Adjusting device with an eccentrically located protruding portion and method for adjusting a mounting arrangement with said adjusting device

Abstract

An adjusting device (100) for a mounting arrangement (200), situated between a first part (300) and a second part (400), and a related method are disclosed. The adjusting device (100) comprises at least one element (110) with at least one feedthrough opening (112) for a fastening device (120). The at least one element (110) has at least one protruding portion (111) eccentrically located from a length axis of the fastening device (120). The at least one protruding portion (111) is protruding out of a first element surface (118), and the at least one element (110) has a first adjustment means (113), along at least a portion of its axial length (E), at its radially located surface, for rotational adjustment of the element (110) around the length axis (L) of the fastening device (120) in order to locate the protruding portion (111) in a desired position.

Description

ADJUSTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTSTECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to an adjusting device and method for an ad- justable mounting arrangement of two parts, where the adjusting device itself sits in a narrow space between the two parts, where it is difficult to access.BACKGROUND

[0002] An existing example of an above mentioned mounting arrangement can be click-in windows, see https / www.clickin.se / , EP3289159B1., where a window is mounted to a window opening stud. At least one protruding portion is fixated in the stud and corresponding connecting means are situated on the outside of the window frame. The click-in means, i.e. the protruding portion and the connecting means, are easily fixated in the studs before mounting the window, and thereafter engaged when the window is put into place.

[0003] One benefit of such arrangement is that no screws or the like will be visible on the inside of the window itself, neither does any openings have to be prepared in the window which can be subject to weakening, water leakage or rot in frames made of wood. Another benefit with such arrangements is that it makes the mounting procedure of the window easier.

[0004] Similar solution could be used for other arrangements where one part is mounted to another part with a narrow space between. Such arrangements could be mounting of walls, cabinets, closets, engines orthe like, where fitting of the parts are complicated due to narrow spaces between parts to be mounted. The narrow space between the two parts can be between 0,5 to 50 mm, for example.

[0005] One drawback of such click-in solutions is that the possibility of after-adjustment of alignments is not possible without dissembling the whole arrangement and reattach the click-in means, which can be deteriorating at least for the click-in means. There could be several reasons for the need of after-adjustments; there might be obstacles in the frames, making it impossible to arrange the mounting arrangements in straight lines, the whole window or part to be mounted might be warped in some direction, or simply the human error of misaligning or drifting with the screwdriver when fixating the mounting arrangements. Other reasons for misalignment not mentioned here might also be possible.

[0006] For whatever reason a mounted part is misaligned, there is a need for the possibility of after-alignment when the mounted part is in its mounted position, without disassemblingthe arrangement. There might also be other needs for repositioning a mounted part that does not involve alignments for straight, vertical or horizontal po- sitioning. An engine mounted in a tight space, might need to be rearranged for whatever functional purpose the engine could need, such as vibrations, fitting hoses or cables orthe like.

[0007] Further, another problem with after-alignment or adjustment, is that once the parts are mounted together, the space between the parts is very narrow, making it trickyfor any toolto reach any meansfor adjustment. The narrow space between the two parts can be between 0,5 to 50 mm, for example.SUMMARY

[0008] The present invention suggests solutions to the above-mentioned problems.The solutions comprise an adjusting device for a mounting arrangement, situated between a first part and a second part when in use, the adjusting device comprising; at least one element with at least one feedthrough opening for a fastening device, the at least one element having at least one protruding portion eccentrically located from a length axis of the fastening device, whereinthe at least one protruding portion is protruding out of a first element surface, and the at least one element has a first adjustment means, along at least a portion of its axial length, at its radially located surface, for rotational adjustment of the element around the length axis of the fastening device in order to locate the protruding portion in a desired position.

[0009] In some embodiments, the element is at least partly provided in a radial plane to the length axis of the fastening device and the protruding portion is at least partly provided at the element in a radial direction from the length axis of the fastening device. In some embodiments, the protruding portion has at least a portion in an axial direction, more or less parallel with the length axis of the fastening device.

[0010] In some embodiments, the adjustment of the protruding portion is an angular adjustment about the length axis of the fastening device. In some embodiments, the axial length is more or less parallel with the length axis of the fastening device.

[0011] In some embodiments, the adjusting device further comprises a fastening de- vice situated through the at least one feedthrough opening of the at least one element and protruding out of at least a second element surface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fastening device has drive means, along at least a portion of its axial length, at its radially located surface. In some embodiments, it provides for adjustments along the length axis of the fastening device.

[0013] In some embodiments, the adjusting device is attachable to said first part with said fastening device , the adjusting device is engageable with connecting means of said second part, said element being fixable with the protruding portion in the desirable position against the second part due to the fastening device being movable towards the second part and thus providing a pressing force towards the second part, fixating the desirable position of the protruding portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the protruding portion has engagement means for engagement with connecting means of the second part, wherein the element is fixable with the protruding portion in the desirable position due to the fastening device5 being movable towards the first part and thus providing a tension force between the second part and the element, fixatingthe desirable position of the protruding portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the protruding portion has second adjustment means w along at least a portion of its axial length, at its radially located surface.

[0016] In some embodiments, the fastening device has a recess, in its end surface situated on the first element surface, for attachment of the fastening device.15

[0017] In some embodiments, the protruding portion is protruding in an opposite direction to the main protrusion of the fastening device. In some embodiment the protruding portion has a length axis parallel to the length axis of the fastening device. 0

[0018] In some embodiments, the protruding portion is movable with respect to the element. In some embodiments, the protruding portion is rotatable with respect to the element.

[0019] In some embodiments, the protruding portion comprises two or more parts,5 which are movable relative each other, wherein the part furthest away from the element has second adjustment means, along at least a portion of its axial length, at its radially located surface.

[0020] In some embodiments, the feedthrough opening in the element is non-circu-0 lar. In some embodiments, the feedthrough opening has its opening area at least partly in a radial plane correspondingto the plane of the element.

[0021] The invention also comprises a method for adjusting a mounting arrangement, wherein a first part and a second part are fitted together, using at least one adjusting device according to any one of the previous claims, the method comprising the steps; - attaching the adjusting device to the first part by attaching a fastening device through the at least one feedthrough opening of the adjusting device in the first part,- fitting the second part in order to engage connection means at the second part with the adjusting device, - Adjusting the protruding portion, by moving the element of the adjusting device, until the protruding portion is moved to a desired position.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be described under referral to the appended drawings, in which

[0022] Figure 1 shows an example of use for an embodiment of an adjustment device of the invention, here four adjustment devices are used in a mounting arrange- ment for a window and a stud.

[0023] Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the invention from a) a side view, b) a perspective view from below and c) a perspective view from above.

[0024] Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the invention a) a side view, b) a perspective view from below and c) a perspective view from above.

[0025] Figure 4 shows embodiments of a fastening device. Figure 4a shows a wood or concrete screw. Figure 4b shows an embodiment of a bayonet coupling, and figure 4c shows a coupling recess.

[0026] Figure 5 shows embodiments of an element. Figure 5a shows an embodiment where the element cross section is in the shape of a triangle. Figure 5b shows an embodiment where the element has concave cross section, and figure 5c shows an embodiment where the element comprises two convex parts fitted together toform a bulky shape. Figure 5d shows different embodiments where the circumference of the element has different grabbable shapes.

[0027] Figure 6 shows embodiments of a feedthrough opening. Figure 6a shows an embodiment with a circular opening. Figures 6b-6c shows embodiments with elon- 5 gated feedthrough openings, where the opening in figure 6c also has notches.

[0028] Figure 7 shows embodiments of a protruding portion. Figure 7a shows an embodiment where the protruding portion has a dome-like shape, figure 7b shows a tilted cylinder and figure 7c a hook-like shape. Figures 7d-f shows both a side view and a top view for each embodiment, where figure 7 d shows a bayonet shape, fig- w ure 7e shows a protruding portion comprising a recess and figure 7f shows an embodiment where the protruding portion comprises two parts.

[0029] Figure 8 shows an embodiment illustrating a movement of the element, rotating around the length axis of the fastening element.

[0030] Figure 9 shows an embodiment where the element is concave, and the fas- 15 tening device is moved in a direction towards the second part.

[0031] Figure 10 shows an embodiment illustrating a movement of the element, rotating around the length axis of the fastening element.

[0032] Figure 11 shows an embodiment where the element comprises two convex parts and the fastening device is moved in a direction towards the first part. 0

[0033] Figure 12 shows an embodiment of an adjusting device having a bayonet type of fastening device and a protruding portion having two parts.

[0034] Figure 13a and b shows an embodiment of connecting means, 13a shows the connecting means from above and 13b in a front view.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The invention described herein is intended to have the effect of making it easier to mount and adjust parts that are assembled together, where the space between the parts is narrow and hard to reach for adjustments. Such arrangements could be but should not be limited to, a window mounted to a window opening stud, a wall mounted to another wall or dedicated space, cabinets mounted together in a kitchen or in a storage space, an engine mounted in a desired space in a vehicle or somewhere else where the space between each part is narrow. The narrow space between the two parts can be between 0,5 to 50 mm, for example. Thus, it is difficult to reach the parts or portions of the adjusting device in an axial way for adjustments.

[0036] As shown and described, the invention has several parts or portions, which could be provided as many different embodiments without leaving the inventive idea. It should be understood that all parts or portions could be combined into an adjusting device of the invention in anyway, also other than described herein as long as the parts or portions do not contradict each other.

[0037] The invention pertains to an adjusting device 100 for a mounting arrangement 200, situated between a first part 300 and a second part 400 when in use. In order to easily give a quick understanding of the invention two specific embodiments will be described under referral to Figs. 2 and 3. As will be evident below, parts or portions of the adjusting device may have a variety of embodiments. Thus, figures 2 and 3 shows two different embodiments of an adjusting device 100 comprising at least one element 110 with at least one feedthrough opening 112 for a fastening device 120, such as a screw, bayonet fastening or else. The element 110 could have the design of a washer with multiple edges as shown but could be designed differently as will be shown below. The element 110 has a protruding portion 111 eccentrically located from a length axis L of the fastening device, preferably at a ra- dial distance, and the fastening device 120 is situated through the feedthrough opening 112 of the element 110.

[0038] The fastening device 120 and the element 110 are individually movable with respect to each other, at least rotationally movable. The protruding portion 111 of the adjusting device 100 is protruding out of a first element surface 118, and the 5 fastening device 120 is protruding out of at least a second element surface 119.The protruding portion 111 can be protruding in an opposite direction to the protrusion of the fastening device 112, wherein an axis P of the protruding portion, coming out of the first element surface, and the length axis Lof the fastening device not having to be parallel. In some embodiments the axes of the protruding portion and w the fastening device are parallel.

[0039] The element 110 is at least partly provided in a radial plane to the length axis of the fastening device 120, depending on the shape of the element, for example. The protruding portion 111 is at least partly provided at the element 110 in a posi-15 tion radially from the length axis L of the fastening device. In some embodiments, the protruding portion has at least a portion in an axial direction P, more or less parallel with the length axis of the fastening device.

[0040] The element 110 and the fastening device are individually movable. In some0 embodiments the element 100 is movable rotationally around the length axis L of the fastening device, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Preferably the fastening device 120 is inhibited to move too much axially in the feedthrough opening 112, for example by having at least one notch (not shown) at the element 110 at the rim of the feedthrough opening 112 interacting with a protruding ring (not shown) arranged5 around the encircling surface of the fastening device 120 at the portion being present in the feedthrough opening 112.

[0041] The element has first adjustment means 113, along at least a portion of its axial length E, at its radially located surface, that can be used for adjustments of the0 of the protruding portion 111 of the element 110. The means have a grabbable shape, which or example can have multiple edges as in figure 2 and 3 where the element 110 has the shape of a hexagon. In other embodiments, it can have a shapewith recesses, a shape with flanges, a square shape, an elongated shape or a triangle shape, shown as examples in figure 5d, or any other shape that is grabbable at its radially located surface.5

[0042] The first adjustment means 113 can be adjusted with a tool that can grab the grabbable shape.

[0043] Figures 2 and 3 shows examples of the first adjustment means 113, where the shape of the first adjustment means 113 is a hexagon. The hexagon means in Fig- w ures 2 and 3 are reachable radially and can be adjusted with a wrench or any suitable tool in order to locate the protruding portion 111 of the element 100 in a desirable position. The first adjustment means 113 could have multiple edges or any other grabbable shape designed to be gripped with a suitable tool.15

[0044] The first adjustment meansl 13 could have any shape that makes it grabbable. Several embodiments will be exemplified in Fig. 5d, where the element 110 shape is viewed from the first element surface 118. The shapes can be but should not be limited to the shape of a triangle, rectangle, pentagon, heptagon, octagon or the like. In further examples, also shown in figure 5d, the first adjustment means0 113 could have recesses or protrusions in the sides or have an oval or an unsym- metric shape suitable for grabbing, coming in radially with a tool. It could be a hole or a recess which can receive a rod. In the example in figures 2 and 3, the first adjustment means 113 has the shape of a hexagon. 5

[0045] With reference to figures 5a-5c, the element 110 could have different thicknesses and shapes. Figure 5 shows several possible examples of the element 110 in a cross-sectional view. Whereas the cross section of the element 110 when having the shape of normal washer is a slim rectangle, the element could also have different thicknesses over the cross section, such as the shape of a triangle in figure0 5a or a concave shape giving a half-moon cross section in figure 5b. The element110 could comprise more than one part, where the parts are fitted together invarious possible combinations. Figure 5c shows an example of two convex parts fitted together to form a bulky shape or the like.

[0046] The feedthrough opening 112 can have different shapes. Figure 6 shows dif-5 ferent examples of the feedthrough opening 112. For instance, the opening 112 can be circular as in Figure 6a, in which the element 110 will be prohibited from moving in any radial direction. In some embodiments, the feedthrough opening may be non-circular. An example of this is sown in Figure 6b, where the feedthrough opening 112 is elongated, in which way the fastening device 120 will be movable along w the elongated feedthrough opening 112, making it possible to adjust the eccentricity between the protruding portion 111 and the length axis L of the fastening device. In the example in Figure 6c, the feedthrough opening 112 is elongated with recesses 114, to help the element 110 to fall into certain discrete position for the fastening device 120. The protruding portion 111 of the adjusting device 100 is pro- 75 truding out from a first element surface 118 eccentrically located from the length axis (L) of the fastening device 120.

[0047] Figures 2 and 3 shows two embodiments where the eccentricity between the protruding portion 111 and the fastening device 120 is different. The protruding por-0 tion 111 is located on the element 110 on different radial distances from the length axis (L) of the fastening device 120. For larger after-adjustments, the protruding portion 111 can be separated from the feedthrough opening 112 (as can be seen in the embodiments of figure 3). For smaller after-adjustments, the feedthrough opening 112 could be situated through the protruding portion 111 as can be seen in5 the embodiments of figure 2, but still eccentrically located from the length axis (L) of the fastening device 120.

[0048] Figures 2-4 shows embodiments of the fastening device 120. The fastening device 120 has drive means 123, along at least a portion of its axial length L, at its0 radially located surface, for adjustments along the length of the length axis L of the fastening device 120. In the examples in Figures 2, 3 and 4a, the fastening device120 has drive means 123 for rotational adjustments along the length of the axis L of the fastening device 120. In the embodiments in figures 4b and 4c, the fastening device 120 is fastened by bayonet 125 or a recess 126 means. In those examples, the fastening device 120 does not have to be rotationally adjustable along the5 length of the axis L of the fastening device 120.

[0049] The drive means 123 could have a grabbable shape, as a shape with multiple edges or any other shape. In Fig. 5d examples of shapes are shown for the first adjustment means 113, which are conceivable also for the drive means 123. Further- w more, the fastening device 120 may have a recess 124, reachable from the side of the first element surface, for attachment of the fastening device 120 in the first part 300, preferably using a tool. In this way, the adjusting device 110 can easily be attached to the first part 300, before assembling the first part 300 and the second part 400 together.15

[0050] In some embodiments, the recess 124 can have any shape that fits a screwdriver of any shape. The recess 124 could be for example but not limited to the type to fit the shapes Phillips (PH), Pozidriv (PZ), Torx (T), Torx Security (TR), Slotted (SL), Hex (H), Hex Security, Robertson (S), Torq-Set, Spanner, Spline. 0

[0051] The fastening device 112 of the adjusting device is often but not limited to a screw. In some embodiments, as shown in figure 4a, the fastening device 112 could be different varieties of screws, such screwfor wood, a screwfor concrete or a drywall screw or a screwfor any suitable building material. In some embodi-5 ments, as shown in Figure 2a, the fastening device could also be a bolt with a metric screw thread (i.e. a so-called M-threaded bolt) or having inch threads. In other embodiments, as shown in figures 4b and 4c, the fastening device 112 might not have any threads at all, but flanges 125, for example, which could engage with the first part 300, similar to a bayonet engagement, or having a recess 126 with which a0 protrusion in the first part 300 can engage in any suitable engaging way.

[0052] The protruding portion 111 could have many different shapes to engage with connecting means 401 of the second part 400, as shown examples in figures 2, 3 and 7a-7c. In Figures 2 and 3 a cylindrical shape of protruding portion is shown. Figure 7a shows the protruding portion 111 with a convex dome-like structure, and 5 Figure 7b shows an example where the protruding portion 111 is tilted. In some embodiments, as in Figure 7c, the protruding portion 111 has a hook-like shape. Whatever the shape, like the cylinder, the dome, the tilted protrusion or the hooklike shape could engage on with a connecting means 401 that has a recess 406 suitable for engagement with protruding portion of any shape. w

[0053] The connecting means 401 may have any type of design comprising at least one recess 406. For example, it could be a recess directly in the second part receiving the protruding portion 111 attached to the first part. Obviously, it is possible to arrange the connecting means 401 and the adjusting device vice versa in the is first and second parts. In some embodiments, the connecting means 401 may be a separate part having a recess 406 to be attached to a first or a second part. In some embodiments a click-in function may be provided, as is shown in Figs. 13a and b. Two portions of metal plate 402 are angled outwards with a gap in-between, which provides the recess 406. When the protruding portion 111 is pushed over one of the0 plates 402 the blade 402 will be pushed towards the base of the connecting means401 until the protruding portion 111 reaches the recess 406. Then the pushed plate402 springs back to its initial position and thus forms an edge of the recess 406.

[0054] In some embodiments as shown in Figs. 7d and 7f, the protruding portion 1115 has engagement means 116 for engagement with connecting means 401 of the second part 400. The engagement means 116 could be at least one protrusion provided for engagement with the connecting means 401 , such as engaging behind a surface, hook or the like, of the connecting means 401 . For example, the connecting means 401 may have a corresponding recess 406, into which the protruding0 portion 111 and its engagement means 116 may protrude. In order to engage the protruding portion 111 in the connecting means 401 , the protruding portion may bemovable in relation to the element 110. In some embodiments, the protruding portion 111 may rotate around its axis, which may be more or less perpendicular to the plane wherein the element is at least partially situated.5

[0055] In some embodiments, the protruding portion may have means 136, along at least a portion of its axial length P, at its radially located surface, that can be used for adjustments of the of the protruding portion 111 in order for the engagement means 116 of the protruding portion 111 to engage in the connecting means 401 . The means 136 may have a grabbable shape, as have been discussed both for the w first adjustment means 113 and the drive means 123 under referral to fig. 5d.

[0056] In some embodiments, for example as shown in Figure 7e, the protruding portion 111 of the adjusting device 100 can have a recess 137 designed to engage with protruding means or a form fit of the connecting means 401 . The recess 137 of the 15 protruding portion 111 can be designed to engage to the connecting means 401 , when the protruding connecting means 406 is provided in the recess 137 of the protruding portion 111 and the protruding portion is moved to an engaging position, for example by rotating the protruding portion 111 around its own length axis E. 0

[0057] The recess 117 of the protruding portion can have many different shapes, Figure 7e shows an example where the recess 137 is an elongated groove in the shape of an arc in the protruding portion 111 , with the connecting means 401 having a protruding portion , for example having an L-shape (not shown), that will engage to the protruding portion 111 in the recess 137 when rotated. 5

[0058] In some embodiments, the protruding portion 111 can be movable with respect to the element 110, as discussed under referral to the embodiments of Fig. 7d and e. In some embodiments, where one example is shown in figure 7f and in figure 12, the protruding portion 111 comprises two or more parts, wherein at least0 the part 134 furthest away from the element 110 has second adjustment means133, along at least a portion of its axial length P, at its radially located surface, for adjustments along a length axis P of the protruding portion 111. The part 134 ofprotruding portion 111 could be attached to the element 110 by threaded means, making it possible to protrude the protruding portion 111 even further out or shorten it. It would also be possible for engagement with the connecting means 401 if the part is provided with engagement means 138 or recess 137. The second5 adjustment means 133 of the protruding portion 111 could have a grabbable shape, which can be reached from a radial direction with a suitable tool. In this way, the protruding portion 111 itself could be adjusted after assembling the first and the second part 300, 400. w

[0059] In figure 12, the element 110 has different thickness, being thickest in the edges and thinnest at tis centre. The grabbable shape comprises recesses or holes for a tool or a rod to grab. The fastening device 120 is of a bayonet type having protrusions 125, which could cooperate with a first part 300.15

[0060] The invention also pertains to a method for a mounting arrangement 200, wherein a first part 300 and a second part 400 are fitted together, using at least one adjusting device 100 of any conceivable embodiment described herein, the method comprisingthe steps;- Attaching the adjusting device 100 to the first part 300 by attaching the fas-0 tening device 112 of the adjusting device 100 at the first part 300,Fitting the second part 400 in order to engage connection means 401 at the second part 400 with the adjusting device 100,- Adjusting the protruding portion 111 , by moving the element 110 of the adjusting device 100, until the protruding portion 111 is moved to a desired position. 5

[0061] In the step of attaching the adjusting device 100 to the first part 300, this could conveniently be done by a tool reachable from a first element surface 118, where the fastening device 120 can have a recess fitted for a suitable tool. Such tool could be a screwdriver of any type, or anything else suitable for adjusting the0 fastening device 120, see above. There can be one or more adjusting devices 100for a stable mounting arrangement 200 of a first 300 and a second part 400, see Figure 1 .

[0062] In some embodiments, when fittingthe second part 400 by engagingthe con- 5 nection means 401 to the adjusting device 100, there is a possibility that the adjusting device 100 is not instantly properly engaged with the connecting means 401 . In such a case, the element 110 of the adjusting device 100 can be adjusted by a tool, which can be reached radially to grip at the first adjustment means 113, the grabbable shape, of the element 110. In some embodiments, the element is ro- w tated around the length axis of the fastening device 120 until the protruding portion 111 of the element 110 is properly engaged in the connecting means 401 . Thus, an angular adjustment of the position of the protruding portion is made, as can be seen in Fig. 8 showing an element 110 having a grabbable shape 113 and when the element is rotated around the length axis of the fastening device, the protruding15 portion 111 will make an angular movement around the length axis L of the fastening device 120.

[0063] In some embodiments, once the protruding portion 111 is in its desired location, the element 110 can be fixated in its desirable position by moving the fas-0 tening device 120 towards the second part 400 and thus providing a pressing force towards the second part 400, fixating the element 110 at the desirable position of the protruding portion 111 . In Fig. 9 an embodiment is shown having a screw as a fastening device 120, which is attached in the first part 300. The element 110 is a concave variant, as suggested in Fig. 5b, and the protruding portion 111 is in the5 form of a cylinder, which has been adjusted to the desired position in the connecting means 401 of the second part 400. The fastening device 120 has drive means 123 of a grabbable shape to be reached, by a tool, in a radial direction towards the length axis of the fastening device. 0

[0064] When the fastening device 120 is moved towards the second part 400, in the shown embodiment rotated so that the screw comes out of the first part 300 and thus presses the element 110 towards the second part 400, a pressure force isapplied and thus a frictional force between the element 110 and the second part 400 inhibits any movement of the element 110 and thus the protruding portion 111 is fixated in its desired position. In the sown embodiment of Fig. 9 an outer circular edge of the element 110 engages with the second part 400. It is conceivable to5 make the edge even more prone to frictional forces, for example by notching the edge.

[0065] If the fastening device 120 instead has a bayonet coupling it is conceivable that the protrusions 125 have two separate positions, a first where the fastening w device is attached in the first part 300 at a deeper level, and a second position where the fastening device 120 is moved towards the second part 400, and fixated at a second level where the fastening device 120 presses towards the element 110, which in turn presses against the second part 400.15

[0066] In some embodiments, when the protruding portion 111 and the connection means 401 are engaged, the element 110 can be adjusted rotationally around the length axis L of the fastening device 120 with a tool gripping the first adjustment means 113. Since the protruding portion 111 of the element 110 is eccentrically located, the protruding portion 111 will via the connection means 401 adjust the lo-0 cation of the second part 400 in relation to the first part 300 when rotated around the length axis of the fastening device 120. In an example in Figure 10, this will adjust the second part 400 a distance D. The protruding portion 111 is a cylindrical variant in this embodiment and it has found its position in a connecting means recess 406 of a second part 400. When turning the element 110, in this embodiment5 shown with a hexagon shape as the grabbable shape, anti-clockwise the protruding portion will move angularly around the length axis of the fastening device 120, see arrow, and thus move into a new position, shown in a dotted way, whereby the protruding portion applies a pushing force upon the second part 400, via the recess 406, and thus pushes the second part 400 a distance D. If adaptingthis to the first0 example of Fig. 1 , this could be used to push the window in a desired direction as an after-adjustment, for example moving the window inwards a room.

[0067] In some embodiments, the protruding portion 111 and the connection means 401 are engaged with a form fit cooperating between the protruding portion 111 and the connection means 401 , as exemplified under referral to Fig. 7d-f. Once the first adjustment means 113 is adjusted for the form fit engagement of the engage-5 ment means 116 of the protruding portion 111 and the connection means 401 the movement of the fastening device 120 towards the first part will cause a tension between the engagement of the protruding portion 111 with the connecting means 401 and the fastening device 120, via the element 110. This will apply a tension force on the second part 400 via the connecting means 401 . Thus, the protruding w portion 111 will not be individually movable relative the connecting means 401 , nor relative the element 110, due to friction forces at both engagement surfaces.

[0068] In Fig. 11 an embodiment is shown where engagement means 116 of the protruding portion 111 , in this case at least one protrusion 138, is positioned under15 and edge of the connecting recess 406 of the connecting means 401 . In order to keep this position where the protrusion 138 engage with the connecting means 401 , the fastening device 120, in the shown embodiment a screw, is rotated so that it moves further into the first part 300 and thus apply the tension as described above. 0

[0069] In some embodiment, the fastening device 120 can be moved further into the first part 300 which will cause a further tension force on the connecting means 401 and will thereby move the second part 400 towards the first part 300 a distance D, the second part 400 will be moved the same distance D as the movement of the5 fastening device is moved into the first device, see Fig. 11 . With reference to the embodiment in Figure 1 , the tension force will adjust the second part 4000, i.e. the window in a direction sideways towards the first part 300, i.e. the stud.

[0070] In some embodiments, looking at Figure 7f, the outer part 134 of the protrud-0 ing portion 111 is individually movable relative the element 110, where the protruding portion 111 is attached to the element 110 by threaded means. Adjusting the individually movable protruding portion 111 , will adjust the protruding portion itselfin a direction towards or away from the second part 400. Thus, by moving the outer part 134 towards the element 110 will provide the tension between the engaged engagement means 116 with the connecting means 401 and the element 110 causing said friction force to keep the position of the engagement means 116 in the con-5 necting means 401 , without the need of adjusting the fastening device 120.

[0071] In figure 12 another embodiment is shown having an outer part 134 with protrusions 138. Here the fastening device 120 is of the bayonet type. By moving the outer part 134 towards the element 110 will provide the tension between the en- w gaged engagement means 116 with the connecting means 401 and the element 110 causing said friction force to keep the position of the engagement means 116 in the connecting means 401 , without the need of adjusting the fastening device 120 of bayonet type.15

[0072] In some embodiments, as shown in figure 9 for example, the fastening device120 may be further moved in a direction towards the second part 400, the drive means 123 will push the second part 400 via the element 110 in a direction away from the first part 300. With reference to the example in Figure 1 , the push force will adjust the second part 400, i.e. the window, in a direction sideways away from0 the first part 300, i.e. the stud.

[0073] In some embodiments, when attaching the adjusting device 100 to the first part 300, the feed through opening 112 could have many different shapes described in Figure 6. In the example of Figure 6b and 6c where the feed-through5 opening 112 is elongated, the adjusting device 100 can be pre-adjusted in the step of attaching the adjusting device 100 to the first part 300.

[0074] Even if it has been described in the window embodiment that the fastening device is attached to the window opening stud and the connecting means is situ-0 ated at the window, it is obviously possible to arrange it vice versa.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . An adjusting device (100) for a mounting arrangement (200), situated between a first part (300) and a second part (400) when in use, the adjusting device5 (100) comprising; at least one element (110) with at least one feedthrough opening (112) for a fastening device (120), the at least one element (110) having at least one protruding portion (111) eccentrically located from a length axis of the fastening device (120), wherein the at least one protruding portion (111 ) is protruding out of a first element w surface (118), and the at least one element (110) has a first adjustment means (113), along at least a portion of its axial length (E), at its radially located surface, for rotational adjustment of the element (110) around the length axis (L) of the fastening device (120) in order to locate the protruding portion (111 ) in a desired15 position.

2. The adjusting device (100) of claim 1 , wherein the element (110) is at least partly provided in a radial plane to the length axis (L) of the fastening device(120) and that the protruding portion (111 ) is at least partly provided in a radial0 direction from the length axis (L) of the fastening device (120).

3. The adjusting device (100) of anyone of the preceding claims, further comprising a fastening device (120) situated through the at least one feedthrough opening (112) of the at least one element (110) and protruding out of at least a5 second element surface (119).

4. The adjusting device (100) of claim 3, wherein the fastening device (120) having drive means (123), along at least a portion of its axial length (L), at its radially located surface.

05. The adjusting device (100) of anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the adjusting device (100) is attachable to said first part (300) with said fasteningdevice (120), the adjusting device (100) is engageable with connecting means (401 ) of said second part (400), said element (110) being fixable with the protruding portion (111) in the desirable position against the second part (400) due to the fastening device (120) being movable towards the second part (400) and thus providing a pressing force towards the second part (400), fixating the desirable position of the protruding portion (111 ).

6. The adjusting device (100) of anyone of the preceding claims, where the protruding portion (111) having engagement means (116) for engagement with connecting means (401 ) of the second part (401 ), wherein the element (110) is fixable with the protruding portion (111 ) in the desirable position due to the fastening device (120) being movable towards the first part (300) and thus providing a tension force between the second part (400) and the element (110), fixating the desirable position of the protruding portion (111 ).

7. The adjusting device (100) of anyone of the preceding claims, where the protruding portion (111) has second adjustment means (133) along at least a portion of its axial length (P), at its radially located surface.

8. The adjusting device (100) of claim 3, where the fastening device (120) having a recess (124), in its end surface situated on the first element surface (118), for attachment of the fastening device (120).

9. The adjusting device (100) of any of the preceding claims, where the protruding portion (111) is protruding in an opposite direction to the main protrusion of the fastening device (120).

10. The adjusting device (100) of anyone of the proceeding claims, where the protruding portion (111 ) is movable with respect to the element (110).11 . The adjusting device of any of the proceeding claims, where the protruding portion (111 ) comprises two or more parts, which are movable relative each other, wherein at least the part (134) furthest away from the element (110) has second adjustment means (133), along at least a portion of its axial length (P), at5 its radially located surface, for adjustments along a length axis (P) of the protruding portion (111).

12. The adjusting device (100) of anyone of the proceeding claims, where the feed- through opening (112) in the element (110) is non-circular. w13. A method for adjusting a mounting arrangement, wherein a first part (300) and a second part (400) are fitted together, using at least one adjusting device (100) accordingto any one of the previous claims, the method comprisingthe steps; attaching the adjusting device (100) to the first part by attaching a fas-1 tening device (120) through the at least one feedthrough opening (112) of the adjusting device (100) in the first part (300),- fitting the second part (400) in order to engage connection means (401 ) at the second part (400) with the adjusting device (100),- Adjusting the protruding portion (111 ), by moving the element (110) of the0 adjusting device (100), until the protruding portion (111 ) is moved to a desired position.

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