LINEAR MEASUREMENT WORKPIECE GRIPPING DEVICE

摘要

A device (66) attachable either removably or permanently, or installed as original equipment, on the outer free end of an otherwise conventional measuring tape (50) for enhancing the ability of the outer end (58) of the tape to grip and stay in place on the far side of a workpiece being measured. The device features a generally planar body expanse having perimeter structure disposed outwardly of the long axis of an associated measuring tape, with this perimeter structure being formed with a line-like array (curved or straight, and with or without corners) of tooth-like projection elements which are intended to face, engage, and grip a surface of a workpiece being measured.