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CN-122015790-A - Alignment tool for laser level

CN122015790ACN 122015790 ACN122015790 ACN 122015790ACN-122015790-A

Abstract

The present invention relates to laser level alignment tools. The laser level alignment tool includes a body, a frame, a first magnetic mounting structure, and a second magnetic mounting structure. The body is configured to support a laser level, the body including an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, and a sidewall extending at least partially between the upper surface and the lower surface, the sidewall defining an outer periphery of the body. The frame is coupled to the body, the frame configured to support the laser level at least partially below the lower surface. A first magnetic mounting structure is adjustably coupled to an exterior of the sidewall for translation in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface. The second magnetic mounting structure is adjustably coupled to an exterior of the sidewall for translation in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface, the second magnetic mounting structure being spaced apart from the first magnetic mounting structure.

Inventors

  • BENJAMIN T. JONES

Assignees

  • 米沃奇电动工具公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20211101
Priority Date
20201102

Claims (13)

  1. 1. A laser level alignment tool, the laser level alignment tool comprising: A body configured to support a laser level, the body comprising: The upper surface of the upper plate is provided with a plurality of grooves, A lower surface opposite to the upper surface, and A sidewall extending at least partially between the upper surface and the lower surface, the sidewall defining an outer periphery of the body; A frame coupled to the body, the frame configured to support a laser level at least partially below the lower surface; a first magnetic mounting structure adjustably coupled to an exterior of the sidewall for translation in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface, and A second magnetic mounting structure adjustably coupled to an exterior of the sidewall for translation in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface, the second magnetic mounting structure being spaced apart from the first magnetic mounting structure.
  2. 2. The laser level alignment tool of claim 1 wherein the first magnetic mounting structure further comprises a first housing having a side surface engaging an exterior of the sidewall and a first magnet positioned within the first housing.
  3. 3. The laser level alignment tool of claim 2 wherein the first magnetic mounting structure further comprises a second magnet positioned within the first housing, and wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are coupled to the first housing.
  4. 4. The laser level alignment tool of claim 1 wherein a plurality of horizontal sidewall ribs are formed along an exterior of the sidewall, wherein the first magnetic mounting structure comprises a side surface engaged with the exterior of the sidewall, wherein the side surface comprises a plurality of horizontal side surface ribs engaged with the plurality of horizontal sidewall ribs.
  5. 5. The laser level alignment tool of claim 4 wherein the horizontal side surface ribs are configured to engage the plurality of horizontal side wall ribs in a first position in which the first magnetic mounting structure extends a first distance above the upper surface and a second position in which the first magnetic mounting structure extends a second distance above the upper surface, and wherein the second distance is different from the first distance.
  6. 6. The laser level alignment tool of claim 1 wherein the first magnetic mounting structure is coupled to the exterior of the sidewall at a location diametrically opposite to a location where the second magnetic mounting structure is coupled to the exterior of the sidewall.
  7. 7. A laser level alignment tool, the laser level alignment tool comprising: A plate having a plate center of gravity and a plate center point, the plate comprising: The upper surface of the upper plate is provided with a plurality of grooves, A lower surface, and A sidewall extending between the upper surface and the lower surface; A frame coupled to the lower surface, the frame configured to support a laser level having a laser level center of gravity in a position such that the laser level center of gravity is offset from the plate center of gravity; a plurality of adjustable alignment features coupled to at least the upper surface, and A plurality of magnetic mounts coupled to the sidewall.
  8. 8. The laser level alignment tool of claim 7 wherein the plurality of adjustable alignment features extend upwardly from the upper surface and downwardly from the lower surface.
  9. 9. The laser level alignment tool of claim 7, wherein the plurality of adjustable alignment features comprises a first adjustable alignment feature adjustable along the upper surface from a first position adjacent the plate center point to a second position spaced apart from the plate center point.
  10. 10. The laser level alignment tool of claim 9, wherein the plurality of adjustable alignment features includes a second adjustable alignment feature adjustable along at least the upper surface from a third position adjacent the plate center point to a fourth position spaced apart from the plate center point and spaced apart from the second position.
  11. 11. The laser level alignment tool of claim 7 wherein the frame is further configured to support the laser level in a position that enables alignment of a laser beam produced by the laser level with a reference mark positioned below the lower surface of the plate.
  12. 12. The laser level alignment tool of claim 7 wherein the frame includes a bottom wall configured to support a laser level and a pair of opposing side walls extending from the bottom wall and coupled to the lower surface.
  13. 13. The laser level alignment tool of claim 7 wherein the plurality of magnetic mounts are selectively adjustable relative to the sidewall in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface.

Description

Alignment tool for laser level The application is a divisional application of patent application of the application with the application date of 2021, 11/1, the application number of 202180066342.1 (PCT/US 2021/057583) and the name of laser level alignment tool. Cross Reference to Related Applications The present application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. provisional application No. 63/108,546 filed on 11/2 of 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to the field of laser levels. The present invention relates in particular to an alignment tool for supporting a laser level to allow alignment of the laser level according to the needs of a user. Background As will be generally understood, there are various construction or construction steps in which a worker performs a relative alignment (e.g., with a plan view, blueprint, reference point, etc.) to position/locate a workpiece, tool, fixture, etc. to perform a task at a desired location. The above objects are generally achieved by means of a laser level, however there is still room for improvement in the tools used to support laser levels in the prior art. Disclosure of Invention One embodiment of the present invention relates to a laser level alignment tool. The laser level alignment tool includes a body or plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a sidewall extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The side walls define the outer perimeter of the plate. The laser level alignment tool includes an alignment feature that is slidable along the plate from a position adjacent the center point of the plate to a second position spaced apart from the center point of the plate. The laser level is coupled to the plate such that the center of gravity of the laser level is offset from the center of gravity of the plate. The laser level is coupled to the plate such that the laser beam is projected perpendicular to the lower surface of the plate at a location intersecting the center point of the plate, and a downward portion of the laser beam may be aligned with the reference mark. The laser level alignment tool further includes a plurality of magnetic mounts coupled to the outer periphery of the plate. In various embodiments, the magnetic mounts are height adjustable such that they translate in a direction perpendicular to the plate. In various embodiments, the magnetic mount includes a plurality of horizontal ribs that snap-fit to the plate such that a plurality of preselected magnetic mount heights are provided relative to the upper surface of the plate. In various embodiments, the alignment features may slide within channels formed in the plate. In some such embodiments, the alignment feature is separate from the magnetic mount, and in particular embodiments, the alignment feature does not include a magnet for attachment. Another embodiment relates to a laser level alignment tool that includes a plate. The plate has a surface defined by an outer perimeter. A frame configured to suspend the laser level on the plate is coupled to the plate. The first and second alignment features are adjustably coupled to a surface of the plate. Further, a plurality of magnetic mounts are coupled to the outer perimeter of the plate. Another embodiment relates to a laser level alignment tool that includes a body configured to support a laser level. The body includes an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, and a sidewall extending at least partially between the upper surface and the lower surface. The sidewall defines an outer periphery of the body. A frame is coupled to the body and configured to support the laser level at least partially below the lower surface. First and second magnetic mounting structures spaced apart from each other are each adjustably coupled to an exterior of the side wall for translation in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface. Another embodiment relates to a laser level alignment tool that includes a plate. The plate has a plate center of gravity and a plate center point. The plate includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a sidewall extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The frame is coupled to the lower surface. The frame is configured to support a laser level having a laser level center of gravity. The frame is configured to support the laser level in a position such that the laser level center of gravity is offset from the plate center of gravity. A plurality of adjustable alignment features are coupled to at least an upper surface of the plate. Further, a plurality of magnetic mounts are coupled to the side walls of the plate. Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the detailed description which follows, and in part will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from that description or recognized by practicing the embodiments as described in the written des