Installation positioning tool for mounting equipment onto wall surface

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a tool configured to allow for easy installation of equipment on a wall surface by directly providing four holes on the wall without requiring a horizontal member on the wall surface when installing the equipment on the wall surface. [Solution] The present invention pertains to an installation positioning tool for mounting equipment onto a wall surface. The tool comprises a weft frame, and first and second warp frames. The weft frame has a rail configured to be able to slidably guide the first warp frame from one end to the other end of the weft frame and fix the same, and is configured to be able to fix the second warp frame to the other end. The first and second warp frames each have, in upper and lower parts thereof, perforations for marking the wall surface at the same positions.

Description

Installation positioning tool for mounting equipment on a wall

[0001] The present invention relates to an installation and positioning tool for mounting equipment on a wall. Specifically, the present invention relates to a tool for determining the installation position on a wall when installing equipment such as an air conditioner or its outdoor unit on a wall, and for installing a rack for supporting the equipment and the equipment itself.

[0002] There are cases where it is necessary or desirable to install equipment such as air conditioners and their outdoor units on the exterior or interior walls of a building. These devices are heavy and need to be maintained for long periods of time, measured in years, so when installing them on a wall, they must be firmly installed in the correct position. For this reason, mounting stands and mounting brackets are generally used when installing equipment on a wall.

[0003] The invention described in Patent Document 1 proposes an air conditioner mounting stand that can be used by adjusting the spacing between mounting members even for different models of air conditioners. However, the invention in Patent Document 1 has a member that is attached horizontally to the wall surface, and the spacing between the mounting members is adjusted on this member.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-349908

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a tool that allows for easy installation when installing equipment on a wall by simply drilling four holes directly into the wall, without the need for a horizontal member on the wall.

[0006] The inventors of the present invention have been working diligently to achieve the object of solving the problems of the prior art described above, and have discovered that by providing a position adjustment function to the tool rather than the mounting base, it is possible to firmly attach various devices to a wall surface, and at the same time, by reducing the number of components of the mounting base, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the building wall from being marred. By using the tool of the present invention, four holes with accurate spacing for installing devices on a wall can be easily obtained, and further, there is no need to fix components to the wall surface for adjusting the position and spacing, which contributes to preserving the appearance of the building.

[0007] The invention of claim 1 relates to an installation and positioning tool for attaching equipment to a wall surface, the tool comprising a horizontal frame and first and second vertical frames, the horizontal frame having a rail configured to guide and fix the first vertical frame slidably between one end to the other end of the horizontal frame, and configured to fix the second vertical frame to the other end, and the first and second vertical frames each having perforations at the same positions at the top and bottom for marking the wall surface.

[0008] The invention according to claim 2 relates to the tool according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal frame is provided with a level near the center.

[0009] The invention of claim 3 relates to the tool of claim 1, wherein the means for fixing the horizontal frame to the first and second vertical frames are bolts and nuts, the horizontal frame has insertion holes for fixing the second vertical frame, the first and second vertical frames have insertion holes for fixing to the horizontal frame at the same position in the longitudinal direction, the first and second vertical frames are placed on the horizontal frame, the insertion holes for fixing the rails and the second vertical frame of the horizontal frame are aligned with the insertion holes for fixing the first and second vertical frames to the horizontal frames, the bolts are inserted from the back of the horizontal frame into the insertion holes for fixing the rails and the second vertical frame, and the ends of the bolts inserted through the insertion holes for fixing to the horizontal frames of each of the first and second vertical frames are tightened with nuts to fix them.

[0010] The invention according to claim 4 relates to the tool according to claim 3, wherein the nut is a nut that can be tightened by hand.

[0011] The invention according to claim 5 relates to the tool according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal frame has a scale along the rail.

[0012] The invention of claim 6 relates to a method for mounting equipment on a wall surface using the tool of claim 1, the method including: (I) a step of aligning the second vertical frame of the tool with the position of one of the pair of legs of the equipment, and sliding the first vertical frame of the tool on a rail to align it with the other position of the pair of legs, and fixing it; (II) a step of placing the tool fixed in step (I) on the wall surface, and marking the wall surface through four perforations for marking the wall surface of the first and second vertical frames; (III) a step of drilling holes for fixing a wall-mounting bracket at the positions of the four marks on the wall surface made in step (II); (IV) a step of fixing the wall-mounting bracket to the holes drilled in the wall surface in step (III); and (V) a step of mounting the pair of legs of the equipment to the wall-mounting bracket fixed to the wall surface in step (IV).

[0013] The invention according to claim 7 relates to the method according to claim 6, wherein in the step (IV), anchor bolts are embedded in the holes provided in the wall surface to fix the wall surface mounting bracket.

[0014] The invention according to claim 8 relates to the tool according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the device is an air conditioner or an outdoor unit of an air conditioner.

[0015] According to the invention of claim 1, an installation and positioning tool for attaching equipment to a wall surface is provided, the tool comprising a horizontal frame and first and second vertical frames, the horizontal frame having rails configured to guide and fix the first vertical frame slidably between one end and the other end of the horizontal frame, and configured to fix the second vertical frame to the other end, the first and second vertical frames each having perforations at the same positions at the top and bottom for marking the wall surface, thereby achieving the effect of easily adjusting the position of the mark to be made on the wall surface.

[0016] According to the invention of claim 2, the horizontal frame is provided with a level near the center, which has the effect of providing a tool that can be easily placed horizontally on a wall surface.

[0017] According to the invention of claim 3, the means for fixing the horizontal frame to the first and second vertical frames are bolts and nuts, the horizontal frame has insertion holes for fixing the second vertical frame, and the first and second vertical frames have insertion holes for fixing to the horizontal frame at the same position in the longitudinal direction, the first and second vertical frames are placed on the horizontal frame, the insertion holes for fixing the rails and the second vertical frame of the horizontal frame are aligned with the insertion holes for fixing the first and second vertical frames to the horizontal frames, the bolts are inserted into the insertion holes for fixing the rails and the second vertical frame from the back of the horizontal frame, and the tips of the bolts inserted into the insertion holes for fixing to the horizontal frames of each of the first and second vertical frames are tightened with nuts to fix them, thereby achieving the effect of obtaining a tool that can easily fix the first and second vertical frames to the horizontal frame.

[0018] According to the invention of claim 4, since the nuts are nuts that can be tightened by hand, it is possible to obtain a tool that allows the worker to easily fix the first and second vertical frames onto the horizontal frame with his or her hands without using any tools.

[0019] According to the invention of claim 5, the horizontal frame has a scale along the rail, which has the effect of providing a tool that can use the scale to adjust the position of the first vertical frame on the horizontal frame.

[0020] According to the invention of claim 6, there is provided a method for installing equipment on a wall surface using the tool of claim 1, the method comprising: (I) a step of aligning the second vertical frame of the tool with one position of a pair of legs of the equipment, and sliding the first vertical frame of the tool on a rail to align it with the other position of the pair of legs, and fixing the frame; (II) a step of placing the tool fixed in step (I) on the wall surface, and marking the wall surface through four perforations for marking the wall surface of the first and second vertical frames; and (II) a step of placing the tool fixed in step (I) on the wall surface, and marking the wall surface through four perforations for marking the wall surface of the first and second vertical frames. Since the method includes the steps of: (I) providing holes for fixing the wall-mounting bracket at the positions of the four marks made on the wall surface in step (II); (IV) fixing the wall-mounting bracket to the holes provided on the wall surface in step (III); and (V) installing the pair of legs of the equipment on the wall-mounting bracket fixed to the wall surface in step (IV), it has the effect of easily providing four holes with accurate spacing on the wall surface with fewer steps and fewer tools, and enabling the equipment to be installed.

[0021] According to the invention of claim 7, the method of claim 7 includes embedding anchor bolts in the holes provided in the wall surface in step (IV) and fixing the wall mounting bracket, thereby achieving the effect of enabling the equipment to be firmly installed on the wall surface.

[0022] According to the invention of claim 8, since the tool is one of the tools described in claims 1 to 8, in which the equipment is an air conditioner or an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, it has the effect of providing an installation and positioning tool for mounting an air conditioner or an outdoor unit of an air conditioner on a wall.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of a positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of a positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a side view of a positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view showing a procedure for using the positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a view showing a procedure for using the positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a view showing a procedure for using the positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a view showing a procedure for using the positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view showing a procedure for using the positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a view showing a procedure for using the positioning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Hereinafter, an embodiment of an installation and positioning tool for mounting a device on a wall surface according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0025] 1 is a perspective view of an installation and positioning tool (1) for mounting equipment on a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. The tool comprises a horizontal frame (2), a first vertical frame (3), and a second vertical frame (4). The horizontal frame (2) has a rail (5) of any length extending from one end thereof. The first vertical frame (3) is slidably guided and fixed on the horizontal frame (2) by the rail (5), and the second vertical frame (4) is fixed to the other end of the horizontal frame (2). The first vertical frame (3) and the second vertical frame (4) each have perforations (6) at the same positions above and below the wall for marking.

[0026] 2 to 4 are three-view diagrams of an installation and positioning tool (1) for mounting a device on a wall surface according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The horizontal frame (2) and the first and second vertical frames (3, 4) are not limited to any particular material, but may be made of metal sheet metal such as aluminum, iron, or stainless steel, or may be made by molding a resin material, or may be made of wood, or a combination thereof. As long as the holes (6) for marking the wall surface can be drilled at the same positions on the first and second vertical frames (3, 4) and the first vertical frame (3) can be slid on the horizontal frame (2), the material is not important.

[0028] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of an installation and positioning tool (1) for mounting equipment on a wall according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, bolts (7) and nuts (8, 8') are used to secure the vertical frames (3, 4) to the horizontal frame (2). The first vertical frame (3) is secured by tightening a wing nut (8) from the front of the first vertical frame (3) to the bolt (7) that passes through the rail (5) and the insertion hole (10) of the first vertical frame from the rear of the horizontal frame (2). To adjust the position of the first vertical frame (3), loosen the wing nut (8) and slide the bolt (7) within the rail (5). After adjustment is complete, tighten the wing nut (8) to secure the first vertical frame (3). The horizontal frame (2) has a through hole (9) for fixing the second vertical frame, and the second vertical frame (4) is fixed by tightening a bolt (7) that is inserted through the through hole (9) for fixing the second vertical frame from the back surface of the horizontal frame (2) and the through hole (10) of the second vertical frame with a nut (8') from the surface of the second vertical frame (4).

[0029] The means for fixing the vertical frames (3, 4) to the horizontal frame (2) is not limited to bolts and nuts, but may be any means that allows the first vertical frame (3) to be slidably guided and fixed on the horizontal frame (2). The second vertical frame (4) may be fixed to the horizontal frame (2) so that it cannot be removed.

[0030] [Embodiment] An example of use of an installation and positioning tool according to one embodiment of the present invention for mounting equipment on a wall surface will be described below. As shown in Figure 6, when mounting equipment on a wall surface, the installation and positioning tool (1) is placed so that the second vertical frame (4) is aligned with the second leg (L2) of the equipment (A), and the first vertical frame (3) is slid on the rails (5) of the horizontal frame (2) as shown by the arrow (a) to align it with the first leg (L1) of the equipment (A), and the wing nuts (8) are tightened to secure it.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 7, the first and second vertical frames (3, 4) are fixed at the same interval as the first and second legs (L1, L2) of the equipment (A).

[0032] Once the first vertical frame (3) has been fixed in the correct position on the horizontal frame (2), as shown in Figure 8, the positioning tool (1) is placed on the wall surface (W) at the location where the equipment (A) is to be installed, and the horizontal frame (2) is adjusted to be level using a level (11) placed on the surface of the horizontal frame (2).

[0033] The type of level (11) is not important, but since it is used to position the horizontal frame (2) horizontally, it is preferable to select one that can be fixed to the horizontal frame (2) in advance.

[0034] After placing the positioning tool (1) on the wall surface (W) so that the horizontal frame (2) is horizontal, marks are made on the wall surface (W) at four locations through the perforations (6) for marking the wall surface provided above and below the first and second vertical frames (3, 4), as shown in Figure 9. Figure 10 shows the state after the positioning tool (1) placed on the wall surface (W) has been removed after the marks have been made on the wall surface (W) through the four perforations (6). Four marks (12) have been made on the wall surface (W).

[0035] As shown in FIG. 11, four holes (H) are drilled at the positions of the marks (12) on the wall surface (W) using a drill or the like.

[0036] As shown in Figure 12, mounting brackets (S1, S2 (S2 is not shown)) for the equipment (A) are attached to four holes (H) drilled in the wall surface (W). After the mounting brackets (S1, S2) are attached to the wall surface (W), the legs (L1, L2) of the equipment (A) are placed on the mounting brackets (S1, S2) and fixed as shown in Figure 13. Figure 14 shows the state in which the installation of the equipment (A) on the wall surface (W) is complete.

[0037] For example, anchor bolts can be driven into holes (H) drilled in the wall (W) to attach the mounting brackets (S1, S2), which can easily and firmly secure the mounting brackets to the wall (W). If the wall (W) is made of wood, it is also preferable to use screws to secure the mounting brackets (S1, S2). The size of the holes (H) drilled in the wall (W) and the means for securing the mounting brackets (S1, S2) should be selected arbitrarily depending on the type, size, and weight of the equipment (A) and the condition, type, and environment of the wall, and there are no restrictions on the type.

[0038] If the device (A) is an air conditioner or an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, it is installed on a wall (W) using the mounting brackets (S1, S2) as shown in the drawings and explained as an embodiment, but the shape of the mounting brackets does not matter as long as they are fixed at four points using the installation positioning tool (1) for attaching the device to a wall according to the present invention. If the device (A) itself is equipped with an installation mechanism such as a hook receiver, the device can also be installed by fixing the hooks to four marks (12) on the wall (W) using the positioning tool (1).

[0039] According to the present invention, four holes with accurate spacing for installing equipment on a wall surface can be easily obtained, and furthermore, there is no need to fix components to the wall surface for adjusting the position and spacing, which also contributes to preserving the appearance of the building.

[0040] The installation and positioning tool for mounting equipment on a wall according to the present invention does not require any special skills to use, and anyone can easily obtain four holes with accurate spacing for mounting equipment on a wall. Furthermore, there is no need to take detailed measurements of the wall or equipment, and the horizontal members of the mounting fixture for mounting the equipment on the wall are no longer required, which simplifies the installation work itself and improves work efficiency. The reduction in the number of mounting members also reduces elements that detract from the aesthetic appearance of the wall.

[0041] 1 Installation positioning tool for attaching equipment to a wall surface 2 Horizontal frame 3 First vertical frame 4 Second vertical frame 5 Rail 6 Drilling hole for marking the wall surface 7 Bolt 8 Wing nut 8' Nut 9 Through hole for fixing the second vertical frame 10 Through hole in the vertical frame 11 Level 12 Mark A Equipment L1 First leg L2 Second leg a Arrow (indicating sliding of the first vertical frame) W Wall surface H Hole drilled in the wall surface S1 Mounting bracket S2 Mounting bracket

Claims

1. A mounting positioning tool for attaching equipment to a wall, the tool is: It comprises a horizontal frame and first and second vertical frames, The horizontal frame has a rail configured to slidably guide and fix the first vertical frame from one end to the other end of the horizontal frame, and the second vertical frame is configured to be fixed to the other end. The first and second vertical frames each have perforations at the same positions on their upper and lower parts for marking the wall surface. The means for fixing the horizontal frame and the first and second vertical frames are bolts and nuts. The horizontal frame has an insertion hole for fixing the second vertical frame, The first and second vertical frames have through holes at the same position in the longitudinal direction for being fixed to the horizontal frame. The first and second vertical frames are placed on the horizontal frame, the through holes in the horizontal frame for fixing the rails and the second vertical frame are aligned with the through holes in the first and second vertical frames for fixing to the horizontal frame, the bolts are inserted from the back surface of the horizontal frame through the through holes for fixing the rails and the second vertical frame, and the ends of the bolts inserted through the through holes in the horizontal frame are tightened with nuts to secure them. A tool characterized by the following features.

2. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal frame is equipped with a spirit level near the center.

3. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the nut is a nut that can be tightened by hand.

4. The tool according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal frame is provided with a scale along the rail.

5. A method for installing equipment on a wall using the tool described in claim 1, (I) Aligning the second vertical frame of the tool with one of the pair of legs of the equipment, and sliding the first vertical frame of the tool along the rail to align it with the other of the pair of legs, and then fixing it in place; (II) The step of placing the tool fixed in step (I) on the wall surface and marking the wall surface through the four holes drilled in the first and second vertical frames for marking the wall surface, (III) A step of providing holes for fixing wall mounting brackets at the positions of the four marks on the wall surface made in step (II), (IV) The step of fixing the wall mounting bracket to the hole provided in the wall surface in step (III), (V) A step of attaching the pair of legs of the equipment to the wall mounting bracket fixed to the wall surface in step (IV), Methods that include...

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein in step (IV) above, anchor bolts are embedded in the holes provided in the wall surface and the wall mounting bracket is fixed.

7. The tool according to claims 1 to 6, wherein the aforementioned device is an air conditioner or an outdoor unit of an air conditioner.