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US4121785A
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Tape measure brake
Assignee: Stanley Mabo SA
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Filing: 1977-03-07
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Granted: 1978-10-24
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Expires: 1997-03-07
Abstract
Abstract An on-off brake for the winding drum of an encased tape rule comprises a double-headed non-rotatable push-button movable along the drum axis to and from a braking position in which a conical projection on the drum tightly frictionally engages a corresponding conical groove in one push-button.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel Quenot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1005; G01B3/1041; G01B3/1043; G01B3/1007; G01B2003/101
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A tape rule or the like linear measuring instrument including a casing having a central orifice, a tape winding drum rotatably mounted in the casing about an axis of rotation, and a drum locking device; said drum locking device comprising a push button non-rotatably mounted by the casing in the central orifice thereof adjacent a face of the drum, one of the push button and the adjacent face of the drum having a circular recess concentric with said axis comprising at least one radially rigid conical wall and the other of the push button and the adjacent face of the drum having a complementary mating projection comprising at least one radially rigid conical wall facing the recess, the push button being axially movable between a locking position in which the conical wall of the projection frictionally engages the conical wall of the recess to lock the drum and an unlocking position in which the projection is disengaged from the wall of the recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A tape rule or the like linear measuring instrument including a casing having a central orifice, a tape winding drum rotatably mounted in the casing about an axis of rotation, and a drum locking device; said drum locking device comprising a push button non-rotatably mounted by the casing in the central orifice thereof adjacent a face of the drum, one of the push button and the adjacent face of the drum having a circular recess concentric with said axis comprising at least one radially rigid conical wall and the other of the push button and the adjacent face of the drum having a complementary mating projection comprising at least one radially rigid conical wall facing the recess, the push button being axially movable between a locking position in which the conical wall of the projection frictionally engages the conical wall of the recess to lock the drum and an unlocking position in which the projection is disengaged from the wall of the recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
An instrument according to claim 1, in which the projection is an outwardly-projecting annular collar with tapering generally conical walls formed on the tape winding drum, and the recess is a complementary groove formed on the push button.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An instrument according to claim 2, in which the walls of the collar and groove are inclined at an angle of from 2° to 5° relative to the axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
An instrument according to claim 1, in which the casing provides a hollow axle, the winding drum is rotatably mounted on the hollow axle, the push button has a rod passing through said axle, the casing further provides a central recess on the side of the casing opposite the push button, and an actuating button mounted in said central recess engages said rod for moving said push button from the locking position to the unlocking position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An instrument according to claim 1, in which said push button is provided with a non-circular flange and the central orifice provides a mating recess to non-rotatably mount the push button.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
An instrument according to claim 1, in which the conical walls have a taper angle which comprises a locking taper which automatically maintains the drum locking device in its locking position after it is moved to such position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-23 | 1982-04-24 | 1982-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-23 | 1986-04-24 | 1986-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-23 | 1990-04-24 | 1990-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |