FR2682755A1 - Double tape measure provided with high-sensitivity electromagnetic feelers for measuring the distance between objects in unstable equilibrium (bowls, balls, etc. used in various games) - Google Patents

Double tape measure provided with high-sensitivity electromagnetic feelers for measuring the distance between objects in unstable equilibrium (bowls, balls, etc. used in various games) Download PDF

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FR2682755A1
FR2682755A1 FR9113291A FR9113291A FR2682755A1 FR 2682755 A1 FR2682755 A1 FR 2682755A1 FR 9113291 A FR9113291 A FR 9113291A FR 9113291 A FR9113291 A FR 9113291A FR 2682755 A1 FR2682755 A1 FR 2682755A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B67/00—Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00
    • A63B67/06—Ring or disc tossing games, e.g. quoits; Throwing or tossing games, e.g. using balls; Games for manually rolling balls, e.g. marbles
    • A63B67/066—Ring or disc tossing games, e.g. quoits; Throwing or tossing games, e.g. using balls; Games for manually rolling balls, e.g. marbles using balls on a horizontal playing ground, e.g. petanque
    • A63B67/068—Devices used therewith for measuring distance or difference in distance
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
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    • G01B3/1043—Details of internal structure thereof, e.g. means for coupling separately moulded casing halves
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    • G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
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    • G01B3/1056—Tape end arrangements, e.g. end-hooks
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    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
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    • G01B3/1084—Tapes combined with arrangements for functions other than measuring lengths
    • G01B3/1092—Tapes combined with arrangements for functions other than measuring lengths for performing length measurements and at least one other measurement of a different nature, e.g. bubble-type level
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    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
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    • G01B3/1041—Measuring tapes characterised by casings
    • G01B2003/1053—Tape exit slots, e.g. shape or exit direction
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    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
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    • G01B3/1084—Tapes combined with arrangements for functions other than measuring lengths
    • G01B2003/1087—Tapes combined with arrangements for functions other than measuring lengths for illuminating
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    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
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Abstract

Double tape measure provided with high-sensitivity electromagnetic feelers for measuring the distance between objects in unstable equilibrium, without moving them, by contact (bowls, balls, etc. used in various games).

Description

La présente invention (Fig.1 à 7) concerne un double-mètre à ruban doté de deux palpeurs électromécaniques à haute sensibilité(ll-22) avec voyants de contrôle(7-24),pour me- surer les distances entre deux objets en équilibre instable sans créer le déplacement de ceux-ci(billes,boules,ect... The present invention (FIGS. 1 to 7) relates to a double tape measure provided with two high-sensitivity electromechanical probes (ll-22) with indicator lights (7-24), for measuring the distances between two objects in unstable equilibrium without creating the displacement of these (balls, balls, ect ...

utilisées dans divers jeux).used in various games).

Ce double-mètre est constitué par un boîtier(l)(en matériau
composite,coloré dans la masse,à parois minces,dont un des grands côtés(2) est amovible et est maintenu par quatre vis
(28),contenant les dispositifs mécaniques et électriques.This double-meter consists of a box (l) (made of material
composite, colored in the mass, with thin walls, one of the long sides (2) of which is removable and is held by four screws
(28), containing mechanical and electrical devices.

Le boîtier reçoit un tambour(3)maintenu par un axe(4)solidaire du grand côté sur lequel viennent s'enrouler:extérieurement, le ruban gradué du double-mètre(41) et intérieurement, le ruban d'acier faisant office de ressort d'enroulement.Le ruban gradué(41) est bloqué,pour permettre la lecture de la distance,par un dispositif comprenant un levier
(17) articulé sur un axe(18). Ce levier comporte d'un cô- té un patin de frein en caoutchouc(l9)et de l'autre côté un ressort(I3)qui maintient le patin appliqué contre le ruban(41).Pour libérer le ruban et déployer le double-mètre on appuie sur le bouton(16),solidaire du levier(17) , lequel comprime le ressort(13) et éloigne le patin de frein(19) du ruban(41) . Le ressort(13) est maintenu en place dans les cavités pratiquées dans le boîtier(1) et dans le levier(17)à l'opposé du bouton(16).Le boîtier(1) comporte un compartiment pour la pile(9) et son support(8),fermé par un capot (10) maintenu par des ergots, un compartiment pour le palpeur électromécanique(ll)et l'interrupteur général électri que(14) actionné par un bouton extérieur(15). Un logement est également prévu dans le boîtier pour fixer: le dispositif d'éclairage du ruban comprenant une diode "haute lu minosité(26) avec un interrupteur(6) et son bouton de commande(5),le voyant témoin(7) du palpeur (11) ,la tige du palpeur(12).Les grands côtés du boîtier(I-2) sont contruits en débordement de l'ensemble afin de créer un logement pour les accessoires repliables suivants:La loupe de lecture(27) qui pivote sur un axe (32) fixé sur le boîtier(1-2) ,le sup port(21) du repère de lecture(25)qui pivote sur un axe(20) également fixé sur le boîtier,et le palpeur de ruban(22)qui pivote sur un axe(39)fixé sur le ruban de lecture(41).Le palpeur de ruban(22) est maintenu en position repliée par deux ergots solidaires de la partie débordante du boîtier (Fig.2-4);il est composé de deux demi-boîtiers(réunis par quatre vis(29) ,construits en matériau composite semblable au boîtier principal.Il reçoit le dispositif de contact composé d'une tige métallique(23) coulissant dans la rainure crée dans les demi-boîtiers, d'un plot de contact(37) que la tige vient toucher lors de la mesure ce qûi provoque l'allumage du voyant témoin(24)alimenté par les piles (33).The housing receives a drum (3) held by an axis (4) integral with the long side on which are wound: externally, the double-meter graduated tape (41) and internally, the steel tape acting as a spring The graduated tape (41) is blocked, to allow the reading of the distance, by a device comprising a lever.
(17) articulated on an axis (18). This lever has on one side a rubber brake pad (19) and on the other side a spring (I3) which keeps the pad applied against the ribbon (41). To release the ribbon and deploy the double- meter is pressed on the button (16), integral with the lever (17), which compresses the spring (13) and moves the brake shoe (19) away from the tape (41). The spring (13) is held in place in the cavities in the housing (1) and in the lever (17) opposite the button (16). The housing (1) has a compartment for the battery (9) and its support (8), closed by a cover (10) held by lugs, a compartment for the electromechanical probe (ll) and the electric main switch (14) actuated by an external button (15). A housing is also provided in the housing for fixing: the tape lighting device comprising a "high lu minosity diode (26) with a switch (6) and its control button (5), the indicator light (7) of the probe (11), the probe rod (12). The long sides of the housing (I-2) are constructed to overflow the assembly in order to create a housing for the following folding accessories: The reading magnifier (27) which pivots on an axis (32) fixed on the case (1-2), the support (21) of the reading mark (25) which pivots on an axis (20) also fixed on the case, and the ribbon probe ( 22) which pivots on an axis (39) fixed on the read ribbon (41). The ribbon probe (22) is held in the folded position by two lugs integral with the projecting part of the housing (Fig. 2-4); it is composed of two half-housings (joined by four screws (29), made of composite material similar to the main housing. It receives the contact device composed of a metal rod that (23) sliding in the groove created in the half-housings, of a contact pad (37) that the rod comes to touch during the measurement which causes the indicator light (24) powered by the batteries to light up ( 33).

Cette tige est dotée d'une rondelle soudée(34) retenant un ressort de rappel(35-Fig.5-6) de faible puissance taré en fonction de la puissance de contact désirée; cette rondelle est reliée par un fil électrique souple au circuit imprimé (30-36-38-Fig.5-6)supportant le dispositif du palpeur.This rod is provided with a welded washer (34) retaining a return spring (35-Fig.5-6) of low power calibrated according to the desired contact power; this washer is connected by a flexible electric wire to the printed circuit (30-36-38-Fig.5-6) supporting the probe device.

Ces éléments constituant le contacteur du palpeur de ruban (22) sont semblables aux éléments constituant le palpeur de boîtier(11) sauf en ce qui concerne les dimensions.These elements constituting the contactor of the ribbon probe (22) are similar to the elements constituting the housing probe (11) except as regards the dimensions.

La mise en oeuvre de ce double-mètre 5' effectue comme suit:
Pour mesurer la distance entre deux boules de pétanque et le "bouchon" (petite boule que chaque joueur doit approcher au plus prés avec ses boules,pour remporter le point) il est souvent nécessaire,lorsque l'écart est impossible à évaluer d'un coup d'oeil,d'effectuer une mesure précise;les éléments du double-mètre qui sont normalement repliés dans les cavités
prévues à cet effet dans le boîtier sont dépliés dans l'or- dre suivant::le palpeur de ruban(22) en premier,ensuite le support(21) du repère de lecture(25) et la loupe (27);le bouton(15) de l'interrupteur général(14) est positionné sur "Marche" ,le frein de ruban est désactivé en appuyant sur le bouton(16)et la mesure est effectuée en faisant toucher la tige du palpeur de boîtier(12) avec la boule du joueur et le palpeur du ruban(22) avec le "bouchon" jusqu'au moment où les voyants de controle(7-24) s'allument;le frein de ruban est activé en relâchant le bouton(16) et la lecture est effectuée au moyen de la loupe(27) les voyants de contrôle étant allUméS ; si la luminosité ambiante est insuffisante, la diode de lecture(26) est activée en appuyant sur le bouton(5).Cette mesure sera effectuée les mains posées sur le sol pour éviter les mouvements brusques qui pourraient provoquer le déplacement des boules et donc l'annulation du résultat. Aprés usage,tous les accessoires extérieurs sont repliés,l'interrupteur est fermé et le double-mètre peut être transporté dans la poche.The implementation of this 5 'double-meter performs as follows:
To measure the distance between two pétanque balls and the "plug" (small ball that each player must approach as closely as possible with his balls, to win the point) it is often necessary, when the difference is impossible to assess by one at a glance, to carry out an accurate measurement; the elements of the double-meter which are normally folded in the cavities
provided for this purpose in the housing are unfolded in the following order: the ribbon probe (22) first, then the support (21) for the reading mark (25) and the magnifying glass (27); the button (15) of the main switch (14) is set to "On", the tape brake is deactivated by pressing the button (16) and the measurement is carried out by touching the housing probe rod (12) with the player's ball and the ribbon probe (22) with the "plug" until the control lights (7-24) light up; the ribbon brake is activated by releasing the button (16) and the reading is carried out by means of a magnifying glass (27), the control lights being on; if the ambient light is insufficient, the reading diode (26) is activated by pressing the button (5). This measurement will be carried out with your hands on the ground to avoid sudden movements which could cause the balls to move and therefore the cancellation of the result. After use, all external accessories are folded, the switch is closed and the double meter can be carried in the pocket.

En conclusion,ce petit appareil permet des mesures dans toutes les conditions de luminosité, sans trop de risques de déplacement des objets qui sont en contact avec les palpeurs,et avec une bonne précision de lecture grâce au système optique et aux voyants de"contrôle de toucher". In conclusion, this small device allows measurements in all light conditions, without too much risk of displacement of the objects which are in contact with the probes, and with good reading precision thanks to the optical system and the "control of lights". to touch".

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Double-mètre à ruban caractérisé en ce que le boîtier (1-2) et le ruban gradué(41) sont dotés de palpeurs électramécaniques-haute sensibilité-(11-22).1) Double tape measure characterized in that the housing (1-2) and the graduated tape (41) are fitted with high-sensitivity electramechanical sensors (11-22). 2) Double mètre à ruban selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les palpeurs électromécaniques(11-22) sont dotés de voyants de contrôle(7-24). l2) Double tape measure according to claim 1, characterized in that the electromechanical feelers (11-22) are provided with indicator lights (7-24). l 3) Double-mètre à ruban selon l'une quelconque des revendications de 1 à 2,caractérisé en ce que une loupe(27)et un support de repère(21-25) repliahles sont fixés sur le bai tier(1-2). 3) Double tape measure according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that a magnifying glass (27) and a marker support (21-25) repliahles are fixed on the rack bay (1-2) . 4) Double-mètre à ruban selon ltune quelconque des revendications de 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les grands cotés du boîtier(1-2) sont construits en débordement de l'ensemble afin de loger les accessoires repliables: palpeur(22), loupe(27), et support de repère((21-25).4) Double tape measure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the long sides of the housing (1-2) are constructed projecting from the assembly in order to accommodate the folding accessories: probe (22) , magnifying glass (27), and marker support ((21-25). 5) Double-mètre à ruban selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le boîtier(1-2 > comporte un dispositif d'éclairage constitué par une diode-haute luminosité-(26), commandée par un bouton(5). 5) Double tape measure according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (1-2> comprises a lighting device constituted by a high-brightness diode- (26), controlled by a button (5). 6) Double-mètre à ruban sel-on l'une quelconque des revendications de 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la face du boîtier recevant les accessoires repliables est dotée de cavités correspondantes, nécessaires à leur logement aprés usage. 6) Double tape meter sel-on any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the face of the housing receiving the collapsible accessories is provided with corresponding cavities, necessary for their housing after use.
FR9113291A 1991-10-22 1991-10-22 DOUBLE METER WITH TAPE PROVIDED WITH HIGH-SENSITIVITY ELECTROMECHANICAL PROBES - TO MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN OBJECTS IN UNSTABLE BALANCE (BALLS, BALLS, ECT ... USED IN VARIOUS GAMES). Expired - Lifetime FR2682755B3 (en)

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WO1993016767A1 (en) * 1992-02-27 1993-09-02 David Cook Measuring device
GB2280269A (en) * 1992-02-27 1995-01-25 David Cook Measuring device
WO2007059354A1 (en) * 2005-11-21 2007-05-24 Black & Decker, Inc. Dual purpose light for automatic tape measure

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WO1993016767A1 (en) * 1992-02-27 1993-09-02 David Cook Measuring device
GB2280269A (en) * 1992-02-27 1995-01-25 David Cook Measuring device
GB2280269B (en) * 1992-02-27 1995-11-29 David Cook Measuring device
WO2007059354A1 (en) * 2005-11-21 2007-05-24 Black & Decker, Inc. Dual purpose light for automatic tape measure

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