Tape Measure with Compact Retraction System

    公开(公告)号:US20210108907A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-15

    申请号:US17129348

    申请日:2020-12-21

    IPC分类号: G01B3/1005 G01B3/1041

    摘要: A tool, such as a tape measure, including a spring-based retraction system is shown. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to decrease the size occupied by the spring within the tape measure housing, which consequently reduces tape measure housing size providing a more compact tape measure. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to control retraction of the tape measure in a manner that reduces whip or otherwise controls tape blade retraction. Some retraction system embodiments utilize a reduction gear train, and others utilize a compression spring and a transmission system that converts rotational movement of the tape reel to axial movement, which compresses the spring.

    Tape measure with compact retraction system

    公开(公告)号:US10132605B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-20

    申请号:US15845870

    申请日:2017-12-18

    IPC分类号: G01B3/10

    摘要: A tool, such as a tape measure, including a spring-based retraction system is shown. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to decrease the size occupied by the spring within the tape measure housing, which consequently reduces tape measure housing size providing a more compact tape measure. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to control retraction of the tape measure in a manner that reduces whip or otherwise controls tape blade retraction. Some retraction system embodiments utilize a reduction gear train, and others utilize a compression spring and a transmission system that converts rotational movement of the tape reel to axial movement, which compresses the spring.