Measuring aid for simplifying measurements at construction sites

Abstract

The invention relates to a measuring aid (100) for simplifying measurements at construction sites, in particular for pegging out, surveying and / or marking corners, edges or centers of components (200), in particular of masonry, pipes or formworks, the measuring aid (100) comprising the following: a positioning structure for the defined positioning of the measuring aid (100) in relation to a measurement point (210), in particular a corner, edge or center of a component (200), the positioning structure having at least one abutment body (110) which can be brought into abutment with the component (200) for the defined positioning of the measuring aid (100); and an adapter (120) for securing a reflector (300), in particular a prism, the adapter (120) being oriented in relation to the positioning structure in such a way that the adapter (120) extends in alignment with the measurement point (210) when the measuring aid (100) is in abutment with the component (200).

Description

[0001] Measuring aid to simplify measurements on construction sites

[0002] Technical area

[0003] The invention relates to a measuring aid for simplifying measurements on construction sites, in particular for staking out, measuring and / or marking corners, edges or centers of components, in particular masonry, pipes or formwork.

[0004] State of the art

[0005] Accurate surveying and staking of components is crucial to ensure precise and high-quality construction.

[0006] On construction sites, various measuring instruments and techniques are used to ensure the precise positioning of components such as masonry, pipes, or formwork. These measurements and surveys serve to ensure alignment and control during the construction process and are essential for the precise implementation of construction plans.

[0007] One of the most common uses on construction sites is setting out, which involves marking the exact positions of corners, edges, or centers of structural components on the site. This allows workers to position components precisely and ensure that they conform to the specified plans. Setting out provides a fundamental reference for the entire construction process and is the starting point for further measurements and work. A frequently used method is the use of batter boards, which serve as guidelines for the exact placement of structural components. These boards consist of wooden or metal posts that are erected at the positions to be marked. Using measuring instruments and tools, the distances and angles between the posts can be measured to ensure accurate placement of structural components.

[0008] A well-known example of such measuring instruments, particularly geodetic measuring devices, is the tachymeter or total station, also known as an electronic tachymeter or computer tachymeter. Such a prior-art geodetic measuring device is described, for example, in publication EP 1 686 350 A1. Such devices have electrosensor-based angle and distance measurement functions, which allow the determination of direction and distance to a selected target. The angle or distance values ​​are determined in the device's internal reference system and may need to be linked to an external reference system for absolute positioning.

[0009] Modern total stations are equipped with microprocessors for digital processing and storage of recorded measurement data. These devices are typically manufactured in a compact, integrated design, with coaxial distance and angle measuring elements, as well as computing, control, and storage units, all integrated into a single device. Depending on the total station's configuration, features include motorization of the targeting optics, reflectorless distance measurement, automatic target search and tracking, and remote control of the entire device. State-of-the-art total stations also feature a wireless data interface for establishing a wireless connection to external peripheral components, such as a data acquisition device, which can be a handheld data logger, field computer, notebook, small computer, or PDA.Using the data interface, it is possible to output measurement data recorded and stored by the total station for external processing, to read externally recorded measurement data into the total station for storage and / or further processing, to input or output remote control signals for remote control of the total station or another external component, particularly in mobile field use, and to transfer control software to the total station.

[0010] The complex structure and the many functions make measuring devices, especially modern total stations, very expensive to purchase.

[0011] Another point to consider with known measuring devices is the measurement accuracy, i.e. the accuracy when measuring a target point. The measurement accuracy achievable during the surveying process varies depending on the design of the target point to be measured. If, for example, the target point is represented by a target reflector specially designed for surveying - such as an all-round prism - significantly more accurate measurement results can be achieved than with a reflectorless measurement, for example of a point on a house wall to be measured. This is due, among other things, to the fact that the emitted optical measuring beam has a planar rather than a point-shaped beam cross-section, and thus scattered measuring radiation is received not only at the actual target point to be measured, but also from points in the immediate field of view surrounding the target point, which are also exposed to the measuring radiation.For example, the roughness of the surface of the point to be measured is known to influence the accuracy of reflectorless measurements.

[0012] Therefore, reflectors are typically attached to the target points. It is known to use a reflector, particularly a circular prism, with an extended, tapered rod that runs flush with the reflector and is aligned with the target to be measured, for example, an edge or corner.

[0013] Overall, measurement systems on construction sites play a crucial role in ensuring precise, high-quality construction. The use of optical devices with reflectors is an indispensable tool that helps construction professionals precisely position components and ensure compliance with construction plans. The use of modern measurement techniques allows construction projects to be carried out more efficiently, leading to time and cost savings and ultimately improving the quality of the structures.

[0014] However, it would be desirable to further develop existing measuring systems, especially reflectors, to provide simpler and more accurate measurement results. In particular, the use of expensive measuring devices should be reduced through the use of improved measuring systems.

[0015] Description of the invention

[0016] The invention is therefore based on the object of carrying out measurements and surveys on construction sites more efficiently. Overall, this object is achieved by the subject matter of independent claim 1. Further possible embodiments of the invention are specified, in particular, in the dependent claims. Within the scope of the invention, the applicant has discovered that suitable measuring aids not only significantly improve the measurement results but also significantly reduce the use and operating time of cost-intensive measuring devices.

[0017] The solution according to the invention consists in particular in providing a measuring aid for simplifying measurements on construction sites, in particular for staking out, surveying, and / or marking corners, edges, or center points of building components, in particular masonry, pipes, or formwork. The measuring aid is therefore an instrument designed to simplify measurements or measuring processes, in particular on construction sites. The building components are generally structural elements used on a construction site. Examples of building components are masonry, pipes, or formwork. However, the term "building components" is not limited to these examples.

[0018] According to the invention, the measuring aid has a positioning structure for the defined positioning of the measuring aid relative to a measuring point of the component. The measuring point of the component can, in particular, be a corner, an edge, or a center point of the component. The positioning structure has at least one contact body that can be brought into contact with the component for the defined positioning of the measuring aid. In other words, the positioning structure is in its defined position when the contact body is in contact with the component.

[0019] In general, the positioning structure is a structural feature of the measuring aid that allows the measuring aid to be placed in a defined position relative to the component or the measuring point of the component. The positioning structure has at least one contact body that can be applied to the component in such a way that the measuring aid is in its defined position relative to the component or the measuring point.

[0020] In general, the contact body is a body part of the positioning structure used to bring the measuring aid into contact with the component. The contact body can be, for example, a surface, an edge, or a cutting edge.

[0021] According to the invention, the measuring aid comprises an adapter for attaching a reflector, in particular a prism. The adapter is aligned with the positioning structure such that the adapter extends flush with the measuring point when the measuring aid is in contact with the component. In other words, the adapter is aligned in a fixed or defined position with respect to the contact body. The contact body, in turn, can be aligned in a defined position with respect to the measuring point by contacting the component. As a result, the adapter is aligned in a defined position with respect to the measuring point. Thus, the measuring point can be determined extremely precisely using a reflector attached to the adapter.

[0022] In general, the adapter is a part of the measuring aid that serves to attach a reflector. Of course, the adapter can also contain the reflector itself. A reflector is generally an optical element used to reflect light or radiation. The reflector is preferably a prism.

[0023] The measuring aid according to the invention enables simplified and precise measurements of components on construction sites. The positioning structure allows the measuring aid to be placed in a defined position relative to the component. This allows for repeatable and accurate measurements. Since the positioning structure and the adapter are designed such that the adapter is aligned with the measuring point, measurements can be taken particularly accurately and easily using a reflector attached to the adapter.

[0024] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the contact body is designed at right angles with two contact surfaces aligned orthogonally to each other. The adapter is aligned flush with the first contact surface and orthogonally with the second contact surface.

[0025] The adapter can be aligned to a measuring point, which the first contact surface is then aligned to. For example, the measuring point could be an edge of a component. The first contact surface can then be placed against the edge, and the second contact surface can be placed on top of the edge. The edge is thus aligned to the first contact surface, which in turn is aligned to the adapter and thus to the reflector. This makes it easy to determine the position of the edge or a point located on the edge.

[0026] Preferably, the positioning structure is designed such that the measuring aid holds onto the component when placed against it. In particular, the first contact surface also fulfills the function of holding the measuring aid to the component. The first contact surface comes into contact with the upper side of the component, i.e., is placed on the component. Irrespective of this, the weight distribution of the measuring aid is generally designed such that the measuring aid holds onto the component when the positioning structure rests against the component in the defined position.

[0027] Preferably, the two orthogonally aligned contact surfaces intersect. Furthermore, the adapter preferably extends orthogonally upwards from the second contact surface. Furthermore, the second contact surface preferably extends orthogonally downwards from the first contact surface.

[0028] In general, contact surfaces are surfaces of the contact body that serve or are designed to place the measuring aid in a defined position on the component.

[0029] The orthogonal design of the two contact surfaces allows for a particularly precise positioning structure at corners.

[0030] In an advantageous development of the invention, the contact body has a third contact surface that is oriented orthogonally to the first contact surface and orthogonally to the second contact surface. Preferably, the adapter is also aligned flush with the third contact surface. In particular, the first contact surface, the second contact surface, and the third contact surface form a common corner.

[0031] In other words, the adapter is aligned with the intersection line between the third contact surface and the first contact surface. The adapter is thus aligned with the formed corner. This allows a corner to be measured as a measuring point of a component using the measuring aid or the positioning structure of the measuring aid. For this purpose, the first contact surface is placed against the first surface of the component that forms the corner, and the third contact surface is placed against the second contact surface of the component that forms the corner of the component. The adapter is thus aligned with the corner of the component. Particularly preferably, the second contact surface comes into contact with an upper side of the component. In other words, the measuring aid can be placed on the component in this way.

[0032] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the first contact surface and the third contact surface form surfaces of a common cuboid.

[0033] In general, a cuboid is a three-dimensional geometric object with six rectangular faces. In this case, the first and third contact faces form two faces of the cuboid that preferably meet at right angles.

[0034] Particularly preferably, the second contact surface is provided as a contact surface that extends beyond the cuboid. The area of ​​the second contact surface that extends beyond the cuboid can be brought into contact with the top side of a component, for example formwork. The cuboid extends downwards from the contact surface, with the first contact surface coming into contact with a side wall of the component, in particular the formwork. This allows the side wall of a formwork, in particular, to be measured particularly well and easily. The cuboid gives the measuring aid a robust yet simple structure that is easy to handle and enables extremely precise measurements. Furthermore, a cuboid can be used to achieve particularly good weight distribution.

[0035] In an advantageous development of the invention, the first contact surface and the third contact surface are surfaces of a common angle.

[0036] In general, an angle is a geometric object formed by two intersecting surfaces. In this case, the first contact surface and the third contact surface form the angle. The contact surfaces are plate-shaped. Preferably, the second contact surface is also plate-shaped.

[0037] Regardless, the positioning structure designed as an angle enables particularly precise measurement of edges and corners.

[0038] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the contact body has a fourth contact surface that runs parallel to the first contact surface or the third contact surface. The fourth contact surface forms a measuring edge with the first contact surface or the third contact surface.

[0039] In other words, the fourth contact surface extends either the first contact surface or the third contact surface in parallel.

[0040] This design expands the measuring aid's application possibilities. For example, the first contact surface and the third contact surface can be used to measure a corner. In this case, the first contact surface comes into contact with a first surface that forms the corner, and the third contact surface comes into contact with a second surface that forms the corner. In addition, the fourth contact surface can be used to measure an edge or side of the component. For this purpose, the edge is brought into contact with the fourth contact surface, with the measuring aid resting on the component via the measuring edge with the first contact surface or with the third contact surface.

[0041] In an advantageous development of the invention, the measuring aid has a support. The support is particularly designed to be foldable or pivotable.

[0042] The length of the support preferably corresponds to the distance from the second contact surface to one end of the first contact surface and / or to one end of the third contact surface. As a result, the support, in the unfolded state, is as long as the first contact surface or as long as the third contact surface. The support is, in particular, attached to the second contact surface in a foldable manner. In its unfolded state, the support extends away from the second contact surface in the same direction as the first contact surface and / or the third contact surface.

[0043] The support is generally a device of the measuring aid that serves to support the measuring aid.

[0044] In particular, the first or second contact surface is the contact surface which is formed parallel to the fourth contact surface.

[0045] Regardless, the support is preferably attached to the second contact surface via a joint.

[0046] The support particularly increases the stability of the measuring aid during measurements and especially during measurements using the fourth contact surface.

[0047] In an advantageous development of the invention, the contact body is circular. Preferably, the contact body has at least one circular contact surface, with the adapter extending concentrically to the circular contact surface.

[0048] Particularly preferably, the circular contact surface is cylindrical.

[0049] The circular contact surface extends from a plate-shaped contact surface. Thus, in this embodiment, the positioning structure is at least substantially lid-shaped. This makes the positioning structure particularly suitable for determining the center point of pipes, particularly sewer pipes. For this purpose, the circular or cylindrical contact body is placed on the pipe in contact with an inner or outer circumference of the pipe.

[0050] In detail, the circular or cylindrical contact surface extends orthogonally from the plate-shaped contact surface. On the opposite side of the plate-shaped contact surface, the adapter extends orthogonally to the plate-shaped contact surface. In other words, the circular or cylindrical contact surface extends downward from the plate-shaped contact surface, and the adapter extends upward from the plate-shaped contact surface.

[0051] When the measuring aid is used on a pipe, the circular or cylindrical contact surface extends into or around the pipe and the adapter extends upwards.

[0052] This makes it particularly easy to determine the center point of the pipe.

[0053] In general, any cylindrical or round component can be precisely measured or gauged using the circular contact body.

[0054] In an advantageous development of the invention, the contact body has a plurality of concentric circular contact surfaces with different radii. In particular, the contact body has three concentric circular contact surfaces with different radii.

[0055] This allows the measuring aid to be used on pipes with different radii. In particular, three circular contact surfaces are sufficient to cover all common pipe radii on construction sites. This allows the measuring aid to be used widely. In an advantageous development of the invention, the contact body has a small circular contact surface, a medium circular contact surface, and a large circular contact surface. The small circular contact surface has a radius of 50 mm - 60 mm, in particular 55 mm. The medium circular contact surface has a radius of 70 mm - 80 mm, in particular 75 mm. The large circular contact surface has a radius of 75 mm - 85 mm, in particular 80 mm.

[0056] The three differently sized circular contact surfaces allow pipes with three different radii to be measured. However, other radii or diameters can also be accommodated.

[0057] In an advantageous further development of this embodiment, two of the circular contact surfaces are formed by a common hollow cylindrical body.

[0058] In other words, one of the circular contact surfaces is formed by the inner circumference of the hollow cylindrical body, and the second circular contact surface is formed by the outer circumference of the hollow cylindrical body. This allows the measurement of two different tubes using a single hollow cylindrical body.

[0059] Particularly preferably, the hollow cylindrical body has a wall thickness of 5 mm.

[0060] In particular, this results in a very compact design of the measuring aid.

[0061] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the measuring aid comprises a base body. The base body preferably comprises a base plate or is designed as a base plate. The base body can be arranged on a substrate or floor. The base body is a structural element that serves as a base for attaching or holding other components of the measuring aid.

[0062] In particular, an elongated spacer element is arranged on the base body. The contact body is arranged on a side of the elongated spacer element opposite the base body. The elongated spacer element is preferably arranged rigidly, i.e., immovably, on the base body. Alternatively, the elongated spacer element can be arranged movably, in particular displaceably, relative to the base body.

[0063] The contact body is positioned at a distance from the base body. This allows measurements to be taken away from the part of the measuring aid that is positioned on the ground, i.e., the base body.

[0064] Overall, the combination of base body, preferably base plate, elongated spacer element and contact body enables a stable, precise and versatile alignment of the measuring aid.

[0065] In an advantageous development of the invention, the contact body has a cutting edge, wherein the adapter extends in alignment with the cutting edge.

[0066] The cutting edge is generally a sharply tapered, plate-shaped body with a sharply tapered edge. This sharply tapered edge enables particularly precise positioning of the measuring aid. This allows the measuring aid to be aligned with great precision. For example, it is possible to bring the cutting edge into contact with a corner of a component, such as a wall or masonry. Since the adapter extends flush with the cutting edge, the exact position of the corner can be determined using the adapter.

[0067] In general, the cutting edge enables precise measurements along edges, lines, or corners. According to an advantageous development of the invention, the cutting edge is aligned toward the base body.

[0068] In other words, the component or the measuring point can be arranged or is arranged between the base body and the cutting edge.

[0069] This makes handling particularly quick and easy for the user. For example, to measure the corners of a masonry wall, the measuring aid or its base body can always be positioned within the masonry. This prevents the user from having to travel long distances. The spacer element bridges the distance from the base body to the measuring point, i.e., the corners of the masonry. The cutting edge is positioned outside the masonry.

[0070] In an advantageous development of the invention, the cutting edge extends vertically from the spacer element. In particular, the cutting edge extends vertically downward from the spacer element.

[0071] Accordingly, the adapter extends vertically upwards from the spacer element.

[0072] The spacer element can thus easily extend over a masonry wall and bring the cutting edge into contact with a corner of the wall. Furthermore, since the adapter preferably extends upwards, it is positioned higher than the masonry and can be easily targeted using a measuring device.

[0073] In general, the measuring aid thus enables measurements along a vertical reference line. The clear alignment of the cutting edge facilitates the correct placement of the measuring aid along the vertical reference line. According to an advantageous development of the invention, the measuring device has a cone. The cone is arranged in alignment with the adapter between the adapter and the contact body. In particular, the cone is arranged in alignment with the adapter between the adapter and the cutting edge. A conical tip of the cone points toward the contact body, in particular the cutting edge.

[0074] In general, a cone is a geometric object with a circular base that tapers to a point, the apex. Due to the taper of the apex, the cone can point to the measurement point, for example, the corner of a component.

[0075] This further simplifies the correct positioning of the measuring aid.

[0076] A rotation axis of the cone runs in alignment with the cutting edge.

[0077] In particular, the positioning of the cone between the adapter and the fixture body improves the visibility and recognizability of the measuring point. This allows the measuring point to be precisely targeted and marked.

[0078] In an advantageous development of the invention, the base body has one, preferably two, vertical connecting elements.

[0079] The vertical connecting elements preferably extend vertically upwards from the base body. As a result, the vertical connecting elements create a distance from the surface on which the base body is arranged. The elongated spacer element preferably extends vertically from the vertical elements. In particular, the elongated spacer element extends vertically from one end of the vertical elements. This makes it easy for the elongated spacer element to extend at a distance from the surface. It is particularly preferred to use at least two vertical connecting elements. This makes the measuring aid particularly stable. In particular, the vertical connecting elements increase the stability and rigidity of the measuring aid. The increased stability is particularly useful when larger distances are to be bridged using the elongated spacer element.

[0080] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the base body has a position detection device for detecting the position of a base body relative to a position of the component.

[0081] In general, the position detection device is a device that is part of the base body and is designed to detect or record the position of the base body relative to the position of the component.

[0082] If the position of the base body is recorded or recorded relative to a position of the component, it is possible to verify the previously determined position of the component even after the measuring aid has been removed by later re-attaching the measuring aid.

[0083] In other words, the position of a component or measuring point can be adopted as the target position at an initial point in time. Later, at a second point in time, it can be checked or verified whether the component or measuring point is still located at the previously recorded target position. Such a check would previously have required the reuse of a measuring device on construction sites. Here, the check can be performed using the measuring aid itself.

[0084] In general, the position detection device is designed such that the measurements are reproducible.

[0085] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the

[0086] The position detection device has at least two bores in the base body, in particular in the base plate. Preferably, the position detection device further comprises markings that can be applied to a substrate in alignment with the bores.

[0087] The two holes in the base body or base plate allow you to mark a surface beneath the base plate. If the measuring aid is then removed from its position, the markings remain in place. At a later time, the two holes can be realigned to the markings. This returns the measuring aid to its original position.

[0088] Particularly preferably, the position detection device has four holes. Using four holes, the position can be detected particularly reliably.

[0089] For example, the markers are formwork stops, especially formwork stops with nails. More generally, the markers are plastic bodies with an anchor, especially a nail.

[0090] In an advantageous development of the invention, the adapter comprises an adapter base and an adapter body. The adapter body is replaceably attached to the adapter base.

[0091] In particular, the adapter comprises an adapter base and several different adapter bodies that are designed to be connectable to the adapter base. The compatibility of different adapter bodies with a common adapter base allows different adapters to be attached to the adapter base. This makes the adapter suitable for use with all common reflectors or prisms.

[0092] For example, at least one adapter body has a 5 / 8" inch thread and / or another adapter body has a socket pin, in particular a Leica socket pin. For example, the adapter base has an M8 thread. Then, both the one adapter body with a 5 / 8" inch thread and the other adapter body with a socket pin, in particular a Leica socket pin, can be attached to the adapter base with a corresponding M8 threaded pin.

[0093] The adapter base can be firmly connected to the positioning structure, in particular the second contact surface or the plate-shaped contact surface.

[0094] In general, this type of adapter design increases the flexibility and adaptability of the measuring aid, allowing it to be used in a wide variety of ways.

[0095] In an advantageous development of the invention, the measuring aid has a leveling device, in particular a circular spirit level or tubular spirit level.

[0096] In general, the leveling device is a device that is part of the measuring aid and is used to check the horizontal or vertical alignment of the measuring aid.

[0097] In general, a circular level can consist of a can with a bubble. The bubble can be positioned in the center of the can and serves for alignment in two dimensions. This allows the circular level to be used for leveling.

[0098] In general, a tube level consists of a tube with a bubble. The position of the bubble within the tube allows for alignment in one dimension. This allows for horizontal or vertical alignment to be indicated.

[0099] Regardless of the above, the leveling device can be used to align the measuring aid relative to the component or the component itself.

[0100] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the

[0101] A leveling device, in particular a tube level, is arranged on the third contact surface. The leveling device is preferably designed for vertically aligning a circuit that is arranged or can be arranged parallel to the first contact surface.

[0102] Thus, the measuring aid can be used to indicate the edge of the formwork through the adapter, while simultaneously checking that the formwork is vertical. If the measuring aid is positioned on a cuboid, the leveling device is preferably mounted on the cuboid.

[0103] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the leveling device, in particular the circular bubble level, is arranged on the second contact surface or on the plate-shaped contact surface. Preferably, the adapter is also arranged on the second contact surface or on the plate-shaped contact surface. By arranging the leveling device on the second contact surface, it is possible to check whether the contact surface is horizontally aligned. The leveling device thus also indicates whether the adapter is correctly vertical.

[0104] In general, this makes it possible to align the measuring aid horizontally.

[0105] Short description of the drawings

[0106] The various and exemplary features described above can be combined with one another according to the invention, provided this is technically reasonable and suitable. Further features, advantages, and embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments and from the figures.

[0107] The figures used to explain the embodiments show:

[0108] Fig. 1 is a top view of a measuring aid according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a perspective view from below of the embodiment shown in Fig. 1;

[0109] Fig. 3 is a further perspective view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 when measuring a corner;

[0110] Fig. 4 is a further perspective view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 when measuring an edge;

[0111] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a measuring aid according to a second embodiment on a formwork;

[0112] Fig. 6 is a further perspective view of the second embodiment shown in Fig. 5 without formwork and prism;

[0113] Fig. 7 is a plan view of a measuring aid according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0114] Fig. 8 is a bottom view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 7;

[0115] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the use of the embodiment shown in Fig. 7 in measuring a pipe center;

[0116] Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a measuring aid according to a fourth embodiment;

[0117] Fig. 1 1 is an enlarged view of an aspect of the embodiment shown in Fig. 10;

[0118] Fig. 12 is a perspective view showing the use of the embodiment shown in Fig. 10; and

[0119] Fig. 13 is an enlarged view of an aspect of the embodiment shown in Fig. 10. Ways of carrying out the invention

[0120] Figs. 1-4 show a measuring aid 100 according to a first embodiment of the invention.

[0121] The measuring aid 100 is used to simplify measurements on construction sites. In particular, the measuring aid 100 is used for measuring the corners and edges of components 200.

[0122] As can be seen in Fig. 1, the measuring aid 100 has a contact body 110. The contact body 110 serves as a positioning structure for bringing the measuring aid 100 into contact with the component 200.

[0123] For example, it can be seen in Fig. 3 that the contact body 1 10 has a first contact surface 1 1 1, a second contact surface 1 12 and a third contact surface 1 13.

[0124] The first contact surface 1 1 1 , the second contact surface 1 12 and the third contact surface 1 13 are formed and arranged orthogonally to one another.

[0125] In its position shown in Fig. 1 and 3, the measuring aid 100 serves to measure a corner point 210 of a masonry 200.

[0126] During measurement, the first contact surface 111 comes into contact with a first surface of the component 200. Furthermore, the third contact surface 113 comes into contact with a second surface of the component 200. The first and second surfaces of the component 200 meet at the corner to be measured. Furthermore, the second contact surface 112 comes into contact with a third side, namely the top side, of the component 200. In other words, the second contact surface 112 rests on the component 200.

[0127] As can be seen particularly in Fig. 1, the measuring aid 100 has a leveling device 130. Using the leveling device 130, which is designed here, for example, as a circular bubble, it can be checked whether the second contact surface 112 is aligned horizontally. Accordingly, the leveling device 130 can also be used to check whether the component 200 or the top side of the component 200 is aligned horizontally.

[0128] As can be seen particularly in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, the measuring aid 100 further comprises an adapter 120. The adapter 120 is designed to be connected to a reflector.

[0129] The adapter 120 is aligned with the positioning structure or with the contact body 110, ie, generally arranged on the measuring aid 100, such that the adapter 120 extends flush with the measuring point 210 when the measuring aid 100 is in contact with the component 200. This can be clearly seen in particular in Fig. 3.

[0130] The adapter 120 is thus aligned in alignment with the first contact surface 1 1 1 and in alignment with the third contact surface 1 13, by means of which the measuring aid 100 is positioned.

[0131] Furthermore, it can be seen that the adapter 120 extends orthogonally from the second contact surface 112. In particular, the adapter 120 extends on a side of the contact surface 112 opposite the contact surfaces 111 and 113.

[0132] The adapter base 121 of the adapter 120 is particularly visible. An adapter body 122 (not shown) can be attached to the adapter base 121.

[0133] Fig. 2 shows an underside of the measuring aid 100. It can be seen that the first contact surface 1 1 1 and the third contact surface 1 13 are surfaces of a common angle.

[0134] In principle, the measuring aid 100 in this described embodiment would be sufficient to measure corner points of a component 200. Therefore, the measuring aid 100 does not need to have the following additional features described.

[0135] As can also be seen in Fig. 2, the measuring aid 100 has a fourth contact surface 114. The fourth contact surface 11 runs parallel to the third contact surface 113. However, the two contact surfaces 113, 114 are offset from one another, so that a measuring edge 114a is formed between the fourth contact surface 114 and the third contact surface 113.

[0136] Due to this measuring edge 114a or the fourth contact surface 114, the measuring aid 100 is also suitable for being used to measure an edge or side as a measuring point 210 of a component 200.

[0137] This use is illustrated, for example, in Fig. 4. Here, the measuring edge 114a formed by the third contact surface 113 and fourth contact surface 114 rests on the upper side of the component 200, and the fourth contact surface 114 comes into contact with the edge to be measured, i.e., the measuring point 210, of the component 200. The adapter 120 is again designed to be at least substantially flush with the contact surface 114.

[0138] To simplify the measurement shown in Fig. 4, the measuring aid 100 has a support 140. As can be seen in Fig. 4, the support 140 can be folded down and supports the measuring aid 100.

[0139] The support 140 has a length that corresponds to the distance from the second contact surface 112 to one end of the first contact surface 111 and to one end of the third contact surface 113. In other words, the support 140, in its downwardly folded state, is as long as the first contact surface 111 and the third contact surface 113 extend downward. This allows the second contact surface 112 to be stably aligned horizontally.

[0140] Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 show a second embodiment of the measuring aid 100. Since the measuring aid 100 shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 has similarities to the measuring aid 100 shown in the previous figures, such similarities will not be discussed in detail. Rather, these aspects are also transferable to Fig. 5 and 6. This also applies to the following Fig. 7-13.

[0141] The measuring aid 100 shown in Fig. 5 is used in particular for measuring a formwork as a component 200. In the position shown in Fig. 5, the measuring aid 100 is arranged on an edge or side wall of the formwork 200. However, it would also be conceivable to move the measuring aid 100 to a corner of the formwork 200. Then, the second contact surface 112 would accordingly come into contact with another contact surface.

[0142] As can be seen in Fig. 5, the first contact surface 111 contacts the component 200, i.e., the formwork 200. The adapter 120, in turn, runs flush with the first contact surface 111 (Fig. 6). As a result, as shown in Fig. 5, an inner side of the formwork 200 can be measured as a measuring point 210.

[0143] The measuring aid 100 again has a leveling device 130. This time, the leveling device 130 is designed as a tubular spirit level. As can be seen in the figures, the leveling device 130 can indicate whether the wall of the formwork 200 is precisely vertically aligned. Thus, the exact position or alignment of the formwork 200 can be verified.

[0144] Fig. 5 shows the measuring aid 100 with a reflector 300 mounted on the adapter 120. Therefore, the adapter 120 itself is not visible. The reflector 300 runs concentrically with the adapter 120.

[0145] As can be seen in the figures, the first contact surface 111 and the third contact surface 113 form a common cuboid. In contrast to the previously shown embodiment, this is not an angle, but rather a cuboid. This particularly simplifies the effective attachment of the leveling device 130.

[0146] As can be seen particularly in Fig. 6, the second contact surface 112 protrudes beyond the cuboid. In particular, the second contact surface 112 protrudes beyond the corresponding contact surfaces not only on the side of the first contact surface 111, but also on the side of the third contact surface 113. This allows the measuring aid to be easily suspended from the formwork 200. In particular, the adapter 120 is also aligned flush with the third contact surface 113, so that a corner formed by two intersecting formwork parts of the formwork 200 can be measured.

[0147] A third embodiment of the measuring aid 100 is shown in Figs. 7-9.

[0148] The embodiment shown in Figs. 7-9 is used in particular for measuring pipes as component 200 or their center point. Here, too, some aspects are similar to the previously described embodiments and will not be repeated.

[0149] As can be seen in Fig. 7, the measuring aid 100 has a plate-shaped contact surface 118. The plate-shaped contact surface 118 corresponds at least substantially to the second contact surface 112 of the previously described embodiments. Accordingly, the adapter 120 extends perpendicularly from the second contact surface 112.

[0150] As can be seen on the underside of the measuring aid 100 shown in Fig. 8, the contact body 110 is circular in shape. It can also be seen that the adapter 120 extends concentrically to the circular contact body 110.

[0151] The contact body 110 shown in Fig. 8 has three concentric circular contact surfaces 115a, 115b, 115c. In particular, a small circular contact surface 115a, a medium circular contact surface 115b, and a large circular contact surface 115c are formed. Using the measuring aid 100 shown in Figs. 7-9, three different pipes with three different radii can thus be measured. For measuring, the measuring aid 100 is placed on one end of the pipe, i.e., the component 200, as shown in Fig. 9. One of the circular contact surfaces 115a, 115b, or 115c is in contact with the outer circumference or the inner circumference of the pipe. Since the adapter 120 and thus also the reflector 300 are aligned concentrically to the circular contact surfaces 115a, 115b and 115c, the center of the tube can be clearly determined by means of the measuring aid 100.For horizontal alignment of the measuring aid 100, it in turn has the leveling device 130. As can be seen in Fig. 7, the leveling device 130 is designed as a circular bubble.

[0152] Fig. 8 shows that two of the circular contact surfaces, in particular the contact surface 115c and the contact surface 115b, are formed by a common hollow cylindrical body 116. This allows the measuring aid 100 to be used extremely variably despite its simple design. Specifically, the measuring aid 100 has circular contact surfaces 115a, 115b, and 115c for measuring radii of 55 mm, 75 mm, and 80 mm. The radii of 55 mm, 75 mm, and 80 mm correspond to the radii commonly used for pipes on construction sites.

[0153] Of course, it would also be conceivable for the measuring aid 100 to have only one circular contact surface or two circular contact surfaces formed by a common hollow cylindrical body.

[0154] Figures 10-13 describe a fourth embodiment of the measuring aid 100. This embodiment is particularly suitable for measuring corner points of masonry.

[0155] As can be seen in Fig. 10, the measuring aid 100 has a base body 150.

[0156] The base body 150 is designed as a base plate 151 or has a base plate 151. Two vertical connecting elements 158 extend upward from the base plate 151. An elongated spacer element 152 is arranged at the upper end of the vertical connecting elements 158. The elongated spacer element 152 extends along its length away from the base body 150.

[0157] As can be seen in Fig. 10, the support body 110 and correspondingly also the reflector 300 are arranged on a side of the elongated spacer element 152 opposite the base body 150.

[0158] As can be seen in Fig. 11, the contact body 110 has a cutting edge 117. The cutting edge 117 extends in alignment with the adapter 120. Furthermore, the measuring aid 100 has a cone 160, which is also aligned in alignment with the adapter 120. The cone 160 is arranged between the adapter 120 and the contact body 110 or the cutting edge 117. A conical tip 161 of the cone 160 points toward the cutting edge 117.

[0159] When the measuring aid 110 is brought into contact with the component 200, in this case a masonry structure, the cutting edge 117 is placed at the corner of the masonry as measuring point 210, as shown in Fig. 12. The conical tip 161 points to the corner accordingly, simplifying positioning. In this way, the position of the corner point can be easily measured using the measuring aid 100.

[0160] Furthermore, the measuring aid 100 has a position detection device 159. The function of the position detection device 159 can best be explained with reference to Fig. 10 and Fig. 13.

[0161] Specifically, the base body 150 has a plurality of bores 159a serving as a position detection device 159. In this example, the base body 150 or the base plate 151 has four corresponding bores 159a. The bores 159a extend through the base plate 151. This makes it possible to apply markings 159b aligned with the bores 159a, which record, i.e., detect, the position of the measuring aid 100.

[0162] If the measuring aid 100 is removed, these markings 159b remain in their positions, so that the measuring aid 100 can be returned to its original position at any time. This makes it easy to check specific corner points of the masonry at a later time.

[0163] It should be noted that the features of the invention described with reference to individual embodiments or variants, such as the type and design of the individual components as well as their precise dimensions and spatial arrangement, may also be present in other embodiments, unless otherwise stated or technically prohibited. Furthermore, such features of individual embodiments described in combination do not necessarily have to be implemented in a given embodiment.

[0164] Reference symbol

[0165] 100 measuring aid

[0166] 1 10 Asset body

[0167] 1 1 1 first contact surface

[0168] 1 12 second contact surface

[0169] 1 13 third contact surface

[0170] 1 14 fourth contact surface

[0171] 1 15 concentric circular contact surfaces

[0172] 1 15a small circular contact surface

[0173] 1 15b middle circular contact surface

[0174] 1 15c large circular contact surface

[0175] 1 17 cutting edge

[0176] 120 adapters

[0177] 121 adapter base

[0178] 122 adapter body

[0179] 130 Leveling device

[0180] 151 Base plate

[0181] 159 Position detection device

[0182] 159a holes

[0183] 159b Markings

[0184] 160 pins

[0185] 161 cone tip

[0186] 200 Masonry / Masonry / Component

[0187] 210 measuring point

[0188] 300 reflector

Claims

Patent claims 1. A measuring aid (100) for simplifying measurements on construction sites, in particular for staking out, measuring and / or marking corners, edges or centers of components (200), in particular of masonry, pipes or formwork, wherein the measuring aid (100) comprises: a positioning structure for the defined positioning of the measuring aid (100) relative to a measuring point (210), in particular a corner, an edge or a center point, of a component (200), wherein the positioning structure comprises at least one contact body (110) which can be brought into contact with the component (200) for the defined positioning of the measuring aid (100), and an adapter (120) for fastening a reflector (300), in particular a prism, wherein the adapter (120) is aligned with the positioning structure in such a way that the adapter (120) extends flush with the measuring point (210) when the measuring aid (100) is in contact with the component (200).

2. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the contact body (1 10) is formed at right angles with two contact surfaces (1 1 1, 1 12) aligned orthogonally to one another, wherein the adapter (120) is aligned flush with the first contact surface (1 1 1) and orthogonally to the second contact surface (1 12).

3. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that the contact body (1 10) has a third contact surface (1 13) which is aligned orthogonally to the first contact surface (1 1 1) and orthogonally to the second contact surface (1 12), wherein the adapter (120) is also aligned flush with the third contact surface (1 13).

4. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that the first contact surface (1 1 1) and the third contact surface (1 13) are surfaces of a common cuboid.

5. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that the first contact surface (1 1 1) and the third contact surface (1 13) are surfaces of a common angle.

6. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that the contact body (1 10) has a fourth contact surface (1 1 ) which runs parallel to the first contact surface (1 1 1) or the third contact surface (1 13), wherein the fourth contact surface (1 14) forms a measuring edge (1 14a) with the first contact surface (1 1 1) or with the third contact surface (1 13).

7. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that the measuring aid (100) has a support (140), in particular a foldable one, wherein the length of the support (140) preferably corresponds to the distance from the second contact surface (1 12) to one end of the first contact surface (1 1 1) and / or to one end of the third contact surface (1 13).

8. Measuring aid (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact body (110) is circular and has at least one circular contact surface (115a, 115b, 115c), wherein the adapter (120) extends concentrically to the circular contact surface (110).

9. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that the contact body (110) has a plurality of, in particular three, concentric circular contact surfaces (115a, 115b, 115c) which have different radii.

10. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that the contact body (110) has a small circular contact surface (115a), a middle circular contact surface (115b) and a large circular contact surface (115c), wherein the small circular contact surface (115a) has a radius of 55 mm, the middle circular contact surface (115b) has a radius of 75 mm and the large circular contact surface (115c) has a radius of 80 mm.

11. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that two of the circular contact surfaces (115a, 115b, 115c) are formed by a common hollow cylindrical body (116).

12. Measuring aid (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the measuring aid (100) has a base body (150) with preferably a base plate (151) on which an elongate spacer element (152) is arranged, wherein the contact body (110) is arranged on a side of the elongate spacer element (152) opposite the base body (150).

13. Measuring aid (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact body (110) has a cutting edge (117), wherein the adapter (120) extends in alignment with the cutting edge (117).

14. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that the cutting edge (117) is aligned towards the base body (150).

15. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 13 or 1, characterized in that the cutting edge (117) extends perpendicularly from the spacer element (152), in particular downwards.

16. Measuring aid (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the measuring device (100) has a cone (160) which is arranged in alignment with the adapter (120) between the adapter (120) and the contact body (110), in particular the cutting edge (117), wherein a conical tip (161) of the cone (160) points towards the contact body (110), in particular the cutting edge (117).

17. Measuring aid (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (150) has one, preferably two, vertical connecting elements (158) which extend vertically upwards from the base body (150), wherein the elongated spacer element (152) extends vertically from the vertical connecting elements (158).

18. Measuring aid (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (150) has a position detection device (159) for detecting a position of the base body (150) relative to a position of the component (200).

19. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 18, characterized in that the position detection device (159) has at least two bores (159a) in the base body (150), in particular in the base plate (151), and has markings (159b) that can be applied to a substrate in alignment with the bores (159).

20. Measuring aid (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adapter (120) has an adapter base (121) and an adapter body (122), wherein the adapter body (122) is replaceably attached to the adapter base (121).

21. Measuring aid (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the measuring aid (100) has a leveling device (130), in particular a circular spirit level or a tubular spirit level.

22. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 21, characterized in that the leveling device (130), in particular a tubular spirit level, is arranged on the third contact surface (1 1 1), wherein the leveling device (130) is preferably designed for the vertical alignment of a formwork which is arranged or can be arranged parallel in contact with the first contact surface (1 1 1).

23. Measuring aid (100) according to claim 21, characterized in that the leveling device (130), in particular a circular spirit level, is arranged on the second contact surface (112).

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