Leveling device

Abstract

Levelling device for aligning standard two-pin electrical sockets when they are installed in or on building walls, characterized in that it is designed in one piece and consists of a compact cylindrical or polygonal base body (3) as part in the manner of a standard electrical plug made of non-conductive material, preferably plastic, with plug contacts (1, 1a) made of the same non-conductive material formed thereon or arranged thereon in a different way, fitting a standard two-pin socket, and on the other hand of a handle part (5), wherein a spirit level (6) is located in or on the handle part (5).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a leveling device for aligning standard two-pin electrical sockets when they are installed in or on building walls.

[0002] Such a leveling device is known with non-conductive plug contacts arranged to fit an electrical socket on a first section of the same and a second section hinged thereto with an integrated spirit level.

[0003] The disadvantage is that this leveling device is relatively bulky, delicate and easily breakable, and it requires several steps when using it to install a socket (ELSO GmbH Internet offer).

[0004] The object of the invention is to create a leveling device for the installation of two-pin standard sockets, which is stable and compact and easy to handle.

[0005] According to the invention, the object is achieved as stated in the claims.

[0006] The leveling device is designed as a single piece. It consists of a compact cylindrical or polygonal base body, similar to a standard electrical plug made of a non-conductive material, preferably plastic, with molded-on or otherwise arranged plug contacts made of a similar non-conductive material, sized to fit a standard two-pin socket, and a handle, with a spirit level bubble located in or on the handle.

[0007] The base body has a recess on its outer surface, directly next to the plug contacts, for guiding a screwdriver when installing a socket. Furthermore, the base body has guide grooves for the socket's protective contacts.

[0008] At these points, the base body can also be contoured so that it is so flat that it is close to or directly adjacent to the plug contacts that there is sufficient space for a screwdriver to pass through to secure the socket.

[0009] On the handle of the levelling device, a spirit level is arranged parallel to the alignment line of both plug contacts in such a way that it is clearly visible and does not restrict or block access for a screwdriver to lock the socket in the building wall.

[0010] The advantage of the one-piece leveling device is that it is easy to handle, stable, and compact in design. It allows for quick and safe handling when installing sockets, for example, when they are not at eye level, such as near the floor. It can be efficiently manufactured with minimal technical effort, for example, using an injection molding process.

[0011] The invention is explained below using an exemplary embodiment. The accompanying drawing shows a schematic representation of the leveling device.

[0012] The leveling device is a one-piece injection-molded part with the standard dimensions of a two-pin electrical plug, designed to fit a socket. The plug contacts are molded onto the body. The base body has recesses on its outer surface to the side of the plug contacts for a screwdriver to secure the socket to a building wall. The spirit level is clearly visible in the handle of the leveling device and positioned so that a screwdriver for securing the socket to the building wall can be moved past it. To function, the leveling device is inserted into the extension socket already placed in the building wall opening, just like a standard plug, and then aligned horizontally with a view of the spirit level and secured using a screwdriver. After removing the leveling device, the socket cover is attached.

Claims

[1] Levelling device for aligning standard two-pin electrical sockets when they are installed in or on building walls, characterized by that it is designed in one piece and consists of a compact cylindrical or polygonal base body (3) as part in the manner of a standard electrical plug made of non-conductive material, preferably plastic, with, on the one hand, plug contacts (1, 1a) made of the same non-conductive material formed thereon or arranged differently thereon, fitting to a two-pin standard socket, and, on the other hand, of a handle part (5), wherein a spirit level (6) is located in or on the handle part (5). [2] Leveling device according to claim 1, characterized bythat the base body (3) and the handle part (5) each have a recess (4, 4a) on their outer surface directly next to the plug contacts (1, 1a) for guiding a screwdriver to the socket screw connections (2, 2a) when mounting a socket to be installed, as well as guide grooves (7, 7a) for the protective contacts of the socket. [3] Levelling device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by that the base body (3) can also be contoured in a flattened manner at these points close to or directly at the plug contacts (1, 1a), whereby sufficient space remains for a screwdriver to pass by in order to fasten the socket. [4] Levelling device according to the preceding claims, characterized bythat the spirit level (6) on the handle part (5) of the levelling device is arranged parallel to the alignment line of both plug contacts (1, 1a) in such a way that it is easily visible and does not restrict or block the access of a screwdriver for locking the socket in the building wall.

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