Retractable tape measure with sliding lock

Details Retractable tape measure with sliding lock Retractable tape measure with sliding lock

1996-08-08

1998-09-15

Will, Thomas B.

Geometrical instruments

Distance measuring

By flexible tape

2423813, G01B 310

Patent

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058062025

ABSTRACT:
A slide lock for a power return measuring tape includes an elongated lock member slidably mounted in a casing. The lock member has a resilient locking tongue and follower pins extending laterally from lock member. The follower pins engage guide in the casing, which includes a guiding surface formed by a ridge in each side wall to engage the pins, the guiding surface defining a descending path to guide the tongue from a position above a measuring tape in the housing to a position in contact with the measuring tape. A lock surface is formed at a lower end of the guiding surface with a protrusion at a junction between the guiding surface and the lock surface. Movement of the pins over the protrusion to the lock surface forces the tongue in contact with the measuring blade and causes the tongue to bend to apply a clamping force to the measuring blade. The movement of the pins over the protrusion produces a snap action of the lock member, which provides a tactile and auditory indication that the lock member is in the locked position.

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