Apparatus for dispensing and retracting tape

Details Apparatus for dispensing and retracting tape Apparatus for dispensing and retracting tape

1989-04-07

1991-01-22

Hail, III, Joseph J.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Strand tensioning device

Tortuous course

B65H 7548

Patent

active

049864874

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed invention relates to an automatic retracting tape measure with torsional bias adjustment. The spring for imparting the requisite bias is attached to a spindle within the tape measure housing. A portion of the spindle is exposed for actuation by a tool external to the housing to increase the bias on the spring as may be necessary.

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patent: 4531688 (1985-07-01), Gall
patent: 4730783 (1988-03-01), Lamson

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