Wall-Mounted Bracket for Leveling Laser Using Existing Recesses

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Solution Overview

Problem

Leveling lasers on construction sites often require a large, stable space for tripod installation, which is not always available, leading to difficulties in finding a suitable location, and existing holding devices require additional fixtures or attachments to the wall.

Innovation Solution

A wall-mounted holder for leveling lasers that utilizes existing wall recesses, such as those for climbing brackets or formwork panels, with a telescopic design and adjustable hook mechanism for secure and quick attachment, allowing the laser to be positioned without the need for extensive space search.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a tripod is used to hold the leveling laser, then the laser can be stably installed, but a relatively large amount of space is required which is not always available on construction sites

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation stabilityVSAvoidspace requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a wall bracket as an intermediary mounting structure that connects the leveling laser to the wall via existing wall recesses. This mediator enables stable installation without requiring the large ground space that a tripod would need, as the bracket transfers the mounting function from ground-based tripod to wall-mounted structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transitions from ground-based tripod mounting (horizontal plane) to wall-mounted bracket installation (vertical plane). By utilizing the vertical dimension of the wall and existing wall recesses, the system achieves stable laser mounting without occupying significant horizontal construction space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Area of stationary object

If clamp tripods are used with wall openings, then the laser can be mounted without large space, but a beam or rectangular protrusion must be present or attached to the wall for the clamping mechanism to work

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace requirementVSAvoidwall structure requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The wall bracket is designed to utilize existing wall recesses that serve multiple purposes in construction (for climbing brackets, formwork panels, etc.). By making the bracket compatible with these pre-existing multi-functional wall features, the invention achieves universal applicability without requiring specialized beam structures or protrusions to be added to the wall.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket system utilizes the existing wall recesses and their embedded sleeves as self-provided mounting features. The wall structure itself provides the mounting interface through its existing recesses, eliminating the need for additional attachments or modifications to the wall to create clamping surfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If existing holding devices are used that require attachments to the wall, then the laser can be mounted, but additional fixtures must be attached to the wall which complicates the setup process

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting convenienceVSAvoidfixture requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the mounting function from complex additional fixtures and integrates it directly into the bracket structure itself. The bracket incorporates the mounting capability by directly engaging with existing wall recesses, eliminating the need for separate attachment fixtures and simplifying the overall device to just the essential bracket and laser components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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

Enables rapid and secure setup of leveling lasers at various locations on construction sites by leveraging existing wall features, eliminating the need for tripod space and ensuring stable, adjustable mounting without obstructing the user.

Implementation Method 1

A spring is expediently arranged in the frame, which presses the hook into the relaxed position

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a wing screw (19), which clamps the first holding tube (15) to the second holding tube (17)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP2921820B1Holding device for a levelling laser
Publication Date: 2019.05.29 FISCHLI ALOIS
  • EP2921820B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP2921820B1 patent drawingFigure 2

AI summary

The present invention relates to a bracket (11) for a leveling laser, comprising a support rod (13) having a first and second end and a connecting part (21) which is attached to the first end of the support rod (13) and serves as a detachable holder for the leveling laser. The bracket (11) also includes a console (31) to which the second end of the support rod (13) is attached and which can be fastened to a wall (24) by means of a retaining element (33).