Door Installation Apparatus with Extendable Arms and Integrated Angle Finding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing door installation methods require multiple tools and significant time and effort to precisely align and level door jambs, leading to potential improper fitting and wastage of materials.
Innovation Solution
A door installation apparatus with extendable arms, clamps, and integrated angle finding devices, including laser light sources and leveling bubbles, to facilitate precise leveling and squaring of door jambs without additional equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional manual methods are used for door jamb alignment and leveling, then multiple tools are required and significant time and effort are consumed, but the process becomes complex and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple alignment and leveling tools into a single integrated door installation apparatus. The device merges clamps for securing jambs, extendable arms for reaching and measuring, angle finding devices for precision alignment, and leveling bubbles for horizontal/vertical verification into one unified tool, eliminating the need for multiple separate tools and significantly improving installation efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The door installation apparatus is designed as a multi-functional device that can perform various operations including clamping door jambs, extending to different lengths for various door sizes, finding precise angles for alignment, and checking levelness. This universal design allows a single apparatus to replace multiple specialized tools, reducing complexity while maintaining comprehensive functionality
2Manufacturing precision
If precise alignment and leveling are achieved through traditional methods, then multiple specialized tools are needed, but the device complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus integrates angle finding devices with leveling bubbles and clamping mechanisms into one unit. The angle finding devices provide precise angular measurements for alignment, while the built-in leveling bubbles allow simultaneous verification of horizontal and vertical levelness, all within a single device that also performs the clamping function, thereby achieving high precision without requiring multiple separate tools or increasing installation time
3Ease of operation
If traditional door jamb fitting methods are used, then significant time and effort are required, but the process becomes lengthy and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The door installation apparatus is designed to be self-contained with all necessary alignment and leveling components integrated into the device itself. The apparatus does not require external equipment or additional tools to function, as it includes built-in angle finding devices, leveling bubbles, and extendable arms that work together autonomously to facilitate the installation process, making operation straightforward and reducing the time required
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus allows for preliminary alignment and leveling checks to be performed during the installation process itself, rather than requiring separate preparation steps. The angle finding devices and leveling bubbles are positioned to provide immediate feedback on alignment and levelness as the door jamb is being installed, enabling real-time adjustments without extending the overall installation duration
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus enables users to efficiently and accurately align and level door jambs, reducing installation time and preventing improper fitting, while also conserving materials.
Implementation Method 1
The first angle finding device and the second angle finding device may include a plurality of laser light sources
Implementation Method 2
The apparatus may further include a first clamp and a second clamp configured to attach the apparatus to the doorjamb
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus to install a door jamb is disclosed. The apparatus may include a body portion, a first extendable arm and a second extendable arm. The first extendable arm may be disposed at a body portion distal part and the second extendable arm may be disposed at a body portion proximal part. Each of the first extendable arm and the second extendable arm may be configured to slide between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus may further include a first angle finding device and a second angle finding device configured to determine angle of the apparatus relative to ground. The first angle finding device may be attached to a first extendable arm distal end, and the second angle finding device may be attached to a second extendable arm proximal end.