Tape measure

Details Tape measure Tape measure

1984-02-13

1989-03-21

Hornsby, Harvey C.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Coil holder or support

Spool or core

33761, B65H 7540, G01B 310

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048136255

ABSTRACT:
A quick rewind tape measure having a reel rotatably supported in an outer case with a handle adapted to rotate the reel to rewind a measuring tape. A smaller externally toothed pinion gear is secured to a shaft supporting the reel and a larger internally toothed ring gear is secured to a shaft of the handle and engages the smaller gear. A spring can be provided to press the outer face of the larger gear to keep it in contact with the smaller one.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1956806 (1934-05-01), Mitzen et al.
patent: 2576629 (1951-11-01), Morby
patent: 4032056 (1977-06-01), Ito
patent: 4197656 (1980-04-01), Lane et al.

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