Door Installation Tool With Compression Fit Shims And Leveling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Installing a door accurately and efficiently is challenging due to the difficulty in maintaining level and proper spacing between the door and the door jamb, as well as ensuring parallel reveals, which current tools do not adequately address.
Innovation Solution
A door installation tool system comprising top, hinge side, and strike side parts that attach to the door using compression fits, each equipped with shim portions and level devices to ensure correct spacing and leveling, allowing for easy adjustment and attachment without damaging the door.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional manual installation methods are used, then installation flexibility is maintained, but installation accuracy and level maintenance are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a specialized installation tool as an intermediary device between the door and the installer. This tool includes level indicators and spacing guides that mediate the installation process, providing visual and physical references to maintain proper level and spacing without requiring the installer to manually measure and mark throughout the process.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation tool is designed to be self-indicating through built-in level bubbles and spacing markers that automatically show when the door is properly positioned. The tool serves itself by providing continuous visual feedback during installation, eliminating the need for separate measurement tools and manual checking procedures.
2Manufacturing precision
If traditional installation tools are used, then basic measurements can be taken, but maintaining proper spacing and parallel reveals is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated installation tool. The tool merges level indication, spacing measurement, and reveal parallelism checking into one device that attaches to the door edge, eliminating the need for multiple separate tools and reducing overall system complexity while improving precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation tool is designed with multi-functionality to handle various installation requirements simultaneously. A single tool can indicate level, measure spacing, and verify reveal parallelism, making it a universal solution for door installation precision rather than requiring specialized tools for each measurement type.
3Productivity
If shimming and spacing adjustment are performed manually, then installation adaptability is maintained, but installation time and labor are excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The installation tool is designed with pre-configured level indicators and spacing guides that are set up in advance during manufacturing. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for installers to perform time-consuming measurements and adjustments during installation, as the tool is already calibrated to the required specifications.
Data Source
AI summary
In one embodiment, a tool for door installation is described herein including a top part configured to fit onto a top edge of a door using a compression fit and comprising a shim portion having a first shim thickness and a hinge side part configured to fit onto an edge of the door using a compression fit, the hinge side part comprising a shim portion having a second shim thickness. The tool further includes a strike side part configured to fit onto an edge of the door using a compression fit, the strike side part comprising a shim portion having a third shim thickness. The tool also includes a level device attached to one of the parts of the tool.