| 摘要 |
A tape measure includes a novel mounting clip assembly having a distinct lev er arm coupled to a base plate for movement about a pivot axis between a closed position and an open position. The lever arm has a first spring-receiving ba y on a side generally facing the base plate and disposed rearward of the pivot axis. The base plate has a first fastener-receiving hole therein forward of the pivot axis, a second spring-receiving bay on a side generally facing the lever arm. A spring biases the lever arm to assume the closed position and extends from the first bay to the second bay. A centerline of a mounting hol e in the base plate extends through a second hole in the lever arm when the lever arm is in the closed position. A top of a securing fastener is accessible via the second hole. Also, methods of assembly are described.</SD OAB> |
