Installation tool for affixing objects to a plurality of vertical surfaces and methods using thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing installation tools lack integrated top and bottom channels for end-stops and accessories, self-centering arms for standard door frames, and a height supporting member for consistent vertical elevation, making them inefficient for installing objects on multiple vertical surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A tool with integrated top and bottom channels, self-centering arms, and a height supporting member that allows for consistent reference measurements and easy installation of similarly-shaped objects across multiple sites, featuring adjustable end-stops, a telescopic support member, and accessories like laser distance finders for precise positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional installation tools are used without integrated channels and self-centering arms, then the tool structure remains simple, but the installation efficiency and consistency across multiple sites deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple installation functions into a single integrated tool body. The top channel and bottom channel are integrated into the same tool body, allowing simultaneous engagement of both end-stops. The self-centering arms are integrated with the tool body through reversible extension mechanisms, enabling automatic centering without separate devices. This merging of functions resolves the contradiction by achieving high installation efficiency through integration while managing complexity through unified design.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool body is designed with universal features that serve multiple purposes. The top and bottom channels can accommodate various end-stops and accessories for different installation scenarios. The self-centering arms can be extended or retracted depending on whether centering is needed. The telescopic support member can be adjusted to different heights for various vertical positions. This multi-functionality allows a single tool to handle diverse installation tasks efficiently.
2Loss of time
If manual measurement and positioning is used at each installation site, then the tool design remains simple, but the installation time and labor intensity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The tool incorporates pre-configured top and bottom channels with measurement markings that establish reference positions before installation begins. The end-stops can be pre-positioned on these channels at desired locations. The self-centering arms can be pre-adjusted to the correct extension length for specific door frame sizes. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for repeated measurements at each installation site, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining manageable device complexity through standardized pre-configuration mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The self-centering arms automatically perform the centering function when extended, eliminating the need for manual measurement and calculation by the installer. The telescopic support member automatically maintains consistent vertical elevation across different sites when adjusted to the same height marking. The end-stops with measurement markings self-indicate their position relative to the tool body. These self-service features reduce installation time without requiring complex electronic or automated systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standard installation tools without integrated channels are used, then the device structure remains simple, but the ability to accommodate various accessories and end-stops deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tool body is segmented into distinct functional zones with separate top and bottom channels. Each channel can independently accommodate different types of end-stops and accessories. The channels are separated vertically, allowing independent adjustment and positioning of components on each channel. This segmentation enables high adaptability to various accessories while managing complexity by dividing the integrated system into manageable, independent segments that can be configured separately.
4Manufacturing precision
If tools without self-centering arms are used, then the tool design remains simple, but the precision of positioning objects on vertical surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The self-centering arms automatically perform the centering function through their reversible extension mechanism. When extended, they physically contact the door frame or wall surface and self-adjust to establish the correct horizontal position. The arms use their own structure and movement capability to achieve centering without requiring external measurement tools or complex adjustment mechanisms. This self-service approach achieves high positioning precision while keeping the device complexity relatively simple.
5Stability of the object's composition
If tools without telescopic support members are used, then the device structure remains simple, but the consistency of vertical elevation across multiple installation sites deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic support member incorporates measurement markings that allow pre-configuration of the desired height before installation. The support member can be extended to the required length and locked in position before the actual installation begins. This preliminary height setting ensures that the same vertical elevation can be consistently replicated across multiple installation sites. The pre-configuration approach achieves elevation consistency while keeping the mechanism simple through standardized extension and locking features.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and error-free installation of objects on vertical surfaces by allowing reference measurements to be taken once, reducing labor time and ensuring consistent placement across multiple sites, and accommodating various object shapes and sizes.
Implementation Method 1
a bubble level in said front flat surface
Data Source
AI summary
Described are various embodiments of an installation tool for affixing objects to plurality of vertical surfaces and methods using thereof. In one embodiment, a tool illustratively comprises a rigid and elongated rectangular body, said body extending longitudinally according to a first axis, the body comprising a front flat surface and a rear flat surface comprising thereon corresponding measurement scale for acquiring, at least in part, said plurality of reference installation measurements; a bubble level; and two elongated arms, each arm being reversibly extendable from one of two end flat surfaces along the first axis; two end-stops, each end-stop configured to be slidingly movable along a top channel of the body and comprising a securing means thereon to releasably secure the end-stop at a position along said top channel; and a support mount configured to have fastened thereto an extendable vertical support member.