Measuring tape

Abstract

We provide easy-to-use measuring tapes. [Solution] Multiple measuring sections 12A and 12B are arranged along the length of a cuttable strip 11, with space 15 between them. Each of the multiple measuring sections 12A and 12B has a scale 2 and a number 3 on its surface, with the starting point as the reference point.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a measuring tape.

Background Art

[0002] There is provided a tape for measurement having an adhesive material on the back surface. With this type of tape, measurement can be performed in a state where it is cut to an appropriate length and attached to the measurement target (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, in the above-described measuring tape, a series of graduations are provided. Therefore, after measuring one measurement target, the graduations are in a state of being incompletely marked, making it difficult to use when performing the next measurement.

[0005] In view of the above situation, an object of the present invention is to provide a measuring tape that is easy to use.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above object, a measuring tape according to the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of measurement portions are arranged side by side at positions ensuring spaces from each other along the longitudinal direction on a cuttable strip-shaped body, and graduations and numbers based on a starting point are provided on the surface of each of the plurality of measurement portions.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, since multiple measuring sections with scales are arranged side by side on a strip-shaped body from a starting point, even when the strip is cut and used, the next measuring section will start from a new starting point, which is preferable in terms of ease of use. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the appearance of a measuring tape according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an unfolded view showing the first measuring section provided on the strip-shaped measuring tape shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is an unfolded view showing the second measurement section of the strip-shaped measuring tape. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is an unfolded view showing the third measurement section of the strip-shaped measuring tape. [Figure 5] Figure 1 is an unfolded view showing the fourth measurement section of the strip-shaped measuring tape. [Figure 6] Figure 1 shows the openings to be measured using the measuring tape, with (a) showing the measurement positions along the left and right sides, (b) showing the measurement positions along the top and bottom sides, and (c) showing the measurement positions along the diagonal sides. [Figure 7] Figure 1 is a conceptual perspective view showing the measurement of the depth along the line from the existing window frame to the interior edge of the opening using the measuring tape shown. [Figure 8] Figure 1 is a conceptual perspective view showing the measurement of dimensions along the left and right sides of an opening using the measuring tape shown. [Figure 9] Figure 1 is a conceptual perspective view showing the measurement of dimensions along the top and bottom of an opening using the measuring tape shown. [Figure 10] Figure 1 is a conceptual perspective view showing the diagonal dimensions of an opening being measured using the measuring tape shown in Figure 1. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view showing a modified example of the method for providing the measuring tape of the present invention, in a linearly extending state. [Figure 12]This is a perspective view showing a modified example of the method for providing the measuring tape of the present invention, in a folded state. [Figure 13] This is a perspective view showing a modified example of the method for providing the measuring tape of the present invention, in which the tape is stacked in a curved shape without being folded. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the measuring tape according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0010] Figures 1 to 5 show a measuring tape that is an embodiment of the present invention. The measuring tape illustrated here is applied when an interior window is installed on the interior side of an existing joinery installed in the wall of a building. More specifically, the building has a rectangular opening with window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d, and the window frame 2 of the existing joinery is attached to the exterior side of the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. That is, the opening is formed on the interior side of the existing window frame 2 by the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d on all four sides. The measurement targets include the following four dimensions, as shown in Figures 6 to 10. (1) Dimensions along the depth direction from the existing window frame 2 to the interior edge of window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d on the inner circumferential surface of window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d (Figure 7). (2) Dimensions along the left and right sides of the opening formed by the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d (Figures 6(a), 8). (3) Dimensions along the top and bottom of the opening formed by the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d (Figures 6(b), 9). (4) The diagonal dimension between the upper and lower corners of the opening formed by the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d (Figure 6(c), Figure 10).

[0011] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the measuring tape 10 is constituted by winding a long strip 11. The strip 11 is made of a material that can be easily cut, such as paper or film, similar to masking tape, and an adhesive (adhesive portion) 11a is provided on the back surface on the inner peripheral side of the winding. As the adhesive 11a, it is preferable to appropriately select one that can be peeled off and reused repeatedly. On the surface on the outer peripheral side of the strip 11, four measuring portions 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D required for the above-described measurements (1) to (4) are arranged side by side along the longitudinal direction. In the present embodiment, the respective measuring portions 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D are provided so as to include those having different overall lengths from each other. For example, for (1), a measuring portion 12A of 150 mm is provided, and for (2) to (4), measuring portions 12C and 12D of 3000 mm each are provided. From the leading end portion of the strip 11 drawn out, they are arranged side by side in the order of the measuring portions 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D. On each of the measuring portions 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D, a scale 2 based on the starting point is marked in units of 1 mm, and numbers 3 in units of 10 mm are sequentially increased and described on the scale 2.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 2, the measuring portion 12A for measuring (1) starts from the leading end of the strip 11, and the scale 2 and the number 3 are described at the position of 10 mm. There are no scale and numbers between 0 and 10 mm from the leading end, and information 13 regarding the measuring method applied to this measuring portion 12A is described. In the illustrated example, as the information 13 regarding the measuring method, a △ symbol 13a for meaning that the starting point of the measuring portion 12A is the leading end of the strip 11 is described, and an explanatory text 13b on how to arrange the starting point with respect to the measurement object is described in characters in a portion on the base end side of the △ symbol 13a. The △ symbols 13a are arranged in three side by side along the short side so that the leading end side is an acute angle and the base end side is flat. The explanatory text is described as "align with the existing window frame" with the leading end of the strip 11 facing upward.

[0013] For the measuring units 12B, 12C, and 12D for measuring (2) to (4), as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, a space 15 is secured on the tip side of each, and a scale 2 and numbers 3 are described. At the position where the scale 2 starts, instead of the number "0", a single arrow 16 and a ★ symbol 17 are described. The single arrow 16 is formed along the short side with the tip arrow located at the starting point, and is described in bold so as to be distinguishable from other scales 2. The ★ symbol 17 is described in a relatively large shape at the base end portion of the single arrow 16.

[0014] In the space 15 secured at the tip of each of the individual measuring units 12B, 12C, and 12D, a cutting line 18 and information 20 regarding each measuring method are described. The cutting line 18 is common to the three measuring units 12B, 12C, and 12D, and is described as a dashed line along the short side at the most tip position of the measuring units 12B, 12C, and 12D. On the cutting line 18, a pair of scissors pattern 18a is described to indicate that this dashed line is the cutting position.

[0015] In the information 20 regarding the measuring method, a large rectangle 21 meaning the openings of the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d is described in bold. Further, a text 22 indicating the measuring location and a corresponding pattern 23 are described in a portion closer to the base end side than the rectangle 21. Inside the bold rectangle 21, a text stating that the rectangle 21 means the openings of the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d and the position for aligning the ★ symbol 17 which is the starting point are described with a single arrow and a text. The text 22 indicating the measuring location is "width" and "measure three positions: upper, middle, and lower" for (2), "height" and "measure three positions: right, middle, and left" for (3), and "diagonal" and "draw each diagonal" for (4). In the pattern 23 regarding the measuring location, a smaller rectangle in small characters than the bold rectangle 21 and double arrows indicating the respective measuring directions are described inside the rectangle.

[0016] When applying the measuring tape 10 described above to measure the openings of the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d, first, the strip 11 is cut along the first cutting line 18 to obtain a measuring section 12A for measuring (1). That is, a measuring section 12A with a total length of approximately 150 mm is cut from the measuring tape 10. As shown in Figure 2, the tip of this measuring section 12A has information 13 written on it regarding a method for measuring the dimension along the depth direction from the existing window frame 2 to the indoor edge of the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d on the inner circumferential surface of the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. Therefore, the person who has cut out the measuring section 12A can, for example as shown in Figure 7, attach the measuring section 12A to the inner circumferential surface of the window frame 1b with adhesive 11a while the tip is in contact with the existing window frame 2. From this state, by reading the scale 2 located on the indoor edge of the window frame 1b, it becomes possible to easily and accurately measure (1). Furthermore, since the scale 2 is marked with numbers 3 that increase sequentially in 10mm increments, there is no concern about misreading by reading the number 3 closest to the scale 2 located on the indoor edge of the window frame 1b. In addition, the measuring section 12A is approximately 150mm long, which is a suitable length for the object being measured, making it easy to handle and simplifying the measurement process. Although not explicitly shown in the diagram, by appropriately swapping the measuring section 12A, it is possible to accurately perform measurement (1) at multiple locations on the window frame 1b. The same measurement can also be performed on the other window frames 1a, 1c, and 1d.

[0017] Next, by pulling out the strip-shaped body 11 and cutting it along the next cutting line 18, a measuring section 12B with a length of 3500 mm for measuring (2) can be obtained. As shown in Figure 3, the tip of the cut-out measuring section 12B has information 20 indicating how to measure the dimensions along the left and right sides of the opening formed by the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. Further towards the base end from this information 20, there is a scale 2 and a number 3 starting from a starting point arrow 16. Therefore, as shown in Figure 8, the person who cut out the measuring section 12B can attach it to the left and right window frames 1c and 1d with adhesive 11a with the arrow in contact with the inner edge of the left window frame 1c. From this state, by reading the scale 2 located on the indoor edge of the right window frame 1d, the measurement of (2) can be easily and accurately performed. By appropriately replacing the aforementioned measuring section 12B and performing the measurement at the top, middle, and bottom according to the information 20, it is possible to accurately obtain the dimensions along the left and right sides of the openings of the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d that are necessary when installing an inner window.

[0018] Similarly, by pulling out the strip-shaped body 11 and cutting it along the cutting line 18, a measuring section 12C with a length of 2450 mm for measuring (3) and a measuring section 12D with a length of 4250 mm for measuring (4) are obtained in sequence. As shown in Figures 9 and 10, by performing the measurement work according to the information 20 written on each end, the dimensions along the top and bottom and the diagonal dimensions of the openings of the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d, which are necessary when installing an inner window, can be accurately obtained. As is clear from Figure 10, when measuring the diagonal dimensions, the measuring section 12D is bent at the starting position, and with the single arrow 16 aligned with the inner corner line between the lower window frame 1b and the right window frame 1c, the space 15 is attached to the inner surface of the right window frame 1c with adhesive 11a. Even when measuring the dimensions along the left and right, up and down, and diagonal of the openings of these window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d, the respective measuring sections 12B, 12C, and 12D are marked with scales 2 such that the number 3 increases sequentially in 10mm increments from the starting point, a single arrow 16, so there is no concern about misreading.

[0019] As explained above, when using the measuring tape 10 described above, the dimensions of the opening formed by the window frames 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d can be easily and accurately obtained, which is preferable in terms of ease of use.

[0020] In the embodiments described above, the present invention is illustrated by a configuration in which the strip-shaped body 11 is wound up, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in Figure 11, the strip-shaped body 11 may be provided in a straight line, as shown in Figure 12, the strip-shaped body 11 may be folded, or as shown in Figure 13, the strip-shaped body 11 may be provided in a curved, overlapping state without being folded. Furthermore, although an opening composed of a window frame is illustrated as the object of measurement, the present invention is not necessarily limited to those with a window frame.

[0021] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment includes four measuring sections 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D with different overall lengths, it is sufficient to have at least two measuring sections, and all measuring sections may have the same overall length. Also, although the scale 2 is provided only on one edge of the strip-shaped body 11, the scale 2 may be provided to extend across both edges. The numbers 3 on the scale 2 and the information on the measurement method are not limited to those used in the implementation, and may be appropriately described depending on the object being measured. In addition, although a single arrow 16 and a ★ symbol 17 are provided as the starting point, this is not necessarily limited to these, and it is also acceptable to simply write "0".

[0022] As described above, the measuring tape according to the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of measuring sections are arranged side by side along the longitudinal side of a cuttable strip, with space between them, and each of the plurality of measuring sections has a scale and numbers on its surface based on a starting point. According to this invention, since multiple measuring sections with scales are arranged side by side on a strip-shaped body from a starting point, even when the strip is cut and used, the next measuring section will start from a new starting point, which is preferable in terms of ease of use.

[0023] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the measuring tape described above, a cutting line is provided in the space of the strip-shaped body at a position that serves as a guide for cutting, which is at the boundary of adjacent measuring sections. This invention allows the user to accurately determine the cutting position.

[0024] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the measuring tape described above, information regarding the method of measuring the object to be measured using the measuring section is described in the space of the strip-shaped body. According to this invention, it is possible to accurately measure the object to be measured while visually viewing the information.

[0025] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the measuring tape described above, the plurality of measuring sections include those with different overall lengths. According to this invention, it becomes possible to perform measurements using a measuring section of a length appropriate to the object to be measured.

[0026] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the measuring tape described above, the strip-shaped body is wound up with the starting point being the leading edge. According to this invention, even a large strip-shaped body can be compactly stored, which is advantageous in terms of portability.

[0027] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the measuring tape described above, the scale of the measuring section is marked with numbers that are equally spaced and sequentially increasing from the starting point. This invention eliminates the risk of misreading numbers when reading the numbers written on the device during measurement.

[0028] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the measuring tape described above, a mark for alignment is provided at the starting point of the scale. According to this invention, the positioning of the measuring unit relative to the object to be measured can be easily and accurately performed.

[0029] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the measuring tape described above has at least two measuring sections on the strip-shaped body, which include a first measuring section for measuring the dimension along the depth direction from the existing window frame to the interior edge of an opening configured on the interior side of an existing window frame, a second measuring section for measuring the dimension along the left-right direction of the opening, a third measuring section for measuring the dimension along the up-down direction of the opening, and a fourth measuring section for measuring the diagonal dimension between the upper and lower corners of the opening. According to this invention, the dimensions of multiple points in an opening can be easily and accurately measured without the need to prepare multiple measuring tools, and for example, it is possible to simplify the measurement work when installing a new fixture called an inner window in an existing window frame. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0030] 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d Window frame, 2 Scale, 3 Numbers, 10 Measuring tape, 11 Strip, 11a Adhesive part, 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D Measuring part, 13 Information, 13a Symbol, 13b Explanation, 15 Space, 16 Single arrow, 17 Symbol, 18 Cutting line, 18a Pattern, 20 Information, 21 Rectangle, 22 Text, 23 Pattern

Claims

1. A measuring tape characterized in that a plurality of measuring sections are arranged along the length of a cuttable strip at positions that maintain space between them, and each of the plurality of measuring sections has a scale and numbers on its surface based on a starting point.

2. The measuring tape according to claim 1, characterized in that the space of the strip-shaped body is provided with a cutting line that serves as a guide for cutting at a position that marks the boundary between adjacent measuring sections.

3. The measuring tape according to claim 1, characterized in that the space of the strip-shaped body contains information on a method for measuring an object to be measured using the measuring section.

4. The measuring tape according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of measuring sections include those with different overall lengths.

5. The measuring tape according to claim 1, characterized in that the strip-shaped body is wound up with the starting point being the leading edge.

6. The measuring tape according to claim 1, characterized in that the scale of the measuring section has numbers that are equally spaced and sequentially increasing from the starting point.

7. The measuring tape according to claim 1, characterized in that a mark for alignment is provided at the starting point of the scale.

8. The aforementioned strip-shaped body includes, A first measuring unit for measuring the dimension along the depth direction from the existing window frame to the interior edge in an opening formed on the interior side of an existing window frame, A second measuring section for measuring the dimensions along the left and right sides of the opening, A third measuring section for measuring the vertical dimension in the opening, A fourth measuring section for measuring the diagonal dimension between the upper and lower corners in the opening, The measuring tape according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that at least two of the measuring sections are provided.

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