Device and method for aligning an object
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Solution Overview
Problem
Aligning objects, particularly pictures, on a wall is difficult for a single person due to the need to hold the object against the wall while marking fixings and ensuring horizontal alignment, which is easily achieved with two people.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a spirit level holder with a length-adjustable support, allowing a single person to align an object by using the spirit level to check horizontal alignment and mark positions on the wall, with a telescopic rod for adjustable height support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single person attempts to align an object on a wall, then the task can be completed independently, but the alignment precision and ease of operation deteriorate due to the inability to simultaneously hold the object and check alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a spirit level holder as an intermediary device that rests on the floor and supports the object being aligned. This mediator allows the object to be positioned at the desired height without requiring a second person to hold it, while the spirit level provides precise alignment feedback. The holder acts as a bridge between the floor and the object, enabling single-person operation with maintained precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent moves the alignment reference from a horizontal plane (holding the object against the wall) to a vertical dimension (resting the spirit level holder on the floor). By elevating the spirit level holder to the desired height and using the spirit level to check horizontal alignment at that height, the system transforms the alignment process into a vertical positioning task combined with horizontal verification, enabling single-person operation.
2Manufacturing precision
If a spirit level is used for alignment, then alignment precision is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for additional supporting structures
Solution Approach 1:
The spirit level holder is designed to perform multiple functions: it supports the weight of the object being aligned, positions the object at the desired height, provides a stable base for the spirit level, and enables horizontal alignment verification. By combining these functions into a single device, the patent avoids the need for separate supporting structures, scaffolding, or additional tools, thereby maintaining simplicity while achieving precise alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The spirit level holder is designed to be self-supporting, resting on the floor without requiring external support structures. The object being aligned rests on the holder itself, and the spirit level is positioned on the holder for alignment verification. This self-service design eliminates the need for additional supporting equipment, keeping the device simple while providing precise alignment capabilities.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a single person to precisely align and attach objects to a wall by ensuring horizontal placement and marking positions, facilitating solo hanging of pictures and other items.
Implementation Method 1
a spirit level holder (12) for fixing a spirit level (50), so that a top (66) of the spirit level (50) is completely exposed for placing the object (70) on it
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for aligning an object, in particular a picture, on a wall, wherein the device has a spirit level holder for fixing a spirit level so that a top side of the spirit level is completely exposed for placing the object on it, and a length-adjustable support for the spirit level holder, wherein the support is designed to support the spirit level holder on a floor surface.