Measuring tape device

Details Measuring tape device Measuring tape device

1989-06-29

1991-04-16

Shoap, Allan N.

Geometrical instruments

Distance measuring

By flexible tape

33754, G01B 310

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050071785

ABSTRACT:
A measuring tape device which includes a casing having an aperture through which a coilable measuring tape can be extracted and retracted. A coilable measuring tape is disposed in the casing with a distal end projecting from the aperture. A first brake mechanism is mounted on the casing for normally applying a controlled drag on the tape which allows the tape to be extracted or retracted against the drag to any given length and held at that length. A second brake mechanism is mounted on the casing and is selectively operable for applying a positive lock on the tape greater in magnitude than the drag of the first brake mechanism, to prevent accidental extraction or retraction of the tape.

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patent: 4029426 (1977-06-01), Sims, Jr.
patent: 4153996 (1979-05-01), Rutty
patent: 4194703 (1980-03-01), Roe

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