Door Frame Tool With Magnets And Leveling Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tools for installing door frames are either too complex, require multiple tools, or cannot simultaneously square, position, and level the frame effectively, lacking a compact solution for ensuring proper alignment and leveling.
Innovation Solution
A compact apparatus with magnets for positioning, a leveling device for alignment, and an optional laser slot for squaring, along with extendable magnets and spacers, allows for easy and precise installation of door frames by ensuring they are square, positioned correctly, and level.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple separate tools are used for positioning, leveling, and squaring door frames, then each function can be performed with a specialized tool, but the overall device complexity increases and installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple door frame installation tools (level, square, positioning device) into a single integrated apparatus. The rectangular body serves as both the positioning reference and mounting structure for the level and square tools, eliminating the need for multiple separate tools while maintaining all necessary functions for accurate door frame installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The rectangular body of the apparatus serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a positioning reference against the door frame, provides a mounting surface for the level tool, incorporates the square tool for alignment, and can be held by the installer. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate tools needed while maintaining comprehensive installation capabilities.
2Reliability
If traditional separate tools are used for door frame installation, then each tool can be optimized for its specific function, but the installation time and loss of time increase due to handling multiple tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the level tool, square tool, and positioning functions into a single apparatus that can be held and operated simultaneously. The installer positions the rectangular body against the door frame, activates the level and square functions, and makes adjustments all in one continuous action, eliminating the time required to put down and pick up multiple separate tools during the installation process.
3Ease of operation
If a compact tool is used for door frame installation, then ease of operation and portability improve, but the functionality may be reduced compared to larger specialized tools
Solution Approach 1:
The rectangular body is designed to provide multiple installation functions within a compact form factor. It serves as a positioning reference, mounting surface for the level, and incorporates the square tool, allowing the installer to perform positioning, leveling, and squaring operations with a single handheld device, maintaining full functionality while improving portability and ease of operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and accurate installation of door frames by allowing for simultaneous squaring, positioning, and leveling, reducing the need for multiple tools and improving the efficiency of the installation process.
Implementation Method 1
at least two magnets, one on each shorter side of the rectangular body
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses and methods are provided for squaring, positioning, and leveling a door frame. The apparatus comprises a generally rectangular body, at least two magnets, and at least one leveling device. The method generally comprises positioning the apparatus of the invention in the center of where a doorway will be placed, contacting the vertical sides of the door frame with the apparatus such that each of the magnets on the apparatus is in magnetic contact with a vertical side of the door frame, and using the apparatus to correctly square, level, and set the door frame.