Measuring caliper and micrometer storage stand

Abstract

This invention holds caliper and micrometer measuring tools on a flat surface, to mount vertical or horizontal, including versions holding multiple calipers, versions holding micrometers in addition to calipers. The invention is needed for tool access, protecting tool when not in use, to: have tools on display for ornamentation, display tools with personalized placard on the tools holder. The holder features an enclosed slot for the caliper jaws and slotted perch for the beam with special leveling screw allowing use for many models, designs, sizes, and makes. The Stand captures the caliper/micrometer so it cannot fall out and is protected from damaging its important features. Elevation adjustable soft set screw is employed under the beam end, allows for leveling in the holder. The tool holder can be made from variety of suitable materials. The tool can be mounted using embedded magnets or 2 sided tape to a variety of surfaces.

Claims

1. I claim this invention uniquely stores and protects measuring calipers and micrometers while allowing easy access.

2. I claim this invention is uniquely able to be mounted to vertical as well as horizontal flat surfaces which makes it useful in shop and office environments.

3. I claim this invention uses the Leveling Screw to allow proper horizontal storage of all styles, makes, and models of calipers correctly in this universal Stand.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0003] Drawings attached to the patent file include the following views:

[0004] FIG. 1 is isometric of a single caliper stand holder.

[0005] FIG. 2 is a caliper stand holder with representative caliper installed.

[0006] FIG. 3 is caliper stand holder with hidden lines showing internal features; threaded holes, slots.

[0007] FIG. 4 is isometric of a two caliper stand holder.

[0008] FIG. 5 is a two caliper stand holder with representative calipers installed.

[0009] FIG. 6 is a two caliper stand with hidden lines showing internal features.

[0010] FIG. 7 is a micrometer AND caliper stand holder, with caliper installed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The caliper stand/caliper-micrometer stand is needed to store these measuring instruments in a safe manner and have them available for quick access. This holder protects the critical surfaces of the measuring instruments during non-use. A main feature of the stand is that it can be mounted on vertical and horizontal surfaces with 2 sided tape. Magnets embedded in the stand will also mount it to steel horizontal and vertical surfaces. The ability to mount in this manner allows mounting in a machine shop environment to the top or side of surfaces congruent to machining operations. This keep the measuring tools available and protected during the business of machining operations. Various and many configurations of this invention are included; 1 caliper, multiple calipers, and combinations of calipers and 1 micrometers. 4, 6, 12 calipers fit in this pictured sized stand. Obviously, scaling the stand would accommodate larger calipers and micrometers if desired.