Adjustable Plumb Line Support for Wall Corner Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bricklaying methods, especially when constructing corners, are time-consuming, inefficient, costly, and inaccurate, particularly when working with irregular materials like stone, as they heavily rely on labor experience and precarious plumb line setups.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising an elongate support member with adjustable and rotatable locating regions for secure mounting over a corner region, supporting a plumb line for accurate alignment, which is compact, lightweight, and easy to use, allowing for efficient and consistent corner construction across various materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional bricklaying methods are used with manual plumb line setup, then construction can proceed with simple tools, but accuracy and consistency of corner alignment deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct functional components: an elongate support member for structural integrity, locating regions for precise positioning on support surfaces, and a plumb line suspension mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, achieving accurate corner alignment through the coordinated action of simplified individual parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The device acts as an intermediary between the builder and the plumb line, providing a stable mounting structure that eliminates the need for precarious manual setups on timber. The elongate support member with locating regions serves as a mediator that securely positions the plumb line, thereby improving measurement precision without increasing operational complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable locating regions are incorporated into the device, then adaptability to different support surfaces improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locating regions are designed with universal adaptability, allowing the device to be mounted on various support surfaces such as walls, beams, or other structural elements. The elongate support member with adjustable and rotatable locating regions can engage with different geometries and orientations, providing multi-functional positioning capability without requiring multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The locating regions incorporate adjustable and rotatable features that allow dynamic adaptation to different support surfaces. These movable components enable the device to be configured for various mounting scenarios, achieving versatility through controlled movement and adjustment rather than through complex fixed structures.
3Manufacturing precision
If a secure plumb line mounting device is used, then corner construction accuracy improves, but construction time increases due to device setup
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed to be pre-assembled with the plumb line attached to the elongate support member before reaching the construction site. The locating regions are pre-configured with adjustment mechanisms that require minimal setup time. This preliminary preparation reduces on-site mounting time while maintaining the precision benefits of the secure plumb line mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable and rotatable locating regions are designed for easy self-adjustment by the operator without requiring specialized tools or complex procedures. The device serves itself by providing intuitive adjustment mechanisms that allow quick adaptation to different mounting conditions, thereby reducing setup time while maintaining construction precision.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device enables accurate, efficient, and cost-effective corner construction by securely supporting a plumb line, reducing labor time, material waste, and environmental impact while ensuring precise alignment, even with irregular materials.
Implementation Method 1
a plumb line being used to be used in an attempt to set an accurate vertical reference line
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a device (100) for suspending a plumb line over a corner region of a wall to be built, comprising an elongate support member (102) having a first end region (104) and a second end region (106); a first locating region (108) disposed proximal the first end region for locating the device on a first support surface; and a second locating region (112) disposed between the first end region and the second end region for locating the device on a second support surface, wherein the first locating region and/or the second locating region is/are selectively movable in at least a longitudinal direction relative to the elongate support member. A kit and method of suspending a plumb line over a corner region of a wall to be built are also provided.