Patent ID: 6101734
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
A measuring tape assembly, comprising:a) a measuring tape having a longitudinal axis and having a free end having an endface, said measuring tape further having a hole therethrough proximate said free end, said hole having a forward edge;b) a first plate-shaped part;c) a second plate-shaped part mated to said first plate-shaped part with the measuring tape secured therebetween, said second plate-shaped part including a protrusion extending through said hole and at least one contact wall disposed substantially perpendicular to said tape and spaced from said protrusion, said protrusion having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a medial portion relative to said second plate-shaped part, said contact surface abutting said endface of said free end and said protrusion abutting said forward edge of said hole, wherein at least said distal and medial portions of said protrusion are sized to fit through said hole; andd) said protrusion and said contact wall fixably locating said second plate-shaped part relative to said endface of said measuring tape.