Reverse Engineering
Name of Device or Product: Tape Measure
Student Name: Keana Schadow
Item Name – Also, Physical Description –
how many of shape, material. How
them are there? does it move?
(Rotational or
longitudinal)
Tape Measure A Tape measure is
shaped in a rough
square, usually yellow,
and common materials
include plastic, metal,
steel, or fiberglass. It can
be rotational and
longitudinal because the
blade is flexible to wrap
around round objects
while the blade can also
stay straight.
Function – What do What is it connected Add a sketch (s) or photo
you think is its to?
purpose? How is it connected?
(Force fit, threaded,
adhesive?)
A tape measures The tang is connected
purpose is to to the tape with loose
determine the length rivets through oval
or distance of holes, and can move a
something. distance equal to its
thickness, to provide
both inside and
outside
measurements that
are accurate