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US 5,210,956 AGranted
Retractable tape measure
AssigneeArrow Fastener Co., LLC
InventorsBarry Knispel, Sandor Goldner
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AssigneeArrow Fastener Co., LLC
InventorsBarry Knispel, Sandor Goldner
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A retractable tape measure assembly is disclosed which includes a housing, a coiled tape located in the housing, which tape is adapted to be extended from and retracted into the housing. The coiled tape has a free end with a pull tab secured thereto. A resilient bumper is mounted in the housing in position to contact the pull tab when the tape is retracted. The bumper includes a front surface for contacting the pull tab and a tape support surface behind the front surface extending generally perpendicular thereto. An integral spring is located behind the tape support surface and engages a stop in the housing so that when the tape is retracted the spring is compressed to absorb the stress in the tape. The casing also includes a tape lock mechanism for locking the tape in an extended position. The pull tab also has a rear surface on which a high friction element is placed to help hold the pull tab in position when the tape is extended and engaged with a work piece for measurement.
A tape measure assembly comprising a housing, a coiled tape mounted in the housing and adapted to be extended therefrom, said coiled tape having a free end extending from the housing, a pull tab secured to said free end of the tape, and a bumper mounted in the housing for contact by said pull tab when the tape is retracted into the housing, said bumper including a front surface for contacting the pull tab, a tape support surface behind said front surface and extending generally perpendicular thereto, an integral generally oval shaped spring behind said support surface, and means for limiting compression of the spring, said housing including a stop engaging said spring whereby when the tape is retracted the spring is compressed to absorb stress from the tab.
A bumper for a retractable tape measure including a tape with a free end and a pull tab at the free end of the tape comprising a front surface, a tape support surface behind the front surface and extending generally perpendicularly thereto;
A tape measure assembly comprising a housing, a coiled tape mounted in the housing and adapted to be extended therefrom;
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