US3261567A - Tape reel - Google Patents

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US3261567A
US3261567A US394905A US39490564A US3261567A US 3261567 A US3261567 A US 3261567A US 394905 A US394905 A US 394905A US 39490564 A US39490564 A US 39490564A US 3261567 A US3261567 A US 3261567A
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Quenot Andre
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
    • G01B3/10—Measuring tapes
    • G01B3/1041—Measuring tapes characterised by casings
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
    • G01B3/10—Measuring tapes
    • G01B3/1005—Means for controlling winding or unwinding of tapes
    • G01B3/1007—Means for locking
    • G01B2003/101—Means for locking acting on the drum
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
    • G01B3/10—Measuring tapes
    • G01B3/1005—Means for controlling winding or unwinding of tapes
    • G01B2003/1023—Winding mechanisms
    • G01B2003/1025—Winding mechanisms operated manually, e.g. crank-handles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
    • G01B3/10—Measuring tapes
    • G01B3/1041—Measuring tapes characterised by casings
    • G01B3/1046—Details of external structure thereof, e.g. shapes for ensuring firmer hold
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
    • G01B3/10—Measuring tapes
    • G01B3/1041—Measuring tapes characterised by casings
    • G01B3/1046—Details of external structure thereof, e.g. shapes for ensuring firmer hold
    • G01B3/1048—Integrated means for affixing or holding

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  • the present invention has for its object an arrangement for linear measurements, chiefly a multiple ten yard rule of the so-called framed type, including a measuring tape of yielding material, wound round a drum fitted between the two flanges forming the frame, which flanges are interconnected at one of their ends by a handle while their other ends carry means for guiding the tape; the drum carrying the tape is controlled by a collapsible crank adapted to be engaged or disengaged with reference to the drum selectively for winding the tape and for allowing its free unwinding.
  • a mechanism for locking the drum is furthermore provided with a view to preventing any undesired unwinding of the tape with reference to the crank.
  • the handle In all known simple ten yard rules, in which the diameter of the winding formed by the coiled tape is reduced and of which the weight is consequently limited, the handle is generally secured in alignment with the flanges of the frame and the latter prevents alone any shifting of the convolutions of the tape in a direction parallel to its winding axis.
  • the handle allows, in such a case, holding the arrangement, without any fatigue, upwardly, horizontally or even downwardly, through the mere action of the pivotal connection between the users forearm and wrist.
  • An improved type of such a handle which is well known per se, shows, on one side of said handle, notches adapted to further the grasping of the handle and operatively connected with the tape winding and locking mechanism.
  • Multiple framed ten yard rules are also known which are adapted to carry a tape of a length up to 100 yards, which rules are designed in a manner similar to the simple above referred to ten yard rules.
  • the diameter of the winding formed by the coiling of the tape convolutions requires arms engaged by the outer convolutions of the wound tape.
  • Said arms are generally constituted by projections extending at right angles on the flanges forming the case and assume the shape of a cross in registry with the axis of the drum.
  • the flanges and auxiliary arms are obtained as a single unitary part cut out of a rigid material, but the losses of material consequent on said cutting out are large and increase the cost price of such embodiments.
  • the present invention has now for its object an arrangement for linear measurements, such as a multiple ten yard rule, which cuts out said drawbacks.
  • the handle is secured substantially at right angles with reference to the flanges.
  • the auxiliary guiding strips provided for the wound convolutions of the tape wound round the drum are secured to the actual flanges on the side of the axis of the drum facing away from the handle.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of the linear measuring instrument as seen from above.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of said instrument as seen from underneath.
  • FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the side of the arrangement facing away from the handle.
  • the instrument includes a drum 1 fitted between two flanges 2 and 3 of each of which one end is secured to a handle 4 while the opposite ends of the flanges are interconnected by the stays 5.
  • Round the drum 1 is wound a tape 6 which may be made of synthetic material or of an elastically yielding metal for instance.
  • the inner end of the tape is secured to the drum whereas its outer end carries for instance a ring 7 through which it may be drawn out.
  • a mechanism for winding and unwinding the tape with reference to the drum includes a collapsible crank 8 adapted to be connected operatively with the drum when projecting outwardly so as to control the rotation of said drum.
  • the crank is shown in its inoperative collapsed position, while its handle-forming portion 9 engages the flanges;
  • the surface of the instrument shown in FIG. 2 which is opposed to the crank carries a mechanism adapted to lock the drum when it is disconnected with reference to the crank; said mechanism includes a pusher member 10 adapted to slide over the flange 3 and cooperating with a shoulder or notch 20 formed on the drum.
  • the drum in its disconnected position, the drum may be locked so as to cut out any untimely unwinding of the tape or, in contradistinction, it may be released so as to rotate and to allow the tape to unwind by a predetermined length, independently of the crank.
  • the handle 4 is secured approximately at right angles with reference to the flanges 2 and 3 and is provided with notches 11 formed in the surface of the handle facing the drum.
  • the handle which is advantageously made of plastic material carries on its lateral surface ribs 22 which further its grasping.
  • the instrument when held in the users hands, in alignment with his forearm and wrist, the instrument cannot lead to any substantial muscular fatigue for the user who operates the instrument through his other hand to ensure an unwinding or rewinding of the measuring tape at a high speed.
  • arms 12 and 13 formed preferably by shaped metal members formed, for example, of stamped metal sheets, riveted or otherwise secured to said flanges. Said arms form a V- shaped structure of which the tips are directed towards the side of the drum facing the handle of the instrument.
  • the point at which the arms are secured to the fname is eccentrically shifted with reference to the pivotal axis of the drum towards the side opposed to the handle.
  • the instrument thus described associates technical advantages which allow its convenient practical use while its execution is economical and its aesthetic appearance is pleasant.
  • the V shape given to the arms holding the convolutions of the tape in position gives the arrangement a particularly attractive appearance and dilferences in colour which are obtained for instance by the combination of various materials such as plastic material, brass, aluminium,- sheet metal, reinforce this attractiveness.
  • the invention is by no means limited to what is described hereinabove or illustrated in the accomlpanying drawings. It is even possible to simplify the structure by cutting out the ribs on the handle or by moulding as a unit the. handle and the flanges.
  • a tape reel comprising:
  • said drum has a notch formed thereon and a sliding member is provided 1011 one of said elongated members to cooperate with said notch to lock said drum in position.

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FR979372A FR1407766A (fr) 1964-06-23 1964-06-23 Dispositif de mesure linéaire, notamment décamètre multiple du type à cadre

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US3423044A (en) * 1967-04-11 1969-01-21 George E Beiderwell Exploring and life saving reels
USD249128S (en) * 1976-07-02 1978-08-29 Stookey David M Measuring tape reel holder
US5718056A (en) * 1995-02-15 1998-02-17 Yamayo Measuring Tools Co., Ltd. Tape measure
US5975454A (en) * 1997-07-09 1999-11-02 Quick Winch Products, Inc. Strap winder

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DE3334835A1 (de) * 1983-09-27 1985-04-04 Willi 6123 Bad König Medwed Dachdeckerlattmassband

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US421835A (en) * 1890-02-18 Tape-reel
US475470A (en) * 1892-05-24 Tape-measure reel
US578205A (en) * 1897-03-02 Chusetts
US3001738A (en) * 1958-08-26 1961-09-26 Quenot & Cie Sarl Measuring-tape

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US421835A (en) * 1890-02-18 Tape-reel
US475470A (en) * 1892-05-24 Tape-measure reel
US578205A (en) * 1897-03-02 Chusetts
US3001738A (en) * 1958-08-26 1961-09-26 Quenot & Cie Sarl Measuring-tape

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3423044A (en) * 1967-04-11 1969-01-21 George E Beiderwell Exploring and life saving reels
USD249128S (en) * 1976-07-02 1978-08-29 Stookey David M Measuring tape reel holder
US5718056A (en) * 1995-02-15 1998-02-17 Yamayo Measuring Tools Co., Ltd. Tape measure
US5975454A (en) * 1997-07-09 1999-11-02 Quick Winch Products, Inc. Strap winder

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