Tape measure assembly

摘要

A tape measure assembly is provided for selectively positioning a marker or a knife adjacent to an end of a tape measure. The assembly includes a tape measure having a housing. A tape is coupled to and positioned in the housing. The tape has a free end extendable from the housing. A tang is coupled to the free end of the tape. An attachment member is selectively couplable to the tang. A tool aperture extends through the attachment member. A tool, either a knife or a writing device, has a first end insertable through the tool aperture. A locking device is coupled to the attachment member and engages the tool when the first end is inserted through the tool aperture.

主权项

1. A tape measure assembly comprising:
a tape measure having a housing, a tape coupled to and positioned in said housing, said tape having a free end extendable from said housing; a tang coupled to said free end of said tape; an attachment member, said attachment member being selectively couplable to said tang; a tool aperture extending through said attachment member; a tool having a first end and a second end, said first end being insertable through said tool aperture; a locking member coupled to said attachment member, said locking member selectively engaging said tool when said first end is inserted through said tool aperture whereby said tool is coupled to said attachment member; a tab coupled to and extending from said attachment member adjacent to said tool aperture; and a threaded opening extending through said tab, said locking member being a screw threadably coupled to and extending through said tab whereby said screw frictionally engages said tool when said first end of said tool is inserted through said tool aperture, said tool having a cavity, said cavity receiving said screw.