Masonry profile.

Abstract

Masonry profile (1) for masonry of a wall, wherein the masonry profile (1) comprises a profile (2), intended to be placed vertically on a surface, with supports connected thereto comprising at least two base supports (3), thus characterized in that at least one base support (3) is rotatable by means of a first hinge element (5), so that a first angle between the two base supports (3) is variable, wherein at least two of the aforementioned base supports (3) are provided with an adjustable bearing point (6) with the surface and wherein the adjustable bearing point (6) is designed as a spindle (7) rotatably fixed on a spindle nut (8) which is fixed on the base support (3) or the prop (4), wherein by rotation of the spindle (7), a contact point with the surface located at one end of the spindle (7), can be moved relative to the base support (3) and the prop (4) aforementioned,both in such a way that by rotating the spindle (7) on the spindle nut (8), the profile (2) of the placed masonry profile (1) can be aligned vertically with respect to the surface. Figure for abstract: Fig. 1,

Description

Title of the invention: Masonry profile.

[0001] The present invention relates to a masonry profile.

[0002] More particularly, the invention is intended to serve as a tool for masonry of walls, wall pieces, chimney breasts and the like with bricks or other building elements.

[0003] Traditionally vertical profiles, usually in the form of planed wooden beams, are placed at the ends of a wall to be masoned, preferably on the side where the mason is to work.

[0004] For this purpose, these profiles are placed perfectly perpendicular to the surface or foundation using a plumb line or a spirit level.

[0005] It goes without saying that these profiles must therefore be perfectly straight.

[0006] In order to support the profile, props are usually placed, where one end of the prop is connected to the profile and the other end is fixed to the surface or foundation.

[0007] Generally two props are used, placed perpendicular to each other, so as to create a stable tripod structure.

[0008] When the profiles are placed perpendicularly on the foundation or surface, a masonry cord is stretched horizontally between these profiles by means of a clamping block.

[0009] Along this masonry cord, which is leveled, a row of bricks can be laid, then the clamping block with the masonry cord must be slid upwards to start a new row.

[0010] Profile supports are also already known, with a base element, which is placed on the surface or foundation with sliding or length-adjustable telescopic props.

[0011] These adjustable props must be connected to a profile, generally a wooden beam, so as to create a masonry profile similar to that with traditional props.

[0012] One disadvantage is that planed wooden beams are not always perfectly clean and straight.

[0013] Even when this is the case immediately after placing the profiles, these wooden beams can still warp during the work under the influence of the weather.

[0014] Another disadvantage is that the plumb placement of the profiles on the surface by means of a plumb line or spirit level should preferably be done by two people.

[0015] In fact, one performer must support the profile while the other performer first manipulates the plumb line or spirit level and then fixes the profile in the correct position.

[0016] It goes without saying that placing profiles takes time and must be done by experienced professionals.

[0017] An additional disadvantage is that current masonry profiles consist of several elements requiring a vertical profile, generally in the form of a wooden beam, to which props, whether or not integrated into a base element, must be connected using nails, hooks or the like.

[0018] The object of the present invention is to provide a solution for one or more of the disadvantages mentioned as well as others.

[0019] For this purpose, the invention relates to a masonry profile for masonry a wall, wherein the masonry profile comprises a profile, intended to be placed in a vertical position on a surface, to which supports are connected comprising at least two base supports, having the characteristic that at least one base support is rotatable by means of a first hinge element, so that a first angle between the two base supports is variable, wherein at least two of the aforementioned base supports are provided with an adjustable support point on the surface and wherein the adjustable support point is designed as a spindle rotatably fixed on a spindle nut applied to the base support or the prop, wherein, by rotation of the spindle, a contact point with the surface located at one end of the spindle, can be moved relative to the aforementioned base support and prop, both in such a way that by rotation of the spindle on the spindle nut,the profile of the placed masonry profile can be aligned vertically with respect to the surface.

[0020] An advantage is that a separate profile, in the form of a wooden beam or the like, is not required.

[0021] Thus, the masonry profile has at all times a perfectly perpendicular and straight profile, which does not deform or warp under the influence of possible bad weather.

[0022] The masonry profile according to the invention comprises at least two props, which provide a connection between the profile and at least two base supports, where at least one prop is rotatable using a second hinge element so that a second angle between the two props is variable.

[0023] An advantage of the adjustable fulcrum is that it is designed as a spindle rotatably attached to a spindle nut, so that the masonry profile can be leveled simply by screwing or unscrewing one or more spindles connected to the supports.

[0024] This has the advantage that the placement and adjustment of the masonry profile no longer requires experienced professionals and that this can be done very simply and quickly by one person.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment at least one base support and the corresponding prop are integrated to form an assembly.

[0026] An advantage is that the masonry profile according to the invention forms a whole and that for this reason the placement of the masonry profile is greatly simplified.

[0027] Additionally, assembly, carpentry or hanging work is not necessary with a separate profile, because the masonry profile forms a single unit.

[0028] Since the masonry profile can be placed in one movement, by unfolding it and locking one of the supports, only one person is required.

[0029] In order to better highlight the characteristics of the invention, a preferred embodiment of a masonry profile according to the invention is given below, by way of example without limitation, with reference to the appended drawings, where:

[0030] [Fig. 1] [Fig. 1] schematically and in perspective represents a masonry profile according to the invention in a position of use;

[0031] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] represents the masonry profile of [Fig.l] in a transport and storage position seen from the front;

[0032] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] represents the masonry profile of [Fig.l] in a transport and storage position seen from the side.

[0033] [Fig.l] represents a masonry profile 1 according to the invention in a position of use.

[0034] The masonry profile 1 comprises a profile 2 intended to be placed in a vertical position on a surface, to which two base supports 3 are connected and, if necessary, but not essential for the invention, as many props 4.

[0035] Where appropriate, each base support 3 extends perpendicularly above the profile 2 and is thus connected at each end to the profile 2 by a first hinge element 5, so that a first angle between the two base supports 3 is variable. At the other end, the base support 3 is provided with an adjustable support point 6.

[0036] It is clear that the adjustable support points 6 can be placed at another location on the base support 3 or the prop 4.

[0037] The adjustable fulcrum 6 comprises a spindle 7 with thread and a spindle nut 8 where the spindle 7 can move up and down by rotation of the spindle 7 on the spindle nut 8. This spindle nut 8 is fixedly applied to the base support 3.

[0038] Each prop 4 is in turn connected at one end to the profile 2 by means of a second hinge element 9, so that a second angle between the two props 4 is variable and connected with its other end by means of a base support 3. In the case of [Fig.l], this other end of the prop 4 is located in place of the adjustable support point 6 of the base support 3 concerned.

[0039] The base supports 3 and the corresponding props 4 in [Fig.l] are integrated to form a whole. This creates a stable tripod structure.

[0040] The integration of the base supports 3 with the corresponding props 4 is not essential for the invention.

[0041] The first hinge element 5 and the second hinge element 9 are placed at a distance from each other on the profile 2, where the relevant base support 3, respectively the prop 4, are connected to the profile 2.

[0042] The first hinge element 5 and the second hinge element 9 are each composed of U-shaped stirrups 10 fixedly applied to the profile 2 and where the two ends of the base supports 3 are inserted into the first hinge element 5 and the two ends of the struts 4 into the second hinge element 9.

[0043] Through the flanges of the two U-shaped stirrups 10 and each end of a base support 3 or a prop 4, two corresponding passages are always provided. Since according to the invention, either two base supports 3 or two props 4 are applied in each U-shaped stirrup 10, there are therefore 4 corresponding passages per U-shaped stirrup 10.

[0044] Through the passages in each U-shaped stirrup 10 and the corresponding passages in the base support 3 or the prop 4 two bolt-nut assemblies 11 are applied when the base support 3 or the prop 4 cannot pivot relative to the profile 2.

[0045] Through the passages in each U-shaped stirrup 10 and the corresponding passages in the base support 3 or the strut 4 a bolt-nut assembly 11 is applied where the base support 3 or the strut 4 can pivot relative to the profile 2.

[0046] Of course, hinge elements other than the shape and mounting with U-shaped brackets 10 and bolt-nut assemblies 11 can be used.

[0047] The base supports 3 in a position of use as shown in [Fig.l] are connected to each other using a connecting strip 12.

[0048] In this position of use a base support 3 with its corresponding brace 4 is generally fixed to the first hinge element 5 or the second hinge element 9 by means of two bolt-nut assemblies 11 in each case in the U-shaped bracket 10, while the other base support 3 with its The corresponding strut 4 is connected to the U-shaped stirrup 10 with only one bolt-nut assembly 11.

[0049] This means that in each U-shaped stirrup 10 three bolt-nut assemblies 11 are applied.

[0050] Although this other base support 3 with its corresponding prop 4 is in principle loose or movable with only a bolt-nut assembly 11, the connecting slat 12 will ensure blocking, so that rotation of the base supports 3 and the props 4 is impossible.

[0051] In the position of use, the first angle between the base supports 3 and the second angle between the props 4 are therefore 90°.

[0052] It goes without saying that several positions of use can be developed so that the first angle and the second angle can also adopt other values.

[0053] The base supports 3 and the props 4 may for example be metal tubes, slats, rods or tubular profiles, while the profile 2 is preferably a metal tubular profile.

[0054] [Fig.2] represents the transport or storage position of the masonry profile 1 seen from the front.

[0055] In this position, the base supports 3 and the corresponding struts 4 are pivoted towards each other such that the first angle between the base supports 3 and the second angle between the struts 4 are equal to 0°.

[0056] In this transport or storage position, the two base supports 3 and the corresponding struts 4 are generally fixed to the first hinge element 5 and the second hinge element 9 by means of two bolt-nut connections 11 in the U-shaped bracket 10.

[0057] This means that in each U-shaped stirrup 10 four bolt-nut assemblies 11 are applied.

[0058] It is not excluded that in the transport or storage position only three bolt-nut assemblies 11 are applied in the U-shaped stirrups 10, just as in the use position, where the connecting strip 12 is here obviously absent.

[0059] Where appropriate, the base supports 3 and the struts 4 are not locked in the transport or storage position, but the base supports 3 and the corresponding struts 4 can pivot relative to each other. This has the advantage that for mounting the masonry profile, no bolt-nut connections need to be loosened.

[0060] In this [Fig.2], the connecting slat 12 between the base supports 3 of [Fig.l] is now fixed to the profile 2 by means of two lockable hooks 13. This way the connecting strip 12 cannot get lost during storage or transport.

[0061] [Fig.3] shows the transport or storage position of the masonry profile 1 seen from the side.

[0062] In this [Fig.3], it is clear that the base supports 3 are connected with the first hinge element 5 and the struts 4 are connected with the second hinge element 9, where the first hinge element 5 and the second hinge element 9 are applied to a common face of the profile 2. This first hinge element 5 and the second hinge element 9 each comprise a U-shaped stirrup 10.

[0063] In this respect, the dimensions of the U-shaped stirrup 10 and of the base supports 3 and of the props 4 are chosen so that the width A of the assembly of the aforementioned elements, when the masonry profile 1 is in the storage or transport position, is not greater than the width B of the aforementioned common face of the profile 2 on which this assembly is applied.

[0064] Since the width A of the aforementioned set of base supports 3, props 4 and U-shaped stirrups 10 is always less than the width B of the profile 2, the masonry profiles 1 can very easily be stacked when they have to be stored or transported.

[0065] Furthermore, a triangular structure is created when the base supports 3 and the props 4 are pivoted and folded as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Thus, the masonry profiles 1 can also simply be stored and transported side by side by arranging them in a herringbone pattern. Thus, the props 4 of the first masonry profile 1 are parallel to those of a second masonry profile 1.

[0066] Thus, two stacks of masonry profiles 1 can be created which, when arranged as described above, take up little space.

[0067] The operation of the masonry profile 1 according to the invention and the placement method are simple and are carried out for example as follows.

[0068] Firstly, the masonry profile 1 is in the storage or transport position, as illustrated in [Fig.2] and [Fig.3]. Thus, the first angle between the base supports 3 and the second angle between the props 4 are equal to 0°.

[0069] In this position, the connecting slat 12 is locked onto the profile 2 by means of two lockable hooks 13.

[0070] In order to place the masonry profile 1 according to figures 1 to 3, it is sufficient to simply place the profile 2 in a vertical position on a surface and to unfold into a position of use one of the base supports 3 and the corresponding prop 4 by removing a bolt-nut assembly in each U-shaped stirrup 10, where the first angle between the base supports 3 and the second angle between the props 4 are where appropriate equal to 90°.

[0071] Then, this position can be locked by removing the connecting slat 12 from the lockable hooks 13 on the profile 2 and placing it between the two base supports 3.

[0072] Since the position of use can be obtained by simply unfolding one of the two base supports 3 and the struts 4 and then locking the base supports 3, this action can very easily be performed by only one person.

[0073] Although the tripod structure is inherently stable on a flat surface, it is possible, if desired, to place on the connecting batten 12 a counterweight in the form of cellular concrete blocks or the like, which must prevent the masonry profile 1 from tipping over.

[0074] To finish, it is sufficient to place the profile 2 perfectly perpendicular on the surface or the foundation by means of the adjustable support points 6.

[0075] For this purpose, one or more pins 7 are screwed or unscrewed onto the pin nut 8, where the contact surface between the end of the pin 7 and the surface can be moved in such a way in the horizontal direction relative to the aforementioned base support 3 and prop 4, until the profile 2 is level.

[0076] This action can also very easily be performed by just one person.

[0077] According to the preferred embodiment of Figures 1 to 3, the masonry profile 1 comprises two base supports 3 and two corresponding props 4, but it is clear that the masonry profile 1 can consist of more than just two base supports 3 and corresponding props 4.

[0078] The present invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described by way of example and shown in the figures, but a masonry profile 1 according to the invention can be produced in different shapes and dimensions, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

Claims

1. Masonry profile (1) for masonry of a wall, wherein the masonry profile (1) comprises a profile (2), intended to be placed vertically on a surface, with supports connected thereto comprising at least two base supports (3), thus characterized in that at least one base support (3) is rotatable by means of a first hinge element (5), so that a first angle between the two base supports (3) is variable, wherein at least two of the aforementioned base supports (3) are provided with an adjustable bearing point (6) with the surface and wherein the adjustable bearing point (6) is designed as a spindle (7) rotatably fixed on a spindle nut (8) which is applied to the base support (3) where by rotation of the spindle (7), a contact point with the surface located at one end of the spindle (7), can be moved relative to the aforementioned base support (3), so that by rotation of the spindle (7) on the spindle nut (8),the profile (2) of the placed masonry profile (1) can be aligned vertically relative to the surface.,

2. Masonry profile (1) according to claim 1, thus characterized in that the supports comprise at least two props (4) which create a connection between the profile (2) and at least two base supports (3), where at least one prop (4) is rotatable by means of a second hinge element (9) so that a second angle between the two props (4) is variable.

3. Masonry profile (1) according to claims 1 and 2, thus characterized in that at least one base support (3) and the corresponding prop (4) are integrated to form a whole.

4. Masonry profile (1) according to claims 1 and 2, thus characterized in that the first hinge element (5) and the second hinge element (9) are placed at a distance from each other on the profile (2), where the relevant base support (3), respectively the prop (4) are connected to the profile (2).

5. Masonry profile (1) according to one of the aforementioned claims, thus characterized in that each base support (3) extends perpendicularly to the profile (2).

6. Masonry profile (1) according to one of the above claims, thus characterized in that the base supports (3) and / or the props (4) consist of slats, tubes, rods or tubular profiles.

7. Masonry profile (1) according to one of the aforementioned claims, thus characterized in that the profile (2) is a tubular profile.

8. Masonry profile (1) according to one of the aforementioned claims, thus characterized in that the base supports (3) are connected at one end to the profile (2), using a first hinge element (5), and provided at the other end with the adjustable support point (6).

9. Masonry profile (1) according to one of the preceding claims, thus characterized in that the first and the second angle are at least adjustable between a first position, being a storage position or a transport position of the masonry profile (1) and a second position being a use position of the masonry profile (1).

10. Masonry profile (1) according to claim 9, thus characterized in that the first and second angles in the first position are equal to zero degrees and in the second position are equal to 90°.

11. Masonry profile (1) according to claim 9 or 10, thus characterized in that the masonry profile (1) is provided with a removable connecting lath (12), which is placed between at least two base supports (3), so as to lock the base supports (3) in the position of use.

12. Masonry profile (1) according to claim 11, thus characterized in that the removable connecting strip (12) can be fixed on the profile (2) by means of two lockable hooks (13) for fixing the connecting strip (12) when the first and the second angle are set in the storage position or transport position.

13. Masonry profile (1) according to one of the aforementioned claims, thus characterized in that the profile (2) is made of metal.

14. Masonry profile (1) according to any one of the aforementioned claims 2 to 13, thus characterized in that the first hinge element (5) and the second hinge element (9) consist of a U-shaped bracket (10) into which both ends of the base supports (3) and the props (4) fit, wherein through the U-shaped bracket (10) and the ends of the base supports (3) and the props (4) at least two corresponding passages are provided, wherein a bolt-nut assembly (11) is applied in at least one of the two passages when the base supports (3) and the props (4) are to be pivotable relative to the profile (2) and where in each passage a bolt-nut assembly (11) is applied when the base supports (3) and the braces (4) cannot pivot relative to the profile (2).

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