Practical and frictionless leveling tool

Abstract

The present invention relates to a leveling tool (1) for adjusting, leveling and equalising the surface levels of coating materials (K) used on floors and walls, which comprises; at least one transfer apparatus (2) containing a pressure surface (22) located on the transfer body (21) to press the coating material (K), a holding apparatus (3) consisting of a holding part (31) that has a shape that moves linearly without turning within the internal volume of the transfer body (21) and at least one holding post (32) with a first screw thread (321) in the form of a screw pitch, a hook structure (4) connected to the holding apparatus (3) and adapted to hold the coating material (K) from the lower part of the coating material (K), a gripping body (51), adapted for linear movement of the gripping apparatus (3) in the transfer apparatus (2) by means of a rotational force applied thereto, which is utilised by means of the first upper surface (25) of the transfer apparatus (2) in 15 connection with the gripping post (32), at least one gripping apparatus (5) comprising a second groove hole (53) having a second thread (531) structure including a screw step for connecting the holder post (32) to the gripping body (51), and the outer surface of the gripping body (51) having a rotatable shape with a clamping means.

Description

[0001] PRACTICAL AND FRICTIONLESS LEVELING TOOL

[0002] Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to a leveling tool which is used for leveling, smoothing and covering the front surfaces of natural and artificial coating materials used in the floor and wall coverings of buildings during their application, coating and laying with adhesive mortar on a substrate and which does not require much force and which does not create plastic waste before, during and after use, and which does not create additional friction on the material to which it applies pressure when used.

[0004] Prior Art

[0005] Today, natural and artificial surface covering materials (ceramic tile, marble, andesite, granite, granite ceramic, etc.) are used to cover wall and floor surfaces. Covering materials are placed on a surface piece by piece (tile, rectangle, polygon piece, etc.) and a reasonable distance between each covering piece is left between the joint space. The joint space left between each piece of said coating materials must be equal at every point throughout the coating and the upper surfaces of each coating piece must be on the same plane and at the same level. Cement-based adhesive mortars are generally used for applying coating materials on wall and floor surfaces. During the drying and hardening of this adhesive mortar, volumetric shrinkage and reduction occur. Forces resulting from volumetric shrinkage move the coating material from its initial position. Therefore, the coating materials may deviate from their plane, and a flooring or covering devoid of aesthetics may be formed, with a difference in level (height) between each part. In terms of aesthetics and technical aspects, when the coating materials are laid on the floor and wall surfaces, the visible front surfaces must be on the same plane, level and grading to eliminate tolerance differences. In the state of the art, in order to eliminate the level differences in the coating materials, there are apparatus (tools and equipment) that are used to eliminate the level differences in the coating material by passing to the lower part of the coating material from one side and applying pressure to the coating material from the upper part. In these state of the art devices, the part pressing the coating is turned by the user and the part holding the hook does not move. The surface of the apparatus that presses on the coating rotates by contacting the coating with a rotating movement and thus tries to equalize the coatings by applying pressure on the coatings. In this case, as the surface of the apparatus pressing on the coating turns and applies pressure to the coating, friction occurs between the coating and the apparatus, which can damage the coating material and makes it very difficult for the user to turn the apparatus. Another problem of the state of the art is that if the user tightens the apparatus by rotating it, it may be necessary to apply a lot of force, and this may create ergonomic problems for the user.

[0006] As seen in the applications numbered CN210659162, CN206829569 and CN207092495, in order to prevent rotation of the screw rod structure holding the hook structure, these screw rod structures are kept fixed and the rotation movement of the parts pressing on the upper surface of the coating material is performed. The technical problem in these applications is that the parts pressing on the upper surface of the coating material may damage the coating material as a result of rotational movement with friction to the coating material and excessive power is consumed due to the friction.

[0007] In the applications numbered CN209907881 and CN210482938, the rotational movement of the parts pressing on the upper surface of the coating material is carried out by friction with the coating material, but unlike this application, an additional rotation apparatus is used for easy rotation of the parts pressing on the upper surface of the coating material. However, as seen in these applications, there is a system of rotational movement of the parts pressing on the upper surface of the coating material by friction against the coating material. The technical problem in these applications is that the parts pressing on the upper surface of the coating material may damage the coating material as a result of rotational movement with friction to the coating material and excessive power is consumed due to the friction.

[0008] Brief Description of the Invention

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide a practical and frictionless leveling device for adjusting, correcting and leveling the front surface levels of the coating materials used on the floors and walls of buildings without creating rotational friction on the coating material.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to realise a long-lasting, practical and frictionless leveling tool, the moving parts of which constitute the force mechanism and the working mechanism being partially isolated from the external environment and not being affected by adverse conditions such as dust, dirt and mortar arising from external conditions.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to realise a practical and frictionless leveling device which converts rotational motion, rotational force, moment force into bidirectional (up and down) linear motion on the vertical axis.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide a practical and frictionless leveling tool which does not generate plastic waste before, during and after use, can be used repeatedly and is economical.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a practical and frictionless leveling tool which can be practically assembled and disassembled and which is easy to use with an ergonomic structure. Another object of the present invention is to provide a practical and frictionless leveling tool for leveling and smoothing the upper surfaces of coating materials by tolerating and compensating for thickness differences (tolerances) between each part of the coating materials.

[0014] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a practical and frictionless leveling tool which minimises frictional forces during use, thereby enabling the user to expend less energy.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to realise a practical and frictionless leveling tool which does not damage, scratch or harm the front surfaces of the coating materials by not generating forces such as friction, impact or twisting on the front surfaces of the coating materials.

[0016] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0017] Among figures relating to a practical and frictionless leveling tool for achieving the object of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 1. Bottom side perspective view of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, mounted with a clamping means.

[0019] Figure 2. Top side perspective view of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, mounted with a clamping means.

[0020] Figure 3. Side view of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, mounted with a clamping means.

[0021] Figure 4. Top and cross-sectional view of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, assembled with a clamping means.

[0022] Figure 5. Cross-sectional perspective view of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, assembled with a clamping means.

[0023] Figure 6. Exploded perspective view of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention with a clamping means. Figure 7. Top perspective view of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8. Bottom perspective view of an assembled version of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 9. Top view of an assembled version of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 10. Bottom view of an assembled version of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 11. Side view of an assembled version of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 12. Side view of an assembled version of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention from another angle.

[0029] Figure 13. Top view and side sectional view of the assembly of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 14. Top perspective cross sectional view of an assembled version of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 15. Exploded perspective view of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 16. Top perspective view of the transfer apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 17. Bottom perspective view of the transfer apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 18. Top perspective view of the gripping apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 19. Bottom perspective view of the gripping apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 20. Front perspective view of the holding apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 21. Top and cross sectional view of the holding apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention. Figure 22. Cross sectional perspective view of the holding apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 23. Cross sectional perspective view of the hook structure of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 24. Cross sectional perspective view of the different embodiments of the hook structure of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 25. Perspective and sectional views of the hook structure on the holding apparatus of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 26. Perspective view of a flexible element in a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 27. Perspective view of the flexible element of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention on the holding apparatus.

[0043] Figure 28. Top perspective view of a clamping means used in a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 29. Bottom perspective view of a clamping means used in a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 30. Top and side view of a clamping means used in a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 31. Side view of a clamping means used in a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 32. Side sectional view of the flexible element of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, when the flexible element is pressed.

[0048] Figure 33. Perspective view of the first step of the operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 34. Perspective view of the second step of the operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention. Figure 35. Perspective view of the third step of the operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 36. Perspective view of the fourth step of the operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 37. Perspective view of the fifth step of the operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 38. Perspective view of the sixth step of the operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 39. Perspective view of the seventh step of the operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 40. Perspective view of the eighth step of the operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 41. Side section and detail view of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention as it performs the leveling task.

[0056] Figure 42. Perspective view of an embodiment of a clamping means for use in a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 43. Top perspective view of an embodiment the transfer apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 44. Bottom perspective view of an embodiment the transfer apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 45. Top perspective view of an embodiment the holding apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 46. Top perspective view of an embodiment the gripping apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 47. Bottom perspective view of an embodiment the gripping apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 48. Top perspective view of an embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 49. Bottom perspective view of an embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention. Figure 50. Top and cross-sectional side view of an embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 51. Side perspective sectional view of an embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention in use with a flexible element.

[0065] Figure 52. Side perspective sectional view of an embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention without a flexible element.

[0066] Figure 53. Perspective view of an embodiment of a clamping means for use in a practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0067] Figure 54. Perspective view of an embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, in which the clamping means is provided with a finger rail.

[0068] Figure 55. Perspective view of another embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, in which the clamping means is provided with a finger rail.

[0069] Figure 56. Perspective view of another embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, in which the clamping means is provided with a finger rail.

[0070] Figure 57. Perspective view of another embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention and the clamping means used in the embodiment with finger rails before use.

[0071] Figure 58. Perspective view of another embodiment of the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention and the clamping means used in the embodiment with finger rails during use.

[0072] Figure 59. Top and bottom perspective view of the clamping means used in the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention, which is compatible with the drill.

[0073] Figure 60. Bottom perspective view of an embodiment of the transfer apparatus of a practical and frictionless leveling tool according to the present invention, comprising a grooved structure or a gear structure. Figure 61. Bottom perspective view of the embodiment of the transfer apparatus, which comprises a friction layer, in the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 62. Bottom perspective view of the embodiment of the transfer apparatus, which comprises a friction layer, in the practical and frictionless leveling tool of the present invention.

[0075] Figure 63. Side perspective view of the embodiment of the hook structure comprising a one-way hook in the practical and frictionless leveling device of the present invention.

[0076] The parts in the figure are enumerated one by one and the parts correspond to these numbers are given in the following.

[0077] 100. Leveling tool assembly

[0078] 1. Leveling tool

[0079] 2. Transfer apparatus

[0080] 21. Transfer body

[0081] 22. Pressure surface

[0082] 23. First outer wall

[0083] 24. First inner wall

[0084] 25. First upper surface

[0085] 251. First groove hole

[0086] 3. Holding apparatus

[0087] 31. Holder piece

[0088] 311. Holder upper surface

[0089] 312. Holder side edge

[0090] 313. Holder bottom surface

[0091] 32. Holder post

[0092] 321. First screw thread

[0093] 322. Slot

[0094] 3221. Upper support 3222. Lower support . Hooked structure

[0095] 41. Hook portion

[0096] 411. First hook

[0097] 412. Second hook

[0098] 42. Hook post

[0099] 43. Connection head

[0100] 431. Lower pressure part

[0101] 432. Side pressure part

[0102] 433. Upper pressure part

[0103] 5. Gripping apparatus

[0104] 51. Grip body

[0105] 52. Second outer surface

[0106] 53. Second groove hole

[0107] 531. Second screw thread

[0108] 54. Grip base

[0109] 55. Sidewall

[0110] 56. Separator

[0111] 6. Flexible element

[0112] 7. Clamping means

[0113] 71. Clamping body

[0114] 72. Key groove

[0115] 721. Groove inner surface

[0116] 73. Holding portion

[0117] 74. Finger rail

[0118] 741. Ring structure

[0119] 742. Slit

[0120] 75. Handle portion

[0121] 76. Connection extension

[0122] K. Coating material

[0123] Y. Adhesive mortar (Y) A. Substrate (screed, plaster, concrete, old coating, etc.)

[0124] D. Jointjoint gap (D)

[0125] Leveling tool (1) used to adjust, correct and equalize the surface levels of the coating materials (K) used on the floor and walls; it comprises at least one gripping apparatus (5) comprising

[0126] • at least one transfer apparatus (2) comprising a transfer body (21) having a volume in its interior, a pressure surface (22) disposed on the transfer body (21) for pressing the coating material (K), and a first upper surface (25) forming an opposite surface of the pressing surface (22) and having a first groove hole (251) in the form of an opening,

[0127] • a holding apparatus (3) comprising a holder piece (31) having a shape for linear non-rotationally travelling within the internal volume of the transfer body (21), and at least one holder post (32) extending through the holder piece (31) into the first groove hole (251) and having a first screw thread (321) in the form of a screw step,

[0128] • A hook structure (4) adapted to hold the coating material (K) from the lower part of the coating material (K), which is connected to the holding apparatus (3),

[0129] • A gripping body (51) which is used by connecting onto the holder post (32) through the first upper surface (25) of the transfer apparatus (2),

[0130] - which is adapted to allow the holding apparatus (3) to move linearly within the transfer apparatus (2) with the rotational force applied thereon, a second groove hole (53) with a second screw thread (531) structure containing a screw pitch for connecting the holder post (32) into the gripping body (51) and in which the gripping body (51) outer surface has a shape that can be rotated with a clamping means. The inventive leveling tool (1) comprises a transfer apparatus (2) for applying pressure on the coating material (K), a holding apparatus (3) movable within the transfer apparatus (2) for moving the hook structure (4) and a gripping apparatus (5) for moving the holding apparatus (3). Said transfer apparatus (2) comprises a pressure surface (22) positioned on the coating material (K) and a first groove hole (251) on the opposite surface not pressing on the coating material (K), and can press on the coating material (K) without rotation. Said holding apparatus (3) comprises a holder piece (31) on the inner side of the transfer apparatus (2), and a holder post (32) extending through the holder piece (31) and passing through the first groove hole (251). There is a first screw thread (321) in the form of a screw pitch on the holder post (32). The internal volume of the transfer apparatus (2) of said holding post (32) and the holder piece (31) have a shape in which the holder piece (31) does not rotate around its own axis. There is a hook structure (4) connected to said holding apparatus (3) and used to hold on to the coating material (K) from the lower surface of the coating. The hook structure (4) moves up and down together with the holding apparatus (3). Said gripping apparatus (5) comprises a second groove hole (53) whose inner part comprises a second screw thread (531) and a second outer surface (52) so that it can be turned from the outside. Said second outer surface (52) is graspable by a clamping means, so that the leveling tool (1) can be used for quick insertion and removal of the same and so that the user can insert and remove it with less force. In this way, the gripping apparatus (5) can be turned by grasping its outer surface with a clamping means, and this provides an ergonomic advantage for the user. In addition, the outer surface, which has a structure that can be grasped by the clamping means, enables the user to assemble and disassemble the leveling tool (1) more quickly.

[0131] One of the major differences in the leveling tool (1) compared to the state of the art is that the friction takes place between the first upper surface (25) of the transfer apparatus (2) and the gripping apparatus (5), but not on the coating material (K). Another difference of the leveling tool (1) according to the state of the art is that the second outer surface (52) of the gripping apparatus (5) has an outer shape which can be turned with a clamping means.

[0132] In the embodiment of the leveling tool (1) of the present invention, the hook structure (4), which is connected to the holding apparatus (3), is firstly attached at one end to the lower surface of the coating materials (K) and the transfer apparatus (2) is placed so that the pressure surface (22) is placed on the upper surface of the coating. While in this position, the gripping apparatus (5) is rotated and with the rotation of the gripping apparatus (5), the gripping apparatus (5) moves linearly without rotating so that the gripping apparatus (3) moves away from the coating material (K) by matching the screw steps on the second groove hole (53) of the gripping apparatus (3) with the holder post (32). With this movement of the holding apparatus (3), the coating material (K) remains between the hook structure (4) at the lower part and the transfer apparatus (2) at the upper part of the pressure surface (22) and the surface levels of the coating materials (K) on the pressure surface (22) are adjusted, corrected and / or equalised. The important point here is that by rotating the gripping apparatus (5), the holding apparatus (3) advances linearly within the internal volume of the transfer apparatus (2) without rotation. In order for this movement to occur, the holding part (31) located in the holding apparatus (3) and the inner part of the transfer apparatus (2) are in contact with at least one wall, and in this way, the holding part (31) does not rotate inside the transfer apparatus (2). Since no rotational movement occurs, the holding apparatus (3) moves towards and away from the coating material (K) throughout the internal volume of the transfer apparatus (2).

[0133] In one embodiment of the invention, there is a gripping apparatus (5) comprising an outer surface in the form of a non-circular wall structure in order to rotate the outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5) with a clamping means. A completely circular structure cannot be rotated because it cannot be held by a clamping means (7). Therefore, the outer wall structure of the gripping apparatus (5) is not completely circular. In one embodiment of the invention, the outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5) is in the shape of a polygon so that it can be rotated with a clamping means. In this embodiment, the gripping apparatus (5) comprises multiple gripping walls that are angled to each other so that the outer surface can be rotated with a clamping means.

[0134] In one embodiment of the invention, the outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5) is in the shape of a square so that it can be rotated with a clamping means. In this embodiment, the gripping apparatus (5) comprises 4 walls that are angled to each other so that the outer surface can be rotated with a clamping means.

[0135] In one embodiment of the invention, the gripping apparatus (5) comprises a second groove hole (53) having a hole-shaped inner portion and comprising a second screw thread (531) structure, a grip base (54) and a second outer surface (52) portion for applying pressure on the transfer apparatus (2), said second outer surface (52) comprising a sidewall (55) extending in the opposite direction of the grip base (54) from the end point of the second screw thread (531) structure. Said sidewall (55) extends from the part where the second screw thread (531) structure ends and can protect the outward extending part of the holder post (32) from external factors.

[0136] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one separator (56) is provided on the outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5), which is in the form of a protrusion and is used to prevent contact between the gripping key and the transfer apparatus (2) when the transfer apparatus (2) is rotated with a clamping means. Said separator (56) can be located on the second outer surface (52) or on the sidewall (55) of the gripping apparatus (5). Said separator (56) is used to prevent friction between the part clamping means and the transfer apparatus (2), and prevents deformation due to friction on the transfer apparatus (2) and prevents power loss due to friction. In another embodiment of the invention, the separator (56) is positioned on the second outer surface (52), closer to the grip base (54). In this way, the clamping means is placed further on the gripping apparatus (5). In another embodiment of the invention, the separator (56) is positioned on the second outer surface (52) in a way that is uninterrupted all around.

[0137] In one embodiment of the invention, the transfer apparatus (2) comprises a transfer body (21) which is located in the portion between the pressure surface

[0138] (22) and the first upper surface (25), a first inner wall (24) forming the side wall / surface portion and forming the inner facing surface, and a first outer wall

[0139] (23) forming the outer facing surface.

[0140] In one embodiment of the invention, the holder piece (31) in the holding apparatus (3) has a shape which is not completely circular in order to move linearly without rotation within the inner volume of the transfer body (21), and moves within the inner volume of the transfer body (21) which is not completely circular in shape. Here, there is a first inner wall (24) section to form the internal volume of the transfer body (21), which is not completely circular.

[0141] In another embodiment of the invention, the holder piece (31) is in the shape of a polygon and can move linearly without rotating within the internal volume of the polygonal transfer body (21).

[0142] In one embodiment of the invention, the holder piece (31) comprises the following;

[0143] - A holder upper surface (311) forming the side facing the first upper surface (25),

[0144] - A holder lower surface (313) that forms the opposite surface relative to the holder upper surface (311) and

[0145] - Holder side edge (312), which is the part where the holder upper surface (311) and the holder lower surface (313) edge parts meet. Said holder side edge (312) has a comerless structure in order to create minimum friction with the internal volume of the transfer body (21). Said holder side edge (312) has a radius structure with circular shaped elbow parts in order to create minimum friction with the internal volume of the transfer body (21). One of the major differences in said leveling tool (1) compared to the state of the art is that it comprises a holder piece (31) which resists the rotational force and prevents the holding apparatus (3) from rotating in the inner volume of the transfer body (21), and that the elbow portions of the holder side edge (312) have a radius structure having a circular shape, thereby creating a minimum level of friction with the first inner wall (24).

[0146] In one embodiment of the invention, the hook structure (4) comprises the following;

[0147] - A hook part (41) adapted to hold the coating material (K) from the lower part of the coating material (K),

[0148] - A hook post (42) extends from the hook part (41) through the joint gap (D) between the coating materials (K) and towards the holding apparatus (3),

[0149] - A connection head (43) located at the end of the hook post (42) and connected to the hook post (42) for connection to the holding part (3).

[0150] In one embodiment of the invention, the connection head (43) comprises a lower pressure part (431), which is located at the end part of the hook post (42) and is connected to the hook post (42) for connection to the holding part, and a side pressure part (432) extending from the lower pressure part (431) and an upper pressure part (433) positioned parallel or close to parallel to the lower pressure part (431) on the side pressure part (432).

[0151] In one embodiment of the invention, the connection head (43); is in the form of a letter U turned sideways. In one embodiment of the invention, the connection head (43); is in the form of a letter H turned sideways.

[0152] In one embodiment of the invention, the connection head (43); has a form formed by the combination of multiple triangular forms.

[0153] In one embodiment of the invention, the connection head (43); is in the form of a polygon.

[0154] These connection head (43) forms ensure that the hook structure (4) can be held more tightly within the holding part.

[0155] In one embodiment of the invention, the hook structure (41) located in the hook structure (4) contains a first hook (411) extending from the hook post (42) to grasp the coating material (K) from its lower surface. In another embodiment of the invention, the hook structure (41) comprises a first hook (411) and a second hook (412) located in opposite directions at the end of the hook (42).

[0156] In one embodiment of the invention, there is at least one slot (322) located on the holding apparatus (3) and used to connect it to the hook structure (4). Said slot (322) is located in the inner part of the holding apparatus (3) or from its outer surface to its inner surface and enables it to be inserted into or attached to the hook structure (4). In this way, the hook structure (4) can also move with the movement of the holding apparatus (3).

[0157] In an embodiment of the invention, the slot (322) located in the holding apparatus

[0158] (3) can be inserted into the hook post (42), lower pressure piece (431), side pressure piece (432) and upper pressure piece (433) located in the hook structure

[0159] (4) or in a structure where it can be settled. In one embodiment of the invention, the slot (322) is on the outer surface of the holder post (32); It contains a lower support (3222) in the form of a recess where the lower pressure part (431) will be placed, and an upper support (3221) in the form of a recess where the upper pressure part (433) will be placed. In this way, the slot (322) creates a recessed form in the shape of a side letter U in which the side pressure part (432), the lower pressure part (431) and the upper pressure part (433) can be placed. Since the slot (322) is on the outer surface of the holding post (32), the lower and upper pressure parts located in the hook structure (4) can be placed into the side U-shaped recess from the outside and removed in the same way.

[0160] In an embodiment of the invention, there is at least one flexible element (6) used by positioning it between the holder upper surface (311) located in the holding apparatus (3) and the first upper surface (25) located in the transfer apparatus (2). Said flexible element (6) constantly applies pressure on the first upper surface (25) and thus ensures that the gripping apparatus (5) is continuously pulled towards the first upper surface (25). In this way, the passage of unwanted substances such as dirt, dust, mortar waste, adhesive waste between the gripping apparatus (5) and the transfer apparatus (2) is further prevented. In another embodiment of the invention, the flexible element (6) is a spring.

[0161] In one embodiment of the invention, the transfer apparatus (2) has a rough structure, serrated structure or toothed structure located on the pressure surface (22) and used to prevent the transfer apparatus (2) from sliding over the surface of the coating material (K).

[0162] In one embodiment of the invention, there is a friction layer (film layer) located on the pressure surface (22) of the transfer apparatus (2) and used to increase the friction on the pressure surface (22) of the transfer apparatus (2). In another embodiment of the invention, the friction layer is solvent-based paint, resin-based adhesive or an adhesive tape. With the friction layer created, the rotation movement of the holding apparatus (3) and the transfer apparatus (2) are prevented from rotating on the coating material (K).

[0163] In one embodiment of the invention, the clamping means (7) used to tighten and open (install-disassemble) said gripping apparatus (5) in said leveling tool (1); comprising of the following;

[0164] - At least one clamping body (71),

[0165] - A key groove (72) disposed in at least one part of the clamping body (71) and having a groove inner surface (721) adapted to pass into the inner part of the outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5) and to be held in the inner part thereof without rotation.

[0166] In one embodiment of the invention, the clamping means (7) used to tighten and open (install-disassemble) one grip apparatus (5) in a leveling device (1); comprising of the following;

[0167] - At least one clamping body (71),

[0168] - A key groove (72) disposed in at least one part of the clamping body (71) and having a groove inner surface (721) adapted to pass an outer surface of a gripping apparatus (5) into the inner part thereof.

[0169] Leveling tool assembly (100) used for adjusting, correcting and leveling the surface levels of coating materials (K) used on floors and walls; comprises the following;

[0170] • At least one transfer apparatus (2) comprising a transfer body (21) having a volume in its interior, a pressing surface (22) disposed on the transfer body (21) for pressing the coating material (K), and a first upper surface (25) forming an opposite surface of the pressing surface (22) and having a first groove hole (251) in the form of an opening,

[0171] • A holding apparatus (3) comprising a holder piece (31) having a shape for linear non-rotationally travelling within the internal volume of the transfer body (21), and at least one holder post (32) extending through the holder piece (31) into the first groove hole (251) and having a first screw thread (321) in the form of a screw step,

[0172] • A hook structure (4) adapted to hold the coating material (K) from the lower part of the coating material (K), which is connected to the holding apparatus (3),

[0173] • At least one gripping apparatus (5) which is used by connecting the transfer apparatus (2) to the holder post (32) via its first upper surface (25),

[0174] - which is adapted to allow the holding apparatus (3) to move linearly within the transfer apparatus (2) with the rotational force applied thereon,

[0175] - which comprises a second groove hole (53) having a screw thread (521) structure containing a screw pitch for connecting the gripper post (32) therein and

[0176] - which has a shape whose outer surface can be rotated with a clamping means and

[0177] • a clamping means (7) for clamping and unscrewing a gripping apparatus (5) in a leveling tool (1), comprising at least one clamping body (71), a key groove (72) provided in at least a part of the clamping body (71) and having a groove inner surface (721) adapted to pass through an outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5).

[0178] Said clamping means (7) comprises a clamping body (71) in the form of a body and a key groove (72) which is located on the clamping body (71) and into which the gripping apparatus (5) passes. Said clamping body (71) is rotatable by the user, and the key groove (72) has a structure which allows the leveling tool (1) to pass over the gripping apparatus (5) and to turn the gripping apparatus (5) by turning the clamping body (71). When it is desired to adjust, correct, equalise the surface levels of the coating materials (K) of said leveling tool (1), the clamping means (7) held on the clamping body (71) is passed onto the gripping apparatus (5) of the leveling tool (1) via the key groove(72). The clamping body (71) is then rotated by the user and the key groove (72) rotates the gripping apparatus (5) by contact with the groove inner surface (721) of the gripping apparatus (5). Likewise, when the leveling tool (1) is to be removed / disassembled from the coating materials (K), the clamping means (7) held on the clamping body (71) is passed onto the gripping apparatus (5) of the leveling tool (1) via the key groove

[0179] (72), the clamping body (71) is turned in the opposite direction by the user and the gripping apparatus (5) is turned with the key groove (72) in contact with the groove inner surface (721) of the gripping apparatus (5).

[0180] In one embodiment of the invention, the key groove (72) has a polygonal structure for holding the gripping apparatus (5), the groove inner surface (721) having a polygonal structure. In another embodiment of the invention, the key groove (72) has a square structure for holding the gripping apparatus (5), the groove inner surface (721) having a square structure.

[0181] In one embodiment of the invention, there is at least one gripping part (73) located on the clamping body (71) that enables / facilitates the user to grasp the clamping body (71) with the hand. In one embodiment of the invention, the holding part

[0182] (73) is in the form of a protrusion / elevation on the clamping body (71). In one embodiment of the invention, the holding part (73) comprises edges located on the clamping body (71) and the concave surface between these edges.

[0183] In one embodiment of the invention, at least two bidirectional key grooves (72) are provided on the two parts of the clamping body (71) and have a groove inner surface (721) adapted to pass into the inner part of the outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5) and to be held in the inner part thereof without rotation. In this way, the user can tighten / loosen the leveling tool (1) gripping apparatus (5) via the key groove (72) that is easiest for the user. In another embodiment of the invention, the clamping body (71) comprises a key groove(72) at one end and another key groove (72) at the other end corresponding to this end. In this way, the user can tighten / loosen the leveling tool (1) gripping apparatus (5) via the key groove (72) that is easiest for the user.

[0184] In one embodiment of the invention, there is a holding part (75) located on the clamping body (71) and used to enable the user to rotate the clamping body (71) with user’s hand. In another embodiment of the invention, the handle part (75) extends over the clamping body (71) and has a shape that the user can grasp with his / her finger.

[0185] In one embodiment of the invention, there is at least one finger rail (74) located on the clamping body (71) and having a shape and size that a user's finger can fit inside. The user places his / her finger on the finger rail (74) located on the clamping body (71), and in this way, he / she can easily carry and grasp the clamping body (71). In this way, a more ergonomic clamping pattern is created for the user. In another embodiment of the invention, the finger ring (74) is a ring (741) extending from the clamping body (71) and having a hole for a finger to enter therein. In another embodiment of the invention, the ring is provided with at least one slit (742) on the ring. Since the size of each user's finger circumference varies, there is a slit on the finger rail so that the finger rail can easily enter and exit each user's finger.

[0186] In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided at least one connection extension (76) for rotating the clamping means (7) with a drill, extending over the clamping body (71) and having a shape such that the drill rotation bit can pass thereon without rotating. The drill rotation head passes through the aforementioned connection extension and the rotational movement of the connection extension (76) and the clamping means (7) with the connection extension will be realised with the operation of the drill. In this way, the clamping means can be attached to an electric drill and can be used more quickly and more practically in the clamping and opening process. In a further embodiment of the invention, the outer surface of the connection extension (76) has the shape of a polygon and is thus compatible with the drill rotation head. In a further embodiment of the invention, the outer surface of the connection extension (76) is hexagonal and is thus compatible with the drill rotation head.

[0187] The operation of the practical and frictionless leveling tool and the way it is mounted on the coating are described in detail in the following text.

[0188] As shown in Figure 33, the leveling tool (1) is grasped by hand from the first outer wall (23) of the transfer body (21) in the transfer apparatus (2) so that the hook portion (41) is parallel to the joint cavity (D). Again in the direction of the vertical arrow shown in Figure 33, the leveling tool (1) is brought towards the joint gap (D) of the two coating materials (K) and the hook part (41) of the hook structure (4) is inserted inwards between the two coating materials (K) until it contacts the base (A) as shown in Figure 34. In the direction indicated by the rotation arrow in Figure 34 or vice versa, the leveling tool (1) is rotated and turned over the coating material (K) in the range of 10 to 90 degrees with respect to the joint gap (D). In this way, the hook portion (41) is orientated towards and enters the lower part of both coating materials (K), as can be seen in Figure 35 in the translated, rotated state. The transfer apparatus (2), which is held by hand from the first outer wall (23), is pressed towards the coating materials (K) in the direction of the vertical arrow in Figure 36, so that the pressure surface (22) comes into contact with the surface of the coating materials (K). As a result of this process, the holding apparatus (3) moves upwards towards the first upper surface (25) due to the reaction force coming from the hook part (41) which is in contact with the base (A), and compresses the flexible element (6) between the upper surface (311) of the holder and the first upper surface (25). Simultaneously, the gripping apparatus (5), which is connected to the holder post (32) via the first thread (321), breaks contact with the first upper surface (25) of the transfer device (2) and moves upwards and outwards. While holding the leveling tool (1) in this position with one hand, with the other hand, the clamping means (7) is grasped by the holding part (73) on the clamping body (71) as shown in Figure 37 and directed towards the gripping apparatus (5) in the direction of the vertical arrow shown in Figure 37. As shown in Figure 38, the clamping means (7), which is adapted to each other, is inserted into the gripping apparatus (5) through the key groove. The edge where the inlet of the key groove (72) and the groove inner surface (721) meet touches the separator (56) in the gripping apparatus (5) and the clamping means (7) is positioned in the gripping apparatus (5) and stops. In this way, the clamping means (7) does not touch the transfer device (2) in any way, so that no friction occurs between them. As shown in Figure 39, the clamping means (7), which is engaged, clamped and connected to the gripping apparatus (5), rotates the gripping apparatus (5) in the same direction on the first thread (321) of the holder post (32) by turning it in the clamping direction. This rotational movement moves the holding apparatus (3) and the hook structure (4) connected to the holding apparatus (3) upwards in a linear direction towards the first upper surface (25) in the inner volume of the transfer body (21). At this time, the holder side edge (312) of the holder piece (31) contacts the first inner wall (24) and generates a force against the rotational force. Due to this contact and counter-force, the holding apparatus (3) cannot rotate in the inner volume of the transfer body (21). The holder side edge (312), which tries to prevent the gripping apparatus (3) from rotating in the internal volume of the transfer body (21), is under the influence of the gripping apparatus (5) pulling upwards towards the first upper surface (25). Therefore, the holder side edge (312), which is in contact with the first inner wall (24) during clamping, has a cornerless structure with a minimum contact surface with the first inner wall (24) in order to minimize the friction force and for the user to spend less energy.

[0189] As the clamping means (7) turns the gripping apparatus (5) in the clamping direction, the upwardly moving gripping apparatus (3) and the hook part (41) of the hook structure (4) connected thereto contact the lower surface of both coating materials (K) and compress the coating material (K) between the hook part (41) and the pressure surface (22). Thus, as shown in the detail in Figure 41, the front surfaces of the two coating materials (K), which are positioned side by side and have a joint gap (D) between them, come to the same level, the same plane. Finally, as shown in Figure 40, the clamping means (7) is pulled upwards in the direction of the vertical arrow, perpendicular to the coating, and its contact with the gripping apparatus (5) is broken and removed.

[0190] Installation of the leveling tool (1) is described in the following text.

[0191] The leveling tool (1) consists of a plurality of compatible parts. Figure 15 shows the exploded view of the leveling tool (1). Accordingly, the assembly of the leveling device (1) comprises the following stages;

[0192] The connection head (43) in the hook structure (4) is placed, attached and combined into the slot (322) in the holding apparatus (3). In this connection, the upper pressure part (433) contacts the upper support (3221), and the lower pressure part (431) contacts the lower support (3222). Then, the flexible element (6) (spring) is attached to the holder post (32) of the holding apparatus (3) combined with the hook structure (4). As an example is seen in Figure 27, the flexible element (6) contacts the holder upper surface (311) (preferably). At this point, the diameter of the flexible element (6) is larger than the diameter of the holder post (32). The structure consisting of the holding apparatus (3), the hook structure (4) and the flexible element (6) is placed in the inner volume of the transfer body (21) of the transfer apparatus (2). This placement is done by passing the holder post (32) through the first groove hole (251) located on the first upper surface (25) of the transfer apparatus (2). Finally, the gripping apparatus is attached to the holder post (32) extending upwards from the first groove hole (251) by rotating it in the clamping direction.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A leveling tool (1) used for adjusting, correcting and leveling the surface levels of coating materials (K) used on floors and walls and characterized by;• At least one transfer apparatus (2) comprising a transfer body (21) having a volume in its interior, a pressure surface (22) disposed on the transfer body (21) for pressing the coating material (K), and a first upper surface (25) forming an opposite surface of the pressure surface (22) and having a first groove hole (251) in the form of an opening,• A holding apparatus (3) comprising a holder piece (31) having a shape that moves linearly without rotation within the internal volume of the transfer body (21), and at least one holder post (32) extending through the holder piece (31) into the first groove hole (251) and having a first screw thread (321) in the form of a screw step,• A hook structure (4) adapted to hold the coating material (K) from the lower part of the coating material (K), which is connected to the holding apparatus (3),• At least one gripping apparatus (5) which is used by connecting the transfer apparatus (2) to the holder post (32) via its first upper surface (25),- which is adapted to allow the holding apparatus (3) to move linearly within the transfer apparatus (2) with the rotational force applied thereon,- where said gripping apparatus (5) comprising a gripping body (51) comprises a second groove hole (53) with a second screw thread (531) structure containing a screw pitch for connecting the gripper post (32) into the gripping body (51) and- where the gripping body (51) outer surface has a shape can be rotated with a clamping means.

2. A leveling apparatus (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a gripping apparatus (5) whose outer surface comprises an outer surface in the form of a wall structure that is not completely circular so that it can be rotated with a clamping means.

3. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 1, characterized by gripping apparatus (5) whose outer surface is in the shape of a polygon so that it can be rotated with a clamping means.

4. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 3, characterized by gripping apparatus (5) whose outer surface is in the shape of a square so that it can be rotated with a clamping means.

5. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by gripping apparatus (5) comprising a second groove hole (53) in the form of a hole in its inner part and comprising a second screw thread (531) structure, a grip base (54) for applying pressure on the transfer apparatus (2) and a second outer surface (52) forming its outer part, and having a sidewall (55) extending in the opposite direction of the grip base (54) from the end point of the second screw thread (531) structure on said second outer surface (52).

6. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 5, characterized by sidewall (55) extending from the end of the second screw thread (531) and extending outwards from the holder post (32).

7. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by at least one separator (56) on the outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5), in the form of a protrusion and used to prevent the clamping means from contacting the transfer device (2) when the transfer device (2) is rotated with a clamping means.

8. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by transfer apparatus (2) which forms the side wall / surface portion of the transfer body (21) located in the portion between the pressure surface (22) and the first upper surface (25) and has the first inner wall (24) forming the surface facing interior and the first outer wall (23) forming the surface facing exterior.

9. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by a holder piece (31) having a non-completely circular shape for linear movement without rotation within the inner volume of the transfer body (21), adapted for movement within the inner volume of a transfer body (21) having a non-completely circular shape.

10. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by the holder piece (31) having the shape of a polygon and adapted to move linearly without rotation within the inner volume of the polygonshaped transfer body (21).

11. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by the holder piece (31) comprising a holder upper surface (311) forming a side facing the first upper surface (25), a holder lower surface (313) forming an opposite surface with respect to the holder upper surface (311), and a holder side edge (312) where the edge portions of the holder upper surface (311) and the holder lower surface (313) meet.

12. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 11 characterized by the holder side edge (312) having a comerless structure to minimise friction with the internal volume of the transfer body (21).

13. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 11 characterized by the holder side edge (312) having a radiused structure with a circular shape of the elbow portions.

14. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by the hook structure (4) comprising a hook portion (41) adapted to hold the coating material (K) from the lower part of the coating material (K), a hook post (42) extending from the hook portion (41) through the coating materials (K) towards the holding apparatus (3), a connection head (43) located at the end of the hook post (42) and connected to the hook post (42) for connection to the holder piece (31).

15. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 14 characterized by the connection head (43), comprising a lower pressure part (431) connected to the hook post (42) at the end of the hook post (42) for connection to the holder piece (31), and a side pressure part (432) extending from the lower pressure part (431), and an upper pressure part (433) positioned on the side pressure part (432) parallel or near parallel to the lower pressure part (431).

16. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 14 or claim 15 characterized by the connection head (43) shaped like a letter U turned sideways.

17. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 14 or claim 15 characterized by the connection head (43) shaped like a letter H turned sideways.

18. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 14 or claim 15 characterized by the connection head (43) in a form formed by the combination of multiple triangular forms.

19. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 14 or claim 15 characterized by the polygonal connection head (43).

20. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 14 or claim 15 characterized by the hook structure (41) comprising a first hook (411) extending from the hook post (42) to grasp the coating material (K) on its lower surface.

21. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 14 or claim 15 characterized by hook structure (41) comprising a first hook (411) and a second hook (412) located in opposite directions at the end of the hook post (42).

22. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by at least one slot (322) located on the holding apparatus (3) and used to connect the same to the hook structure (4).

23. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 22characterized by the slot (322), which has a structure in which the hook post (42), lower pressure part (431), side pressure part (432) and upper pressure part (433) located in the hook structure (4) can pass or settle and / or these parts can come out.

24. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 22 or claim 23 characterized by slot (322) on the outer surface of the holder post (32) comprising a recessed upper support (3221) for the lower pressure part (431), a recessed lower support (3222) for the upper pressure part.

25. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by at least one flexible element (6) used by positioning it between the holder upper surface (311) located in the holding apparatus (3) and the first upper surface (25) located in the transfer apparatus (2).

26. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 25 characterized by the flexible element (6) which is a spring.

27. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by the transfer apparatus (2) is a rough structure, serrated structure or toothed structure located on the pressure surface (22) and used to prevent the transfer apparatus (2) from sliding over the surface of the coating material (K).

28. A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by the transfer apparatus (2) is a friction layer located on the pressure surface (22) and used to increase the friction that will occur on the transfer apparatus (2) pressure surface (22).

29. A leveling tool (1) according to claim 28 characterized by the solventbased paint, resin-based adhesive, or friction layer, which is an adhesive tape.

30. Leveling tool assembly (100) used for adjusting, correcting and leveling the surface levels of coating materials (K) used on floors and characterized by,A leveling tool (1) according to any of the preceeding claims,A clamping means (7) for clamping and unscrewing a gripping apparatus (5) in a leveling tool (1), comprising at least one clamping body (71), a key groove (72) provided in at least a part of the clamping body (71) and having a groove inner surface (721) adapted to pass through an outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5).

31. A clamping means (7) used to tighten and open (install-disassemble) one gripping apparatus in a leveling tool and; characterized by- At least one clamping body (71),- A key groove (72) disposed in at least one part of the clamping body (71) and having a groove inner surface (721) adapted to pass an outer surface of a gripping apparatus (5) into the inner part thereof.

32. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by the groove inner surface (721) of the key groove (72), which has a polygonal structure, to hold the gripping apparatus (5), which has a polygonal structure.

33. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by the groove inner surface (721) of the key groove (72), which has a quadrangular structure, to hold the gripping apparatus (5), which has a quadrangular structure.

34. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by at least one gripping part (73) located on the clamping body (71) and enabling / facilitating the user to grasp the clamping body (71) with the hand.

35. A clamping means (7) according to claim 34 characterized by a holding part (73) comprising edges located on the clamping body (71) and a concave surface between these edges.

36. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by at least two bidirectional key grooves (72) located on the two parts of the clamping body (71) and having a groove inner surface (721) adapted to pass into the inner part of the outer surface of the gripping apparatus (5) and to hold on to the inner part without rotating.

37. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by on the clamping body (71), a key groove (72) at one end and another key groove (72) at the other end corresponding to this end.

38. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by a handle portion (75) on the clamping body (71) for rotating the clamping body (71) with the user's hand.

39. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by the handle portion (75) extending from the clamping body (71) and having a shape that the user can grasp with his / her finger.

40. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by at least one finger rail (74) located on the clamping body (71) and having a shape and size such that a finger of the user can pass through it.

41. A clamping means (7) according to claim 40 characterized by a finger rail (74) extending from the clamping body (71) and having a ring (741) with a hole through which a finger can be inserted.

42. A clamping means (7) according to claim 41 characterized by at least one slit (742) on the ring (74).

43. A clamping means (7) according to claim 30 or 31 characterized by at least one connection extension (76) for rotating the clamping body (71) with a drill, extending over the clamping body (71) and having a shape such that the drill rotation tip can pass over it without rotating.

44. A clamping means (7) according to claim 43 characterized by a connection extension (76) with an outer surface in the shape of a polygon.

45. A clamping means (7) according to claim 43 characterized by a connection extension (76) with an outer surface in the shape of a hexagon.

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