License plate holder with spirit level

Abstract

License plate holder (100) comprising: - a frame (101) for holding a license plate (102), wherein the frame (101) has at least one spirit level (103).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to the alignment of vehicles relative to the ground. More particularly, to a spirit level integrated into a license plate holder for aligning vehicles parallel to the ground. BACKGROUND

[0002] Vehicles, especially motorhomes, are designed for use on a variety of terrains and surfaces. The ability to align these vehicles precisely parallel to the ground is critical for several reasons. Correct alignment ensures occupant comfort and maintains optimal functionality of onboard systems when parked or stationary for extended periods.

[0003] Aligning vehicles is a complex task that often requires specialized equipment. The difficulty of achieving accurate alignment is compounded by the fact that many vehicles, especially motorhomes, have a higher center of gravity and a longer wheelbase than standard vehicles, making small deviations from the horizontal more noticeable.

[0004] The lack of a simple, reliable, and easily accessible device for aligning vehicles to the ground has long been recognized, especially for owners of mobile homes, caravans, or other vehicles, such as construction equipment, possibly with crane booms, which also need to be aligned parallel to the ground. Therefore, the challenge is to provide a device and method for vehicle alignment that is both practical and universally applicable. SHORT DESCRIPTION

[0005] The present disclosure provides a device according to the independent claim. Preferred embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

[0006] A license plate holder comprising a frame for holding a license plate, the frame having at least one spirit level.

[0007] License plate holder, wherein a part of the frame extending vertically in the mounted state has the at least one spirit level, and / or a part of the frame extending horizontally in the mounted state has the at least one spirit level and / or the at least one spirit level is visible in the mounted state of the frame.

[0008] License plate holder, the frame comprising at least one arm coupled thereto.

[0009] License plate holder, wherein the at least one arm extends in the plane of the frame, and / or the at least one arm extends out of the plane of the frame, and / or the at least one arm can be coupled to the frame so as to extend in at least two different directions, and / or the at least one arm can be pivoted at at least one fixed predetermined angle in at least one plane, and / or the at least one arm can be extended / retracted telescopically.

[0010] License plate holder wherein the at least one arm is coupled to the frame at a coupling device of the frame.

[0011] License plate holder, wherein the at least one arm is detachably connected to the coupling device, and / or the coupling device has a latching and / or snap-in and / or plug-in connection with which the at least one arm can be coupled, and / or the coupling device has a joint and / or hinge in order to pivotably couple the at least one arm to the frame relative to the frame, and / or the coupling device is designed to cooperate with the at least one arm such that the at least one arm can be coupled to the frame in an initial position in which the arm extends in the plane of the frame in the vertical or horizontal direction when the frame is in the mounted state;and / or the coupling device is designed to cooperate with the at least one arm such that the at least one arm can be coupled to the frame in at least one pivoted position in which the arm extends out of the plane of the frame in the assembled state of the frame.;

[0012] License plate holder with a base plate for attaching the license plate holder to a vehicle, whereby the frame can be coupled to the base plate.

[0013] A method for aligning a vehicle, comprising attaching a license plate holder, the frame having at least one spirit level, to the vehicle, arranging the vehicle on a reference plane such that at least one axis of the vehicle extends in a predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane, aligning the license plate holder relative to the vehicle such that the at least one spirit level indicates that an axis of the frame corresponding to the at least one axis of the vehicle extending in the predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane is parallel to the at least one axis of the vehicle extending in the predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane.

[0014] A method for aligning a vehicle, wherein, when the vehicle is not located on a surface different from the reference plane, the vehicle is aligned such that the at least one spirit level indicates that the at least one axis of the vehicle extends in the predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane.

[0015] Method for aligning a vehicle, wherein before aligning the vehicle, the at least one spirit level is positioned in a predetermined orientation relative to the frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTERS Fig. 1: Front view of a license plate holder with integrated spirit level on the lower part of the frame. Fig. 2: Front view of a license plate holder with integrated spirit level on the upper part of the frame. Fig. 3: Front view of a license plate holder with two integrated spirit levels on the side and lower part of the frame. Fig. 4: Front view of a license plate holder with two integrated spirit levels on the side and bottom part of the frame, with the side arm folded out upwards. Fig. 5: Front view of a license plate holder with two integrated spirit levels on the side and upper part of the frame, with the side arm folded down. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] In Fig. 1 is a front view of a license plate holder 100 with an integrated spirit level on the lower part of the frame 101 of the license plate holder 100. The license plate holder 100 is intended to receive a license plate 102. The license plate holder 100 includes a frame 101 that is specifically designed to receive the license plate 102 (e.g., a license plate). The frame 101 is constructed to accommodate a standard-sized license plate 102. However, the size of the frame 101 can be adjusted to accommodate license plates of different sizes.

[0017] The spirit level 103 is strategically positioned on the frame 101. It can be placed on a portion of the frame 101 that extends vertically or horizontally when assembled, or both, depending on the specific design requirements. The spirit level 103 can be visible when the frame 101 is assembled, allowing the user to easily check the vehicle's alignment.

[0018] The frame 101 has an integrated spirit level 103. The spirit level 103 can be attached to the frame 101 in such a way that it is clearly visible when the license plate holder 100 is mounted on a vehicle. The spirit level 103 is capable of indicating the horizontal and vertical alignment of the vehicle. The spirit level 103 contains a bubble in a liquid-filled level that moves toward the center when the surface is level. In a particular embodiment, an electronic spirit level (or an electronic level) with optional wireless data transmission (e.g., WLAN, Bluetooth, and the like) can also be incorporated, so that information about the alignment of the license plate holder / vehicle is also available on electronic devices such as a cell phone, a tablet, or similar (particularly via a corresponding app).

[0019] The frame 101 may also include at least one arm 104 connected to the frame. The arm 104 may extend in the plane of the frame 101 or out of the plane of the frame 101. The arm 104 may be connected to the frame 101 and extend in at least two different directions. The arm 104 may be pivotable at at least one fixed, predetermined angle in at least one plane, or it may be telescopically extendable and retractable. This provides great flexibility in aligning the vehicle with the license plate holder.

[0020] The arm 104 can be detachably connected to the frame 101 at a coupling device of the frame 101. The coupling device can have a latching, snap-in, or plug-in connection to which the arm 104 is coupled. The coupling device can also have a joint or hinge to couple the arm 104 to the frame 101 so that it can pivot relative to the frame 101. The coupling device can be configured to cooperate with the arm 104 so that the arm 104 is coupled to the frame 101 in an initial position in which the arm 104 extends vertically or horizontally in the plane of the frame 101 when the license plate holder 100 is mounted with the frame 101.Alternatively, the coupling device may be designed to cooperate with the arm 104 such that the arm 104 is coupled to the frame 101 in at least one pivot position in which the arm 104 protrudes from the plane of the frame 101 when the frame 101 is mounted.

[0021] The frame 101 is designed to securely hold the license plate 102. The frame 101 can be made of various materials, such as metal, plastic, or any other suitable material that provides strength and durability. The frame 101 can be of any shape or size as long as it can accommodate the license plate 102. The frame 101 can extend vertically or horizontally when mounted on the vehicle.

[0022] The license plate 102 is a standard component that is housed within the frame 101 of the license plate holder 100. The license plate 102 displays the vehicle's registration number. The size and shape of the license plate 102 may vary depending on the regulations of the region in which the vehicle is registered.

[0023] The license plate holder 100 can be coupled to a base plate to attach the license plate holder 100 to a vehicle. The frame 101 can be coupled to the base plate. The base plate can be designed to fit the specific attachment points of the vehicle and ensure a secure and stable attachment of the license plate holder 100 to the vehicle. The base plate can be made of various materials such as metal, plastic, or another suitable material that provides strength and durability. In a particular embodiment, the license plate holder 100 is connected to the vehicle via washers or set screws such that the license plate holder 100 is mounted at a right angle to a vehicle, for example, if the vehicle has a special shape, such as a steeply sloped front or rear.In a further embodiment, the license plate holder 100 can alternatively or additionally have an integrated adjustment option for aligning the license plate holder 100 in order to mount the license plate holder 100 at a right angle to a vehicle. This type of attachment facilitates the overall alignment of the vehicle and results in the advantage that when aligning the longitudinal axis, i.e. in the direction of travel, the foldable arm 104 (i.e. the bracket) of the frame 101 of the license plate holder 100 can also be folded out by 90°, thus allowing the vehicle to be aligned accordingly. This then facilitates the function of the arm, which is folded out and can be folded to 90° as far as it will go.

[0024] The license plate holder 100 can be used to align a vehicle. The vehicle can be positioned on a reference plane such that at least one axis of the vehicle extends in a predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane. The license plate holder 100 can be aligned relative to the vehicle such that the spirit level 103 indicates that an axis of the frame 101 corresponding to the at least one axis of the vehicle extending in the predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane is parallel to the at least one axis of the vehicle extending in the predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane. This ensures that the vehicle is correctly aligned both horizontally and vertically.

[0025] Fig. 2 shows the front view of a license plate holder 100 with integrated spirit level 103, wherein the spirit level 103 is arranged on the upper horizontal part of the frame of the license plate holder 100.

[0026] Fig. 3 shows a front view of a license plate holder 100 with two integrated spirit levels 103 on the side and lower part of the frame 101 of the license plate holder 100. This allows the alignment of a vehicle in both horizontal and vertical directions.

[0027] Fig. 4 shows a front view of a license plate holder 100 with two integrated spirit levels 103 on the side and bottom part of the frame 101, with the side arm 104 folded out upwards. The license plate holder 100 consists of a frame 101, which serves to hold a license plate 102. The frame 101 is equipped with at least one spirit level 103, which is connected to an arm 104 that can be removed from the rest of the frame 101.

[0028] Fig. Figure 5 shows a front view of a license plate holder 100 with two integrated spirit levels 103 on the side and top of the frame 101, with the side arm 104 folded down. In this embodiment, the spirit level 103 is located on another arm 104 of the frame 101, as in Fig. 4 shown.

[0029] The disclosure also includes a method for aligning a vehicle. The method includes attaching the license plate holder 100, wherein the frame 101 includes at least one spirit level 103, to the vehicle. The vehicle is positioned on a reference plane such that at least one axis of the vehicle extends in a predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane. The license plate holder 100 is then aligned relative to the vehicle such that the at least one spirit level 103 indicates that an axis of the frame 101, corresponding to the at least one axis of the vehicle extending in the predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane, is parallel to the at least one axis of the vehicle extending in the predetermined direction and / or plane relative to the reference plane. This method enables precise alignment of the vehicle.

[0030] In an alternative embodiment, the spirit level 103 can be positioned in a predetermined orientation relative to the frame 101 prior to aligning the vehicle. This allows for even more precise alignment of the vehicle. The spirit level 103 can also be used to align the vehicle when the vehicle is not on a surface deviating from the reference plane. This provides flexibility with regard to the conditions under which the vehicle can be aligned. The at least one spirit level can also be positioned in a predetermined orientation relative to the frame.

Claims

[1] License plate holder (100) comprising: - a frame (101) for holding a license plate (102), wherein the frame (101) has at least one spirit level (103). [2] License plate holder (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein - a part of the frame (101) which extends vertically in the assembled state and has at least one spirit level (103), and / or - a part of the frame (101) which extends horizontally in the assembled state and has at least one spirit level (103) and / or - the at least one spirit level (103) is visible in the assembled state of the frame (101). [3] License plate holder (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - the frame (101) comprises at least one arm coupled thereto. [4] License plate holder (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - the at least one arm extends in the plane of the frame (101), and / or - the at least one arm extends out of the plane of the frame (101), and / or - the at least one arm can be coupled to the frame (101) extending in at least two different directions, and / or - the at least one arm is pivotable at at least one fixed predetermined angle in at least one plane, and / or - at least one arm can be extended / retracted telescopically. [5] License plate holder (100) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein - the at least one arm (104) is coupled to the frame (101) at a coupling device of the frame (101). [6] License plate holder (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein - the at least one arm (104) is detachably connected to the coupling device, and / or - the coupling device has a locking and / or snap-in and / or plug-in connection with which the at least one arm can be coupled, and / or - the coupling device comprises a joint and / or hinge for pivotally coupling the at least one arm (104) to the frame (101) relative to the frame (101), and / or - the coupling device is designed to cooperate with the at least one arm (104) such that the at least one arm (104) can be coupled to the frame (101) in a starting position in which the arm (104) extends in the plane of the frame (101) in the vertical or horizontal direction in the assembled state of the frame (101); and / or - the coupling device is designed to cooperate with the at least one arm (104) such that the at least one arm (104) can be coupled to the frame (101) in at least one pivoted position in which the arm (104) extends out of the plane of the frame (101) in the assembled state of the frame. [7] License plate holder (100) according to one of the preceding claims, with - a base plate for attaching the license plate holder to a vehicle, whereby - the frame (101) can be coupled to the base plate.

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