line segment having an arbitrary length into an arbitrary number.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, when laying out a handwritten certificate letter, etc., when the length of a line segment is equally divided into the number of columns and the number of characters, a method of dividing by the geometrical theorem is used, Alternatively, the layout is performed by utilizing a character packing allocation table or the like created in advance for each different certificate size and collating or referring to the character packing allocation table or the like.

In addition, layout is also performed by measuring and dividing and calculating one by one.

[0004]

The method of laying out the award certificate using the geometrical triangle theorem is extremely specialized, and it takes a lot of time to understand and get used to. there were.

Further, in the layout method using the above-mentioned character arrangement table, etc., it is necessary to prepare an entire allocation table or a one-line character arrangement table for each different certificate size, and to write vertically. There is a problem that the number of sheets to be prepared is large and it takes time to handle, such as the need for writing and horizontal writing.
There were problems such as tearing or loss.

Further, the method of laying out each measurement and division calculation requires labor and time.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a layout device having a simple structure and inexpensive structure capable of quickly dividing a line segment having an arbitrary length into an arbitrary number. .

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is composed of a straight ruler and a stretchable band member having graduations at equal intervals, one end of the band member being one end of the straight ruler. While being fixed, the other end of the band member is configured to be tensionable, preferably the elastic band member is built in a transparent straight ruler, and further, the band member is rubber or spring, Alternatively, it is composed of a pantograph.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a layout device according to the present invention will be described below. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing an embodiment of a layout device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a band member. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the band member.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a straight-edge ruler, which is made of transparent vinyl chloride or the like and has a necessary length according to the purpose of use and the ease of handling. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the straight edge 1 is composed of two sheets, and a hollow portion 1a is formed in the center of the inside by interposing spacers 1b on both sides between them.

Numeral 2 is a stretchable band member, which is made of cloth tape rubber and is formed in an elongated shape to be inserted and fitted in the hollow portion 1a of the straightedge 1, and its front surface and also the back surface. The scales 3 are displayed at equal intervals.

The band member 2 is inserted and built in the hollow portion 1a of the straight edge ruler 1, one end 2a of which is fixed to one end 1c of the straight edge ruler 1 and the other end 2b thereof is the other of the straight edge ruler 1. The end 1d is made to project an appropriate length so that it can be pulled. In the figure, reference numeral 4 is a knob portion when pulling and pulling out the band member 2.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the straight ruler 1 is constructed by stacking two sheets, and the elastic band member 2 is built in the hollow portion 1a formed therein. May be one.

However, if one straight edge 1 is used and one end 2a of the band member 2 is fixed to one end 1c thereof, the other end 2b of the band member 2 becomes free and is not stable, and is always unstable. However, the handling is troublesome, and if the use is further continued, there arises a problem that the belt member 2 becomes dirty or damaged.

Therefore, when the straight edge 1 is one, it is desirable to provide a guide of an appropriate shape for stabilizing the belt member 2 on the upper surface thereof.

FIG. 3 shows a spring 5 as another embodiment of the elastic band member 2. The spring 5
Is a material which is made of a thin metal in a flat shape and is normally shrunk in a compact shape, and is generally used as an arm band or the like, and has uniform extensibility.

FIG. 4 shows a so-called pantograph 6 as still another embodiment of the stretchable band member 2. The pantograph 6 is made of metal, plastic, or the like, and has a slender shape with its width as narrow as possible.

In the case of the band member as another embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, unlike the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in any case, a gap is generated when it is extended. Therefore, the scale 3 displayed on the surface or the like during contraction is generally difficult to see when expanded.

Therefore, in the case of the strip member shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, that is, the spring 5 or the pantograph 6, a portion which is not affected when the member constituting the spring 5 or the pantograph 6 is extended, The numeral symbol 7 or the like is displayed directly, or the numeral symbol 7 or the like is appropriately displayed by providing an auxiliary member separately from a position that is not affected when the constituent members are extended.

Further, the belt member shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 above,
That is, also in the case of the spring 5 or the pantograph 6, it is possible to form the straight ruler 1 as one sheet in addition to constructing the straight ruler 1 as two sheets as in the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2.

According to the present invention having the above-described structure, for example, one end 1c of the straight edge ruler 1, that is, one end 2a of the belt member 2 fixed to the straight edge ruler 1 is placed on the upper surface of a certificate sheet or the like. Fit one end of a line segment of any desired length.

Then, maintaining the state, the band member 2
The other end 2b of the belt member 2 is pulled by pulling the knob portion 4 of the other end 2b of the belt member 2 and pulling the other end 2b of the belt member 2 so as to correspond to the required number of scales 3 corresponding to the line segment of the arbitrary length. Can be equally stretched to equally divide the line segment having an arbitrary length into an arbitrary number, and various layout work such as character arrangement can be easily performed without any trouble.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stretched state of the belt member 2 is held and held by a hand or the like.
Alternatively, it is convenient to provide a device capable of maintaining an arbitrary stretched state of the band member 2 at an appropriate position of the band member 2.

[0024]

According to the present invention, various layout operations for dividing a line segment having an arbitrary length into an arbitrary number can be easily performed without any trouble, and the configuration is extremely simple. An effect that can be provided at low cost can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing an embodiment of a layout device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the band member.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the band member.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 straight ruler 1a hollow part 1b spacer 1c straight ruler end 1d straight ruler other end 2 band member 2a band member one end 2b band member other end 3 scale

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A straight ruler comprising a stretchable band member having graduations displayed at equal intervals. One end of the band member is fixed to one end of the straight ruler, and the other end of the band member is freely stretchable. Layout equipment that is composed. 2. The layout device according to claim 1, wherein the stretchable belt member is built in a transparent straight ruler. 3. The layout device according to claim 1, wherein the band member is made of rubber. 4. The belt member is a spring.
Layout equipment described. 5. The layout device according to claim 1, wherein the band member is a pantograph.