Measuring tape

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of measuring tools, and provides a measuring tape which comprises an installation shell, a measuring tape belt, a lamp panel, a battery and a PCB. The measuring tape is rolled in the mounting shell, and the mounting shell is provided with a movable opening for one end of the measuring tape to movably penetrate through; the lamp panel is arranged in the mounting shell and located at the movable opening. The battery and the PCB are arranged in the mounting shell, the PCB is electrically connected with the lamp panel and the battery, and a control switch is arranged on the PCB. Therefore, the scale marks on the measuring tape can be seen clearly in a dark environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of measuring tools, and more particularly to a tape measure. Background Art

[0002] A tape measure is a commonly used measuring tool in daily life. Among them, the common steel tape measure is a commonly used tool in construction and decoration, and is also one of the essential tools for families.

[0003] In the related art, a tape measure includes a mounting shell, a tape measure tape, and a winding spring. The tape measure tape and the winding spring are installed in the mounting shell. The tape measure tape is wound in the mounting shell through the winding spring, and the mounting shell is provided with a movable opening for one end of the tape measure tape to pass through movably. The tape measure tape is pulled out from the movable opening to achieve dimension measurement. After the measurement is completed, the tape measure tape is automatically wound under the action of the winding spring to facilitate the next measurement or storage.

[0004] However, when using a tape measure in a dimly lit environment, it is difficult for the staff to see the scale marks on the tape measure tape clearly, so improvement is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to facilitate seeing the scale marks on the tape measure tape clearly in a dimly lit environment, this application provides a tape measure.

[0006] The tape measure provided by this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A tape measure includes a mounting shell, a tape measure tape, a lamp board, a battery, and a PCB board; the tape measure tape is wound in the mounting shell, and the mounting shell is provided with a movable opening for one end of the tape measure tape to pass through movably; the lamp board is arranged in the mounting shell and located at the movable opening; the battery and the PCB board are arranged in the mounting shell, the PCB board is electrically connected to the lamp board and the battery, and a control switch is arranged on the PCB board.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solutions, in practical applications, since the PCB board is electrically connected to the lamp board and the battery, the battery provides power to the lamp board. In a dimly lit environment, the staff controls the lamp board to work through the control switch on the PCB board, and the lamp board is located at the movable opening of the mounting shell, which can illuminate the pulled-out tape measure tape to facilitate seeing the scale marks on the tape measure tape clearly, that is, it is convenient to see the scale marks on the tape measure tape clearly in a dimly lit environment.

[0009] Preferably, the tape measure further includes a lamp shade, the lamp shade is arranged in the mounting shell, and the lamp board is arranged in the lamp shade.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solutions, by setting the lamp shade, the lamp board is shielded, so that the light is concentrated at the movable opening, and it is more possible to clearly see the scale marks on the tape measure tape, and the lamp board can be protected.

[0011] Preferably, the PCB board is provided with a charging head, and the charging head is passed through the mounting shell so that the charging head is connected to the outside.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution and providing a charging head, the battery can be charged easily.

[0013] Preferably, the tape measure further includes a protective buckle, the mounting shell is provided with a snap-in slot, the charging head is located at the snap-in slot, the protective buckle is arranged in the mounting shell and one end is snap-in to the snap-in slot.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution and setting a protective buckle, when the battery does not need to be charged, one end of the protective buckle is clamped in the clamping slot to shield the charging head in the clamping slot, which can reduce dust pollution and minimize damage to the charging head by impact.

[0015] Preferably, one end of the protective buckle away from the clamping slot extends into the mounting shell and contacts the control switch.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting the end of the protective buckle away from the clamping slot to contact the control switch, the staff can turn the light panel on or off by pressing the protective buckle.

[0017] Preferably, the tape measure further includes a protective cover, and the protective cover is mounted on the mounting shell.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution and providing a protective cover, the installation shell can be protected and damage to the installation shell can be avoided as much as possible.

[0019] Preferably, the measuring tape further comprises a fixing buckle, and the fixing buckle is arranged on one side of the mounting shell.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution and providing a fixing buckle, the carrying or placement of the measuring tape is facilitated.

[0021] Preferably, a mounting groove is provided on one side of the fixing buckle close to the mounting shell, and a clearance groove is provided on the other side.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting the installation groove and the clearance groove, the bolt is passed through the installation groove and threadedly connected to the installation shell, so as to achieve the fixation of the fixing buckle and the installation shell, and the clearance groove allows the bolt to make way to facilitate the installation of the fixing buckle.

[0023] Preferably, a positioning protrusion is provided on a side of the mounting shell close to the fixing buckle, and the positioning protrusion is snap-connected to the mounting groove.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, a positioning protrusion is set to pre-fix the fixing buckle and also to achieve the positioning and installation of the fixing buckle.

[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. In practical applications, since the PCB board is electrically connected to the lamp board and the battery, the battery provides power to the lamp board. In a dim environment, the staff controls the operation of the lamp board through the control switch of the PCB board, and the lamp board is located at the movable opening of the installation shell, which can illuminate the pulled-out tape measure tape to facilitate seeing the scale marks on the tape measure tape, that is, it is convenient to see the scale marks on the tape measure tape in a dim environment;

[0027] 2. By setting a protective buckle, when the battery does not need to be charged, one end of the protective buckle is snapped into the clamping groove to block the charging head in the clamping groove, which can reduce dust pollution and also avoid the charging head being damaged by impact as much as possible;

[0028] 3. By setting a positioning protrusion, pre-fixation of the fixing buckle can be achieved, and at the same time, positioning installation of the fixing buckle can also be achieved. Description of the Drawings

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the tape measure in the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the tape measure in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the lamp board and the lamp shade in the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the tape measure in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the PCB board in the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the fixing buckle in the embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Reference numerals: 1, installation shell; 11, movable opening; 12, clamping groove; 13, positioning protrusion; 2, tape measure tape; 3, lamp board; 4, battery; 5, PCB board; 51, control switch; 52, charging head; 6, lamp shade; 7, protective buckle; 8, protective sleeve; 9, fixing buckle; 91, installation groove; 92, relief groove. Detailed Embodiments

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0037] Reference herein to "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The phrase does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment at every occurrence in the specification, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0038] The following Figure 1-6 further describes this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] An embodiment of this application discloses a tape measure.

[0040] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the tape measure includes a mounting shell 1, a tape 2, a lamp board 3, a battery 4, and a PCB board 5. The mounting shell 1 is hollow, the tape 2 is wound and installed in the mounting shell 1, and a movable opening 11 is provided on the mounting shell 1 for one end of the tape 2 to pass through movably.

[0041] The lamp board 3 is installed in the mounting shell 1 and is located at the movable opening 11 to irradiate the area of the movable opening 11. The battery 4 and the PCB board 5 are also installed in the mounting shell 1. The PCB board 5 is electrically connected to the lamp board 3 and the battery 4 so that the battery 4 supplies power to the lamp board 3, and a control switch 51 is provided on the PCB board 5 to control whether the battery 4 and the lamp board 3 are energized, that is, to control the turning on or off of the lamp board 3.

[0042] In practical applications, in a dim environment, the staff controls the lamp board 3 to work through the control switch 51 of the PCB board 5. And the lamp board 3 is located at the movable opening 11 of the mounting shell 1, which can illuminate the pulled-out tape 2, so as to facilitate seeing the scale marks on the tape 2, that is, to facilitate seeing the scale marks on the tape 2 in a dim environment.

[0043] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the measuring tape further includes a lampshade 6 , which is fixedly connected to the mounting housing 1 , and the light board 3 is fixedly connected to the lampshade 6 . The lampshade 6 shields the light board 3 , allowing light to be focused on the movable opening 11 , making it easier to see the scale markings on the measuring tape 2 . Furthermore, the lampshade 6 reduces contact between dust and the light board 3 , thereby increasing the service life and effectiveness of the light board 3 , and minimizes contact between the measuring tape 2 and the light board 3 , which could damage the light board 3 , thereby protecting the light board 3 .

[0044] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the PCB board 5 is provided with a charging head 52, which is passed through the mounting shell 1 so that the charging head 52 is connected to the outside. The charging head 52 can cooperate with a charging device to charge the battery 4 so that the battery 4 can be reused.

[0045] In some embodiments, the tape measure further includes a protective buckle 7. A snap-fitting slot 12 is defined on the mounting housing 1, and the charging head 52 is located in the snap-fitting slot 12. The protective buckle 7 is made of rubber, with the middle portion of the protective buckle 7 fixedly connected to the mounting housing 1 and one end snapping into the snap-fitting slot 12. When the battery 4 does not need to be charged, one end of the protective buckle 7 snaps into the snap-fitting slot 12 to shield the charging head 52 in the snap-fitting slot 12, thereby reducing dust contamination and minimizing damage to the charging head 52 from impact.

[0046] In some embodiments, the end of the protective buckle 7 away from the snap-in slot 12 extends into the mounting shell 1 and contacts the control switch 51. The control switch 51 can be controlled by pressing the end of the protective buckle 7 away from the snap-in slot 12, thereby facilitating the turning on or off of the light panel 3.

[0047] Reference Figure 4 In some embodiments, the tape measure further includes a protective cover 8, which is mounted on the mounting shell 1 to protect the mounting shell 1 and prevent damage to the mounting shell 1 as much as possible.

[0048] Reference, 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the tape measure further includes a fixing buckle 9, which is made of a metal material so that the fixing buckle 9 has a certain elasticity. The fixing buckle 9 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting shell 1. By bending the fixing buckle 9 and then resetting it using the elasticity, the fixing buckle 9 can be fastened to some places, such as the waistband of the staff, backpack, etc., to facilitate carrying or placing the tape measure.

[0049] In some embodiments, an installation groove 91 is formed on one side of the fixing buckle 9 close to the installation shell 1 for the installation of the fixing buckle 9. Specifically, a bolt passes through the installation groove 91 and is threadedly connected to the installation shell 1, so as to fix the fixing buckle 9 to the installation shell 1, facilitating the installation of the fixing buckle 9. Among them, a relief groove 92 is formed on the side of the fixing buckle 9 away from the installation shell 1 for the bolt to give way.

[0050] In some embodiments, a positioning protrusion 13 is formed by protruding on one side of the installation shell 1 close to the fixing buckle 9. The positioning protrusion 13 is clamped in the installation groove 91 to pre-fix the fixing buckle 9 and also realize the positioning installation of the fixing buckle 9.

[0051] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: In practical applications, in a relatively dark environment, the staff controls the lamp board 3 to work through the control switch 51 of the PCB board 5. And the lamp board 3 is located at the movable opening 11 of the installation shell 1, which can illuminate the pulled-out tape 2, so as to facilitate seeing the scale marks on the tape 2, that is, it is convenient to see the scale marks on the tape 2 in a relatively dark environment.

[0052] The above are all the preferred embodiments of this application, and the protection scope of this application is not limited accordingly. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A tape measure, characterized in that, The invention comprises a mounting shell (1), a measuring tape (2), a light board (3), a battery (4) and a PCB board (5); the measuring tape (2) is rolled up in the mounting shell (1), and a movable opening (11) is provided on the mounting shell (1) for one end of the measuring tape (2) to be movably passed through; the light board (3) is arranged in the mounting shell (1) and is located at the movable opening (11); the battery (4) and the PCB board (5) are arranged in the mounting shell (1), the PCB board (5) is electrically connected to the light board (3) and the battery (4), and a control switch (51) is provided on the PCB board (5).

2. A tape measure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring tape further comprises a lampshade (6), wherein the lampshade (6) is arranged in the mounting shell (1), and the lamp board (3) is arranged in the lampshade (6).

3. A tape measure according to claim 1, wherein, The PCB board (5) is provided with a charging head (52), and the charging head (52) is passed through the mounting shell (1) so that the charging head (52) is in communication with the outside.

4. A tape measure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The measuring tape further comprises a protective buckle (7), the mounting shell (1) is provided with a snap-fitting slot (12), the charging head (52) is located at the snap-fitting slot (12), and the protective buckle (7) is arranged in the mounting shell (1) with one end snap-fitted into the snap-fitting slot (12).

5. A tape measure according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the protective buckle (7) away from the clamping slot (12) extends into the mounting shell (1) and contacts the control switch (51).

6. A tape measure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring tape further comprises a protective cover (8), wherein the protective cover (8) is sleeved on the mounting shell (1).

7. A tape measure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring tape further comprises a fixing buckle (9), and the fixing buckle (9) is arranged on one side of the mounting shell (1).

8. A tape measure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fixing buckle (9) is provided with a mounting groove (91) on one side close to the mounting shell (1), and a clearance groove (92) on the other side.

9. A tape measure according to claim 8, wherein, A positioning protrusion (13) is provided on one side of the mounting shell (1) close to the fixing buckle (9), and the positioning protrusion (13) is snap-connected to the mounting groove (91).

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