MEHTOD FOR COILING A FLEXIBLE TAPE AND TAPE MEASURE

摘要

Method for coiling a flexible tape on a spool and tape measure are disclosed. Said method enables multi-row coiling of a tape on hand-driven or motorized spool by transmitting reciprocating motion to coiling tape coaxial with the spool at constant speed that gradually decreases to zero at end positions. Said tape measure comprises a spool rotatably mounted in the housing, a flexible tape fixed to the spool at one end and winding on and off the spool, a manual or mechanical drive, and a mechanism of cross-feed movement with a drive providing coaxial reciprocating motion. The present invention enables multi-row coiling of a tape on a spool with a manual or mechanical drive, in the latter case also enabling use of an auxiliary handle for coiling the tape when the internal power source is exhausted. Radial dimensions are reduced and convenience of use is increased.