A folding active tile hole positioning tool

By designing a foldable, movable tile hole-opening positioning tool, and utilizing a combination of a stainless steel ruler and a water pipe positioning hole, precise and rapid positioning of tile holes is achieved. This solves the problem of large hole position deviations in traditional methods, improves the aesthetics of tile laying, and saves materials.

CN224476386UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10CHINA CONSTR FOURTH ENG DIV CORP LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA CONSTR FOURTH ENG DIV CORP LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-07-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional methods for positioning holes in ceramic tiles have low measurement accuracy and large hole position deviations, resulting in a high rate of tile rejection, poor aesthetics, and increased costs.

Method used

Design a foldable movable tile drilling and positioning tool, including a thickened stainless steel base plate, a stainless steel ruler and a stainless steel connecting plate, equipped with a water pipe positioning hole and measuring line, and achieves precise positioning by combining adjustment and fixing nuts, and can be used with an oil-based marking pen and drill bit to drill holes.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and speed of hole drilling, reduces tile waste and material waste, and enhances the fit and aesthetics of tile installation, meeting the homeowner's aesthetic and economic needs.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a foldable, movable tile drilling and positioning tool, belonging to the technical field of positioning tools. The tool uses pre-laid tiles as a reference, and its components can be freely adjusted according to the site conditions. When the desired position is reached, it is tightened with a fixing nut. A clamp is used to fix the thickened stainless steel base plate and the tile to be drilled together. An oil-based drawing pen is used to draw lines around the stainless steel switch positioning plate or inside the water pipe positioning hole, achieving accurate and rapid drilling. A suitable drilling bit is selected, and the hole is drilled along the drawn lines. After drilling, the tile can be laid. After use, the tool can be folded and stored. Because this device has a modular folding structure, it is convenient to use, does not occupy space, and can be reused multiple times, improving drilling speed and accuracy, resulting in better tile adhesion and aesthetics, reducing tile waste and material waste, achieving material conservation and efficiency, and fully meeting the requirements of homeowners.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of positioning tool technology, specifically to a foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of decoration and renovation standards, the aesthetics of tile laying are receiving more and more attention. For switch panels in living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms, and especially for various water pipes and switch panels in kitchens and bathrooms, precise drilling is required before tile laying to improve the fit and aesthetics of the tiles.

[0003] The traditional method for positioning water pipes and switch panels involves using a steel ruler for positioning and then drilling holes. This method has low measurement accuracy, large hole position deviations, and requires a high level of skill from the tile installers. Even slight oversights can result in significant hole position deviations, leading to discarded tiles, increased waste, and higher costs. Tiles with small deviations, on the other hand, may result in poor adhesion and aesthetics after installation, seriously harming the homeowner's interests.

[0004] Therefore, in order to accurately and quickly locate the opening, it is essential to design a foldable, movable tile opening and positioning tool. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a foldable movable tile hole-opening and positioning tool to solve the following technical problems:

[0006] How to accurately and quickly locate the opening in a tile.

[0007] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A foldable, movable tile hole-opening positioning tool includes:

[0009] A thickened stainless steel base plate;

[0010] A first stainless steel ruler, a second stainless steel ruler, a third stainless steel ruler, and a fourth stainless steel ruler; wherein, one end of the first stainless steel ruler is fixedly hinged to one end of a thickened stainless steel base plate, and the other end is fixedly hinged to one end of the second stainless steel ruler; one end of the fourth stainless steel ruler is fixedly hinged to the other end of the thickened stainless steel base plate, and the other end is fixedly hinged to one end of the third stainless steel ruler.

[0011] Two stainless steel connecting plates, one end of each of the two stainless steel connecting plates can be fixedly hinged to the other end of the second stainless steel ruler and the third stainless steel ruler, and the other end of each of them is fixedly connected to a stainless steel switch positioning plate with a water pipe positioning hole.

[0012] In a further embodiment of this utility model: the thickened stainless steel base plate, the first stainless steel ruler, the second stainless steel ruler, the third stainless steel ruler, the fourth stainless steel ruler, and the two stainless steel connecting plates are all provided with central slots, and are fixedly connected to each other by fixing nuts in their respective central slots.

[0013] In a further embodiment of this utility model, the stainless steel connecting plate and the stainless steel switch positioning plate are rigidly welded together.

[0014] In a further embodiment of this utility model: the surfaces of the stainless steel base plate, the first stainless steel ruler, the second stainless steel ruler, the third stainless steel ruler, and the fourth stainless steel ruler are all provided with measuring lines, and the accuracy of the measuring lines is mm.

[0015] In a further embodiment of this invention, the measurement lines are obtained by laser engraving.

[0016] In a further embodiment of this utility model, the stainless steel switch positioning plate has a size of 86mm*86mm.

[0017] In a further embodiment of this utility model: the stainless steel switch positioning plates are configured in two identical sets, each set including three stainless steel switch positioning plates, and the water pipe positioning holes on the three stainless steel switch positioning plates are of different sizes.

[0018] In a further embodiment of this utility model: the diameters of the water pipe positioning holes in the three stainless steel switch positioning plates of each group are 45mm, 40mm, and 25mm, respectively.

[0019] In a further embodiment of this invention, an oil-based marking pen is also included for outlining the opening on the tile.

[0020] In a further embodiment of this utility model, three water pipe drilling bits are also included, with diameters of 45mm, 40mm, and 25mm respectively.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] This utility model's foldable, movable tile drilling and positioning tool uses pre-laid tiles as a reference. The components can be freely adjusted according to the site conditions. When the desired position is reached, it is tightened with a fixing nut. The thickened stainless steel base plate and the tile to be drilled are then fixed together with clamps. An oil-based drawing pen is used to draw lines around the stainless steel switch positioning plate or inside the water pipe positioning hole, achieving accurate and rapid drilling. A suitable drilling bit is selected, and the hole is drilled along the drawn lines. After drilling, the tile can be laid. After use, the tool can be folded and stored. Because of its modular folding structure, this device is convenient to use, does not occupy space, and can be reused multiple times. It improves drilling speed and accuracy, resulting in better tile adhesion and aesthetics, reducing tile waste and material waste, achieving material savings and efficiency, and fully meeting the requirements of homeowners. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a plan view of the foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial detail of the stainless steel switch positioning plate in a folding movable tile hole-opening positioning tool;

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Thickened stainless steel base plate; 2. First stainless steel ruler; 3. Second stainless steel ruler; 4. Water pipe positioning hole; 5. Stainless steel switch positioning plate; 6. Stainless steel connecting plate; 7. Third stainless steel ruler; 8. Fourth stainless steel ruler; 9. Fixing nut; 10. 45mm water pipe positioning hole; 11. 40mm water pipe positioning hole; 12. 25mm water pipe positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Please see Figure 1This embodiment discloses a foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool, including a thickened stainless steel base plate 1, a first stainless steel ruler 2, a second stainless steel ruler 3, a third stainless steel ruler 7, and a fourth stainless steel ruler 8; wherein, one end of the first stainless steel ruler 2 is fixedly hinged to one end of the thickened stainless steel base plate 1, and the other end is fixedly hinged to one end of the second stainless steel ruler 3; one end of the fourth stainless steel ruler 8 is fixedly hinged to the other end of the thickened stainless steel base plate 1, and the other end is fixedly hinged to one end of the third stainless steel ruler 7.

[0029] It also includes two stainless steel connecting plates 6. One end of each of the two stainless steel connecting plates 6 can be fixedly hinged to the other end of the second stainless steel ruler 3 and the third stainless steel ruler 7, and the other end of each of them is rigidly welded with a stainless steel switch positioning plate 5 with a water pipe positioning hole 4. The stainless steel switch positioning plate 5 is 86mm*86mm in size, which is the national standard switch panel size.

[0030] The thickened stainless steel base plate 1, the first stainless steel ruler 2, the second stainless steel ruler 3, the third stainless steel ruler 7, the fourth stainless steel ruler 8, and the two stainless steel connecting plates 6 are all provided with central slots, and they are all fixedly connected to each other by fixing nuts 9 in their respective central slots.

[0031] The surfaces of the thickened stainless steel base plate 1, the first stainless steel ruler 2, the second stainless steel ruler 3, the third stainless steel ruler 7, and the fourth stainless steel ruler 8 are all laser-engraved with measuring lines, the accuracy of which is mm.

[0032] The stainless steel switch positioning plates 5 are configured in two identical sets, each set including three stainless steel switch positioning plates 5, and the water pipe positioning holes 4 on the three stainless steel switch positioning plates 5 are of different sizes.

[0033] Please see Figure 2 The diameters of the water pipe positioning holes 4 in the three stainless steel switch positioning plates 5 of each group are 45mm, 40mm and 25mm respectively. The water pipe positioning holes 4 on the three stainless steel switch positioning plates 5 are 45mm water pipe positioning hole 10, 40mm water pipe positioning hole 11 and 25mm water pipe positioning hole 12 respectively. Water pipe positioning holes 4 with corresponding sizes can be selected for assembly as needed.

[0034] This tool also includes an oil-based marking pen for outlining holes on tiles; it also includes three pipe drill bits with diameters of 45mm, 40mm and 25mm respectively.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model:

[0036] During measurement and positioning, loosen the fixing nut 9, place the thickened stainless steel base plate 1 against the top edge of the already laid tiles, adjust the positions of the four stainless steel rulers, the stainless steel switch positioning plate 5, and the water pipe positioning hole 4, initially tighten the fixing nut 9 for initial positioning, and then make fine adjustments. When the desired position is accurately reached, tighten the fixing nut 9 again to fix the positions of the stainless steel switch positioning plate 5 and the water pipe positioning hole 4.

[0037] Place the foldable movable tile hole-making positioning tool on the surface of the tile where a hole needs to be made, and lay out the layout. Align the thickened stainless steel base plate 1 with the bottom edge of the tile to be made, and make fine adjustments. When the desired position is accurately reached, use two clamps, one on each side, to fix the thickened stainless steel base plate 1 and the tile together. Use an oil-based drawing pen to draw lines around the stainless steel switch positioning plate 5 or inside the water pipe positioning hole 4 to achieve the purpose of layout.

[0038] Select the appropriate drilling bit and drill holes along the drawn lines. Once the holes are drilled, you can proceed with the installation.

[0039] After use, loosen the fixing nut 9 and fold the tool for storage.

[0040] This device features a modular, folding structure, making it easy to use, space-saving, and reusable multiple times. It improves drilling speed and accuracy, resulting in better tile adhesion and aesthetics, reducing tile waste and material waste, achieving material savings and efficiency, and fully meeting homeowner requirements.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable, movable tile hole-opening and positioning tool, characterized in that, include: A thickened stainless steel base plate (1); A first stainless steel ruler (2), a second stainless steel ruler (3), a third stainless steel ruler (7), and a fourth stainless steel ruler (8); wherein, one end of the first stainless steel ruler (2) is fixedly hinged to one end of the thickened stainless steel base plate (1), and the other end is fixedly hinged to one end of the second stainless steel ruler (3); one end of the fourth stainless steel ruler (8) is fixedly hinged to the other end of the thickened stainless steel base plate (1), and the other end is fixedly hinged to one end of the third stainless steel ruler (7). Two stainless steel connecting plates (6), one end of each of the two stainless steel connecting plates (6) can be fixedly hinged to the other end of the second stainless steel ruler (3) and the third stainless steel ruler (7), and the other end of each of them is fixedly connected to a stainless steel switch positioning plate (5) with a water pipe positioning hole (4).

2. The foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickened stainless steel base plate (1), the first stainless steel ruler (2), the second stainless steel ruler (3), the third stainless steel ruler (7), the fourth stainless steel ruler (8), and the two stainless steel connecting plates (6) are all provided with central slots, and they are all fixedly connected to each other by fixing nuts in their respective central slots.

3. The foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stainless steel connecting plate (6) and the stainless steel switch positioning plate (5) are rigidly welded together.

4. The foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surfaces of the stainless steel base plate (1), the first stainless steel ruler (2), the second stainless steel ruler (3), the third stainless steel ruler (7), and the fourth stainless steel ruler (8) are all provided with measuring lines, and the accuracy of the measuring lines is mm.

5. The foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that, The measurement lines are obtained by laser engraving.

6. The foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stainless steel switch positioning plate (5) has a size of 86mm*86mm.

7. The foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 6, characterized in that, The stainless steel switch positioning plate (5) is configured in two identical sets, each set including three stainless steel switch positioning plates (5), and the water pipe positioning holes (4) on the three stainless steel switch positioning plates (5) are of different sizes.

8. The foldable movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 7, characterized in that, The diameters of the water pipe positioning holes (4) in the three stainless steel switch positioning plates (5) of each group are 45mm, 40mm, and 25mm, respectively.

9. The folding movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes an oil-based marking pen for outlining openings on tiles.

10. The folding movable tile hole-opening positioning tool according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes three pipe drilling bits, with diameters of 45mm, 40mm, and 25mm respectively.