GB2495535A - Survey tripod leg support which fits onto a bolt - Google Patents

Survey tripod leg support which fits onto a bolt Download PDF

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GB2495535A
GB2495535A GB1117725.0A GB201117725A GB2495535A GB 2495535 A GB2495535 A GB 2495535A GB 201117725 A GB201117725 A GB 201117725A GB 2495535 A GB2495535 A GB 2495535A
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Support apparatus 1 comprises a support part (e.g. platform 3) supporting surveying apparatus and locating means (e.g. sleeve 5 or multiple prongs) that locates over a bolt 100 of a building structure. It may be secured by fitting snugly around the bolt or by means of magnet 7 in housing 9. A lip 17 may be gripped by a user during removal. Such apparatus may be located onto three bolts, each supporting one leg 200 of a stand. The platform may include a recess 13 to receive locating cone 210 of a tripod leg and rib 15 may form a ring around it to guard the leg against being knocked. Alternatively metal decking may be attached to metal beams using bolts with support apparatus located onto the bolts for a surveying method. Then the apparatus may be removed and concrete poured onto the decking, covering the bolts and forming a floor.

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IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION AND
SURVEYING
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to methods of construction and surveying, to apparatus for use in construction and surveying, to kits of parts and construction assemblies.
BACKGROUND TO INVENTION
A known method of construction is to produce a steel frame which is supported on a concrete foundation. The steel frame comprises beams onto which metal decking/hollow rib is laid. The metal decking is secured to the beams using shear bolts and concrete is poured onto the decking to form a concrete floor. The bolts are covered by concrete when the floor is poured and become a permanent part of the building structure.
Prior to the pouring of a concrete floor it is necessary to survey and/or set out the building structure. The metal decking/hollow rib may provide a safe working platform for surveyors and/or engineers to operate on but it is generally unsuitable to stand surveying apparatus on the decking as it flexes when walked on which can cause the surveying apparatus to move and disrupt a setting out procedure. It is therefore generally necessary to try to locate more rigid building components to stand surveying apparatus on. This can make the surveying and/or engineering of a building structure with the surveying apparatus inconvenient and sometimes impossible Accordingly, the present invention aims to address at least one disadvantage associated with the prior art whether discussed herein or otherwise.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a support apparatus for use with surveying apparatus, wherein the support apparatus comprises a support part adapted to support a surveying apparatus in use and wherein the support apparatus further comprises locating means adapted to locate over and/or around a bolt of a building structure in use.
Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over a bolt of a building structure in use. The locating means may be adapted to locate around a bolt of a building structure in use. The locating means may be adapted to engage the bolt of a building structure in use. The locating means may be adapted to contact a side of the head of a bolt in use. The locating means may be adapted to contact a top of the head of a bolt in use.
Suitably, the locating means comprises one or more locating members. The locating means may comprise a single locating member which may comprise a sleeve. Alternatively, the locating means may comprise a plurality of locating members, for example prongs. The locating member or members may be adapted to encircle the sides of a head of a bolt in use.
Suitably, the support part comprises a platform. Suitably, the locating means comprises a sleeve.
Suitably, the locating means comprises a locating member or members adapted to contact a side of the head of a bolt in use. Suitably, the locating means comprises a sleeve adapted to contact a side of the head of a bolt in use. Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over a bolt of a building structure in use. The locating means may comprise a sleeve adapted to contact a side and a top of the head of a bolt in use.
Suitably, according to the present invention there is provided a support apparatus for use with surveying apparatus, wherein the support apparatus comprises a support part adapted to support a stand of a surveying apparatus in use and wherein the support apparatus further comprises locating means adapted to locate over and/or around a bolt of a building structure in use.
Suitably, according to the present invention there is provided a support apparatus for use with a surveying apparatus, wherein the support apparatus comprises a platform adapted to support a stand of a surveying apparatus in use and wherein the support apparatus further comprises a sleeve adapted to locate over a bolt of a building structure in use.
Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over a free end of a bolt in use. Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over a head of a bolt in use. Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over part of a shank of a bolt in use. Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over a head and part of a shank of a bolt in use.
Suitably, the apparatus is adapted for use with a steel bolt. Suitably, the apparatus is adapted for use with a shear bolt. Suitably, the apparatus is adapted for use with a bolt connected to metal decking. Suitably, the apparatus is adapted for use with a bolt connected to hollow rib.
Suitably, the apparatus is adapted for use with a bolt connected to a metal beam. Suitably, the apparatus is adapted for use with a bolt connecting metal decking to a metal beam. Suitably, the apparatus is adapted for use with a bolt connecting hollow rib to a metal beam.
Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over a free end of a shear bolt in use.
Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over a head of a shear bolt in use. Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over part of a shank of a shear bolt in use. Suitably, the locating means is adapted to locate over a head and part of a shank of a shear bolt in use.
Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to sit on a bolt in use. Suitably, a part of the support apparatus located at an end of the sleeve is adapted to sit on the end, suitably the head, of a bolt whilst the sleeve is located over said bolt in use. An underside of the platform may be adapted to sit on an end of a blot in use.
Suitably, the locating means extends from the support part. Suitably, the sleeve extends from the platform. Suitably, the locating means extends from an underside of the support part.
Suitably, the sleeve extends from an underside of the platform. Suitably, the locating means is adapted, in use, to extend downwardly from the support part. Suitably, the sleeve is adapted, in use, to extend downwardly from the platform.
Suitably, the locating means defines a receptacle for receiving a bolt. Suitably, the locating means defines a cavity for receiving a bolt. Suitably, the sleeve defines a cavity for receiving a bolt. Suitably, the underside of the support part together with the locating means defines a receptacle for receiving a bolt. Suitably, the underside of the support part together with the locating means defines a cavity for receiving a bolt. Suitably, the underside of the platform together with the sleeve defines a cavity for receiving a bolt. The sleeve may form a side wall of the cavity and the platform may form an end wall of the cavity.
Suitably, the locating means and support part are integrally formed. Suitably, the sleeve and platform are integrally formed.
Suitably, the support apparatus comprises retaining means to retain it in position on a bolt in use. The retaining means may comprise the locating means being adapted to fit snugly around a part of a bolt in use. The retaining means may comprise the sleeve being adapted to fit snugly around a part of a bolt in use. The retaining means may comprise the locating means being adapted to fit snugly around the head of a bolt in use. The retaining means may comprise the sleeve being adapted to fit snugly around the head of a bolt in use. The retaining means may comprise a magnet. Suitably, the retaining means comprises a magnet adapted to attract the support apparatus to a bolt containing iron and/or other material attracted to a magnet and hold it in position relative thereto in use.
Suitably! the support apparatus comprises a magnet.
The support apparatus may comprise a magnet located at a blind end of the sleeve. The support apparatus may comprise a magnet located on the underside of the support part. The support apparatus may comprise a magnet located on the underside of the platform.
The support apparatus may comprise a magnet which is encased within the support part. The support apparatus may comprise a magnet which is encased within the platform. The support apparatus may comprise a magnet which is encased within the platform and which platform is located at the end of the sleeve to blind said sleeve end.
The support apparatus may comprise a magnet housing. The support apparatus may comprise a magnet which is encased within the magnet housing. The magnet housing may be located on the underside of the support part. The magnet housing may be located on the underside of the platform. The magnet housing may be located within a receptacle defined by the locating means. The magnet housing may be located within a cavity defined by the locating means. The magnet housing may be located within the cavity defined by the sleeve.
The magnet housing may be located at the end of the sleeve to blind the sleeve. The magnet housing and platform may act together to blind the end of the sleeve.
An underside of the magnet housing may be adapted to sit on an end of a blot in use.
Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to indirectly support a surveying apparatus in use.
Alternatively or in addition the support apparatus may be adapted to directly support a surveying apparatus in use.
Suitably! the support apparatus is adapted to support a stand of a surveying apparatus.
Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to support a leg of a stand of a surveying apparatus. Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to support a tripod. Suitably! the support apparatus is adapted to support a leg of a tripod.
Suitably! the support apparatus is adapted to support a surveying apparatus during a surveying procedure. Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to support a surveying apparatus during a setting out procedure.
The surveying apparatus may comprise a rotating laser. The surveying apparatus may comprise a dumpy level. The surveying apparatus may comprise an automatic level. The surveying apparatus may comprise a total station. The surveying apparatus may comprise a theodolite. The surveying apparatus may comprise a stand and a surveying device.
Suitably, the support pad is adapted to support a stand of a surveying apparatus. Suitably, the platform is adapted to support a stand of a surveying apparatus. Suitably, the support part is adapted to support a leg of a stand of a surveying apparatus. Suitably, the platform is adapted to support a leg of a stand of a surveying apparatus. Suitably, the support part is adapted to support a tripod. Suitably, the platform is adapted to support a tripod. Suitably, the support part is adapted to support a leg of a tripod. Suitably, the platform is adapted to support a leg of a tripod.
Suitably, the support apparatus comprises mounting means to assist the mounting and or retention of a surveying apparatus on the support apparatus in use. Suitably, the support apparatus comprises mounting means to assist the mounting and/or retention of a stand of a surveying apparatus on the support apparatus in use. Suitably, the support apparatus comprises mounting means to assist the mounting and/or retention of a stand of a surveying apparatus on the support part in use. Suitably, the support apparatus comprises mounting means to assist the mounting and/or retention of a stand of a surveying apparatus on the platform in use.
Suitably, the mounting means comprises a recess in an upper surface of the support part adapted to receive a part of a stand leg. Suitably, the mounting means comprises a recess in an upper surface of the platform adapted to receive a part of a stand leg. The recess may be adapted to receive a pin on the end of a stand leg. The recess may be adapted to receive a locating cone on the end of a stand leg.
The recess may comprise a section having a conical or frusto conical form. The recess may comprise a section having a cylindrical form. The recess may comprise a conical or frusto conical opening. Suitably, the recess comprises a frusto conical cavity.
The recess may have a depth of 2mm or more, for example around 5mm. The recess may have an opening of diameter of 5mm or greater, for example around 10mm diameter. The recess may comprise a frusto conical section having sides angled at around 30 degrees to the vertical, in use. The recess may comprise a frusto conical section having a diameter of around 10mm at the opening tapering to around 5mm.
Suitably, the support apparatus comprises guard means adapted to restrict a surveying apparatus from being knocked from the support apparatus in use. Suitably, the support apparatus comprises guard means adapted to restrict a stand of a surveying apparatus from being knocked from the support apparatus in use. Suitably, the support apparatus comprises guard means adapted to restrict a stand of a surveying apparatus from being knocked from the support part in use. Suitably, the support apparatus comprises guard means adapted to restrict a stand of a surveying apparatus from being knocked from the platform in use.
Suitably, the guard means comprises a part extending upwardly from the upper surface of the support part. Suitably, the guard means comprises a part extending upwardly from the upper surface of the platform. Suitably, the guard means comprises a rib. The guard means may comprise a circular rib. The guard means may be located by the edge of the platform. The guard means may be located inwardly of the edge of the platform. The guard means may comprise a rib encircling the mounting means. The rib may have a height of 2mm or more, for example of around 6mm.
The support apparatus may comprise removal means for assisting its removal from a bolt. The removal means may comprise a part of the platform. Suitably, the removal means comprises a lip provided on the underside of the support part. Suitably, the removal means comprises a lip provided on the underside of the platform which may be adapted to receive a user's fingers so they can pull the support apparatus from a bolt.
Suitably, the apparatus comprises a sleeve and a platform.
Suitably, the platform comprises an upper surface having a surface area which is greater than that of the cross-sectional area of a bolt over which the support apparatus is adapted to be located in use.
Suitably, the platform comprises an upper surface having a surface area which is greater than the cross sectional area of the cavity defined by the sleeve.
Suitably, the platform comprises an upper surface having a surface area of between 3600mm2 and 10,000mm2, for example around 6400mm2. Suitably, the platform upper surface extends for between 60mm and 100mm, for example around 80mm in a first direction and for between 60mm and 100mm, for example around 80mm in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Suitably, the sleeve defines a cavity having an opening having an area of between 900mm2 and 1600mm2 for example, around 1225mm2. Suitably, the sleeve defines a cavity having an opening having a diameter of between 30mm and 40mm, for example around 35mm. Suitably, the diameter of the cavity decreases towards the platform. Suitably, the diameter of the cavity is between 0.5mm and 3mm smaller adjacent the platform than it is at the cavity opening.
Suitably, the sleeve defines a cavity having a depth of between 40mm and 60mm, for example around 50mm.
Suitably, the sleeve extends from the platform by a distance of between 40mm and 60mm, for
example around 50mm.
Suitably, the sleeve comprises a tube which is blind at one end. The sleeve may comprise a tube which is blinded at one end by the platform. The sleeve may comprise a tube which is blinded at one end by a magnet housing.
Suitably, the sleeve comprises a hollow cylinder, suitably the sleeve comprises a hollow cylinder having a circular cross section.
The sleeve may define a generally cylindrical cavity. The sleeve wall may taper such that the sleeve wall is thicker towards the platform than it is at the opening of the cavity. The sleeve wall may taper such that the cavity has a greater diameter towards the platform than at the opening of the cavity. Suitably, the internal wall of the sleeve tapers such that it forms an angle of around 0.5 degrees to the vertical in use.
Suitably, the sleeve has an internal diameter which is just slightly greater than that of a part of a bolt with which it is adapted to be used. Suitably, the sleeve has an internal diameter which is just slightly greater than that of a free end of a bolt over which it is adapted to be located in use. Suitably, the sleeve has an internal diameter which is just slightly greater than that of a head of a bolt with which it is adapted to be used.
Suitably, the sleeve has an internal diameter which is just slightly greater than that of a head of a shear bolt with which it is adapted to be used.
Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to locate around a bolt of a building structure in use such that whilst the support apparatus is located over the bolt movement of the apparatus relative to the bolt in a generally horizontal direction is substantially prevented.
Suitably, the sleeve is adapted to locate around a bolt of a building structure in use such that whilst the support apparatus is located over the bolt niovement of the sleeve and thus the apparatus relative to the bolt in a generally horizontal direction is substantially prevented.
Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to sit on the end of a bolt of a building structure in use such that whilst the support apparatus is located over the bolt movement of the apparatus relative to the bolt in a downward direction is substantially prevented.
Suitably, a blind end of the sleeve is adapted to sit on the end of a bolt of a building structure in use such that whilst the support apparatus is located over the bolt movement of the blind end of the sleeve and thus the apparatus relative to the bolt in a downward direction is substantially prevented.
Suitably, the support apparatus comprises a magnet.
Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to sit on the end of a steel bolt of a building structure in use such that whilst the support apparatus is located over the steel bolt movement of the apparatus relative to the bolt in an upward direction is resisted.
Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to sit on the end of a steel bolt of a building structure in use such that whilst the support apparatus is located over the steel bolt a magnet of the apparatus holds the support apparatus on the bolt such that movement of the magnet and thus the apparatus relative to the bolt in an upward direction is resisted.
Suitably, the support apparatus is adapted to provide a stable platform on which to support a surveying apparatus.
Suitably, in use, once located over a bolt the support apparatus is held in a substantially fixed position. Suitably, in use, once located over a bolt the support apparatus is substantially unable to move downwardly or horizontally. Suitably, in use, once located over a bolt the support apparatus is only able to move upwardly when a user provides sufficient force to overcome the attractive force between a magnet of the apparatus and a bolt. Suitably, in use, once located over a bolt the support apparatus is substantially unable to move. In use, once located over a bolt the support apparatus may be unable to move unless a user applies a pulling force to overcome the magnetic attraction.
The support apparatus may comprise any feature as described in relation to the second, third, fourth and/or fifth aspect.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a kit of parts comprising a plurality of items of support apparatus according to the first aspect.
Suitably, the kit comprises 3 items of support apparatus according to the first aspect. Suitably, the items of support apparatus are substantially identical to one another. The items of support apparatus may be identical.
Suitably, the kit further comprises a container for the apparatus. The container may comprise a bag. The container may comprise a box.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a construction assembly, wherein the assembly comprises a bolt forming part of a building structure and wherein a locating means of a support apparatus is located over and/or around said bolt and wherein the support apparatus comprises a support part adapted to support a surveying apparatus in use.
Suitably, the support part comprises a platform. Suitably, the locating means comprises a sleeve. Suitably, the locating means is located over said bolt.
Suitably, according to the present invention there is provided a construction assembly, wherein the assembly comprises a bolt forming part of a building structure and wherein a sleeve of a support apparatus is located over said bolt and wherein the support apparatus comprises a platform adapted to support a surveying apparatus in use.
Suitably, the bolt comprise a steel bolt. Suitably, the bolt comprises a shear bolt. Suitably, the bolt is connected to metal decking. Suitably, the bolt is connected to hollow rib. Suitably, the bolt is connected to a metal beam. Suitably, the bolt is connected to metal decking and a metal beam. Suitably, the bolt is connected to hollow rib and a metal beam.
Suitably, the support apparatus is located over a free end of the bolt. Suitably, the support apparatus is located over a head of the bolt. Suitably, the support apparatus is located over part of a shank of the bolt. Suitably, the support apparatus is located over a head and part of a shank of the bolt. Suitably, the support apparatus is located over a head and part of a shank of a shear bolt.
Suitably, the support apparatus sits on a bolt. Suitably, a part of the support apparatus located at an end of the sleeve sits on the end, suitably the head, of a bolt whilst the sleeve is located over said bolt.
The assembly may comprise a plurality of bolts each forming part of a building structure and a plurality of items of support apparatus with a sleeve of each support apparatus located over a bolt and each support apparatus comprising a platform adapted to support a surveying apparatus in use.
Suitably, the assembly further comprises a surveying apparatus. The surveying apparatus may comprise a rotating laser. The surveying apparatus may comprise a dumpy level. The surveying apparatus may comprise an automatic level. The surveying apparatus may comprise a total station. The surveying apparatus may comprise a theodolite. The surveying apparatus may comprise a stand and a surveying device.
Suitably, the assembly comprises a surveying apparatus stand. The assembly may comprise a surveying apparatus stand having a plurality of legs, for example 3 legs. The surveying apparatus stand may comprise a tripod. The surveying apparatus stand may comprise a leg adapted to cooperate with the support part of the support apparatus. The surveying apparatus may comprise a leg having a locating cone on the end thereof. The surveying apparatus may comprise a plurality of legs each adapted to cooperate with the support part of a support apparatus. The surveying apparatus may comprise a plurality of legs each having a locating cone on the end thereof.
The assembly may comprise a stand of a surveying apparatus and a plurality of bolts each forming part of a building structure as well as a plurality of items of support apparatus with a locating means of each support apparatus being located over one of said bolts and each support apparatus comprising a support part supporting a part of said stand of a surveying apparatus.
The assembly may comprise a stand of a surveying apparatus and a plurality of bolts each forming part of a building structure as well as a plurality of items of support apparatus with a sleeve of each support apparatus being located over one of said bolts and each support apparatus comprising a platform supporting a part of said stand of a surveying apparatus.
Suitably, the assembly comprises 3 items of support apparatus with a sleeve of each support apparatus located over a bolt and each support apparatus comprising a platform adapted to support a surveying apparatus in use.
Suitably, the assembly comprises 3 items of support apparatus with a sleeve of each support apparatus located over a bolt and each support apparatus comprising a platform supporting a leg of a tripod.
Suitably, each leg of a tripod cooperates with mounting means of a support apparatus and each support apparatus is retained in position over a bolt such that the tripod is maintained in a substantially fixed position.
The assembly may comprise any feature as described in relation to the first, second, fourth or fifth aspect.
The assembly may comprise a support apparatus according to the first aspect. The assembly may comprise a plurality of items of support apparatus according to the first aspect. The assembly may comprise 3 items of support apparatus according to the first aspect.
The assembly may comprise a kit of parts according to the second aspect.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of surveying and/or setting out, wherein the method comprises locating support apparatus relative to a bolt of a building structure such that locating means of said support apparatus is located over and/or around said bolt and then positioning a surveying apparatus such that it is supported by a support part of said support apparatus and then using said surveying apparatus to perform a surveying and/or setting out step.
The method may comprise a method of surveying. Suitably, the method comprises a method of setting out. The method may comprise using the surveying apparatus to perform a surveying procedure. Suitably, the method comprises using the surveying apparatus to perform a setting out procedure.
Suitably, the support part comprises a platform. Suitably, the locating means comprises a sleeve. Suitably, the locating means is located over said bolt. The surveying and/or setting out step may comprise taking one or more measurements.
Suitably, according to the present invention there is provided a method of surveying and/or setting out, wherein the method comprises locating support apparatus relative to a bolt of a building structure such that a sleeve of said support apparatus is located over said bolt and then positioning a surveying apparatus such that it is supported by a platform of said support apparatus and then using said surveying apparatus to perform a surveying and/or setting out step.
Suitably, the method comprises positioning a stand of a surveying apparatus such that it is supported by the support apparatus.
The surveying apparatus may comprise a rotating laser. The surveying apparatus may comprise a dumpy level. The surveying apparatus may comprise an automatic level. The surveying apparatus may comprise a total station. The surveying apparatus may comprise a theodolite. The surveying apparatus may comprise a stand and a surveying device.
Suitably! the method comprises positioning a stand which is connected to or adapted to be connected to a surveying device such that said stand is supported by the support apparatus.
Suitably, the bolt comprise a steel bolt. Suitably! the bolt comprises a shear bolt. Suitably, the bolt is connected to metal decking. Suitably! the bolt is connected to hollow rib. Suitably, the bolt is connected to a metal beam. Suitably, the bolt is connected to metal decking and a metal beam. Suitably, the bolt is connected to hollow rib and a metal beam.
Suitably! the support apparatus is located over a free end of the bolt. Suitably! the support apparatus is located over a head of the bolt. Suitably, the support apparatus is located over part of a shank of the bolt. Suitably! the support apparatus is located over a head and part of a shank of the bolt. Suitably, the support apparatus is located over a head and part of a shank of a shear bolt.
Suitably, the support apparatus sits on a bolt. Suitably, a part of the support apparatus located at an end of the sleeve sits on the end, suitably the head, of a bolt whilst the sleeve is located over said bolt.
Suitably! the method comprises using the support apparatus to support a stand of a surveying apparatus.
Suitably, the method comprises using a plurality of items of support apparatus to support a stand of a surveying apparatus.
Suitably! the method comprises locating a plurality of items of support apparatus relative to a plurality of bolts of a building structure such that locating means of each of said items of support apparatus is located over and/or around a bolt and then positioning a surveying apparatus such that it is supported by a support part of each of said items of support apparatus and then using said surveying apparatus to perform a surveying and/or setting out step.
Suitably, the method comprises locating a plurality of items of support apparatus relative to a plurality of bolts of a building structure such that a sleeve of each of said items of support apparatus is located over a bolt and then positioning a surveying apparatus such that it is supported by a platform of each of said items of support apparatus and then using said surveying apparatus to perform a surveying and/or setting out step.
Suitably, the method comprises locating a plurality of items of support apparatus relative to a plurality of bolts of a building structure such that a sleeve of each of said items of support apparatus is located over a bolt and then positioning a surveying apparatus and a stand of a surveying apparatus such that each leg of the stand is supported by a platform of one of said items of support apparatus and then using said surveying apparatus to perform a surveying and/or setting out step.
Suitably, said items of support apparatus are substantially identical. Suitably, the stand comprises a tripod. Suitably, the method comprises using 3 items of support apparatus to support a stand of a surveying apparatus.
Suitably, the method comprises locating a support apparatus onto a bolt such that the support apparatus is retained in a substantially fixed position on the bolt. Suitably, the method comprises using support apparatus to provide a substantially fixed platform for a surveying apparatus. Suitably, the method comprises using support apparatus to provide a substantially fixed platform for a stand of a surveying apparatus.
Suitably, the method comprises operating the surveying apparatus whilst the apparatus is retained in a substantially fixed position due to the cooperation of the surveying apparatus, surveying apparatus stand, support apparatus and bolts.
Suitably, retaining means of the support apparatus allow the support apparatus to be maintained in a substantially fixed position relative to a bolt whilst performing the method of the fourth aspect. Suitably, said retaining means include a magnet.
Suitably, once the method of the fourth aspect has been performed the support apparatus can be removed from a bolt. Suitably, on completion of the method of surveying the support apparatus is pulled on by a user to overcome an attractive magnetic force and remove it from a bolt.
Suitably, mounting means of the support apparatus allow a stand of a surveying apparatus to be held in a substantially fixed position relative to the support apparatus and thus a bolt allowing accurate measurements to be taken while performing the method of the fourth aspect.
Suitably, if the surveying apparatus is knocked in use guard means of the support apparatus will restrict a leg of a stand of the surveying apparatus being knocked off the platform thus protecting the surveying apparatus from fall damage whilst performing the method of the fourth aspect.
The support apparatus may comprise any feature as described in relation to the first aspect.
Suitably! the method uses a support apparatus according to the first aspect.
The method may use a kit of parts having any feature as described in relation to the second aspect. The method may use a kit of parts according to the second aspect.
The method suitably comprises forming a construction assembly comprising one or more support assemblies located over one or more bolts. The method may comprise forming a construction assembly having one or more features as described in relation to the third aspect.
The method may comprise forming a construction assembly according to the third aspect.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of construction wherein the method comprises attaching metal decking to metal beams using bolts, locating support apparatus onto said bolts to perform a surveying and/or setting out method and then removing said support apparatus and pouring concrete onto the metal decking to cover said bolts and form a concrete floor.
Suitably! the method comprises attaching metal decking to metal beams using bolts! locating support apparatus onto said bolts to perform a surveying and/or setting out method according to the method of the fourth aspect and then removing said support apparatus and pouring concrete onto the metal decking to cover said bolts and form a concrete floor.
The method may comprise any feature as described in relation to the first and/or second and/or third and/or fourth aspects.
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The present invention will now be illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a cross section of a support apparatus in use; Figure 2 is a plan view of the apparatus of Figure 1 (not in use); and Figure 3 is a cross section of an alternative embodiment.
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Figure 1 illustrates a support apparatus 1 in use and Figure 2 shows part of the apparatus 1 when not in use. The support apparatus 1 comprises a support part in the form of a platform 3 and a locating means in the form of a sleeve 5. The support apparatus 1 further comprises a magnet 7 located in a magnet housing 9. In use, the magnet 7 and sleeve 5 act together to provide retaining means to retain the support apparatus I in position on a bolt 100.
The platform 3 of the support apparatus 1 comprises an upper surface ii which includes a recess 13 which is adapted to receive a locating cone 210 on an end of a leg 200 of a stand of a surveying apparatus (not shown) and provides mounting means to allow fixed positioning of a surveying apparatus relative to the support apparatus 1.
The upper surface 11 also has a rib 15 which forms a ring around the recess 13 and provides a guard means to prevent the leg 200 of the stand of the surveying apparatus from being knocked off the platform 3 in use.
The platform 3 also has a lip 17 extending downwardly from the edge thereof and which is adapted to allow a user to grip the support apparatus ito pull it from the bolt 100.
The sleeve 5 defines a cavity 19 which is blinded at one end by the platform 3 and magnet housing 9. The cavity 19 is generally cylindrical but has a slight taper from its opening to the blind end such that, in use, a bolt 100 can fit snugly within the cavity 19 towards its blind end.
In use a support apparatus 1 is located relative to a bolt 100 such that the sleeve 5 fits over the bolt 100 and the magnet housing 9 which forms the blind end of the sleeve 5 rests on the end of the bolt 100. Downward and horizontal movement of the support apparatus 1 relative to the bolt 100 is substantially prevented by the contact of the magnet housing 9 and sleeve 5 with the bolt. The magnetic attraction between the magnet 7 and the bolt 100 restricts the support apparatus 1 from moving upwardly and further inhibits any other movement of the support apparatus 1 relative to the bolt 100.
The bolt 100 onto which the support apparatus 1 is located is a shear bolt which forms part of a building structure and holds metal decking to a metal beam (not shown).
In one embodiment 3 items of support apparatus (only one shown) are located onto 3 bolts (only one shown) which are located in the vicinity of one another (one per bolt). A stand of a surveying apparatus (not shown) is then positioned to be supported by the support apparatus.
The stand comprises a tripod and one leg is stood on each support apparatus.
Each leg 200 comprises a locating cone 210 which locates into the recess 13 of each item of support apparatus 1 (only one shown) with the leg 200 supported by the platform 3. The rib 15 encircles the leg 200 such that if the stand or the surveying apparatus is knocked the rib restricts the leg 200 from being knocked off the platform 3 thus protecting the surveying apparatus from fall damage.
A surveying apparatus can thus be supported in a substantially fixed position by the support apparatus and surveying and/or setting out steps can be performed. When the surveying and/or setting out is complete the stand and surveying apparatus can be removed and the support apparatus 1 can then be removed from the bolts 200. A concrete floor can then be formed by pouring concrete on to the metal decking such that the bolts are covered with concrete.
Figure 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment in use. The support apparatus 301 comprises a support part in the form of a platform 303 and a locating means in the form of a sleeve 305.
The support apparatus 301 further comprises a magnet 307 located in an underside of the platform 303. In use, the magnet 307 and sleeve 305 act together to provide retaining means to retain the support apparatus in position on a bolt 101.
The platform 303 of the support apparatus 301 comprises an upper surface 311 which includes a recess 313 which is adapted to receive an end of a leg (not shown) of a stand of a surveying apparatus (not shown) and provides mounting means to allow fixed positioning of a surveying apparatus relative to the support assembly 301.
The upper surface 311 also has a rib 315 which forms a ring around the recess 313 and provides a guard means to prevent the leg of the stand of the surveying apparatus from being knocked off the platform 303 in use.
The sleeve 305 defines a cavity which is blinded at one end by the platform 303. In use the underside of the platform 303 rests on the end of the bolt 101.
It will be appreciated that preferred embodiments of the present invention may provide for greater efficiency in construction methods.
Attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with or previous to this specification in connection with this application and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference.
All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive.
Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiment(s). The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.

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  1. <claim-text>CLAIMS1. A support apparatus for use with surveying apparatus, wherein the support apparatus comprises a support part adapted to support a surveying apparatus in use and wherein the support apparatus further comprises locating means adapted to locate over and/or around a bolt of a building structure in use.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  2. 2. A support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the locating means comprises one or more locating members.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  3. 3. A support apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the locating means comprises a single locating member which comprises a sleeve.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  4. 4. A support apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the locating means comprises a plurality of locating prongs.</claim-text> <claim-text>(\J
  5. 5. A support apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the locating means defines a receptacle for receiving a bolt.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  6. 6. A support apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the support part comprises a platform.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  7. 7. A support apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the support apparatus comprises retaining means to retain it in position on a bolt in use.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  8. 8. A support apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the retaining means comprises the locating means being adapted to fit snugly around a part of a bolt in use.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  9. 9. A support apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the retaining means comprises a magnet.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  10. 10. A support apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the support apparatus comprises a magnet.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  11. 11. A support apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the apparatus comprises a magnet housing.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  12. 12. A support apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the magnet housing is located on the underside of the support part.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  13. 13. A support apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the support apparatus comprises a magnet located on the underside of the support part and/or which is encased within the support part.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  14. 14. A support apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the support apparatus is adapted to support a stand of a surveying apparatus.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  15. 15. A support apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the support apparatus comprises mounting means to assist the mounting and/or retention of a stand of a surveying apparatus on the support apparatus in use.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  16. 16. A support apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the mounting means comprises a recess in an upper surface of the support part adapted to receive a part of a stand leg.</claim-text> <claim-text>
  17. 17. A support apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the support apparatus comprises guard means adapted to restrict a stand of a surveying apparatus from being knocked from the support apparatus in use. ro
  18. 18. A support apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the guard means comprises a part extending upwardly from the upper surface of the support part.c\J. .
  19. 19. A support apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein the support apparatus comprises removal means for assisting its removal from a bolt.
  20. 20. A support apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the removal means comprises a lip provided on the underside of the support part.
  21. 21. A support apparatus substantially as herein described with reference to any of the accompanying drawings.
  22. 22. A kit of parts comprising a plurality of items of support apparatus according to any of claims ito 21.
  23. 23. A kit of parts substantially as herein described with reference to any of the accompanying drawings.
  24. 24. A construction assembly, wherein the assembly comprises a bolt forming part of a building structure and wherein a locating means of a support apparatus is located over and/or around said bolt and wherein the support apparatus comprises a support part adapted to support a surveying apparatus in use.
  25. 25. A construction assembly according to claim 24, wherein the support apparatus comprises a support apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 21.
  26. 26. A construction assembly according to claim 24 or 25, wherein the bolt comprises a shear bolt.
  27. 27. A construction assembly according to any of claims 24 to 26, wherein the support apparatus is located over a head of the bolt.
  28. 28. A construction assembly according to any of claims 24 to 27, wherein the support apparatus is located over a head and part of a shank of a shear bolt.
  29. 29. A construction assembly according to any of claims 24 to 28, wherein the assembly C\J comprises a plurality of bolts each forming part of a building structure and a plurality of items of support apparatus with a sleeve of each support apparatus located over a bolt and each o support apparatus comprising a platform adapted to support a surveying apparatus in use.
  30. 30. A construction assembly according to any of claims 24 to 29, wherein the assembly further comprises a surveying apparatus.
  31. 31. A construction assembly according to any of claims 24 to 30, wherein the assembly comprises a surveying apparatus stand.
  32. 32. A construction assembly substantially as herein described with reference to any of the accompanying drawings.
  33. 33. A method of surveying and/or setting out, wherein the method comprises locating support apparatus relative to a bolt of a building structure such that locating means of said support apparatus is located over and/or around said bolt and then positioning a surveying apparatus such that it is supported by a support part of said support apparatus and then using said surveying apparatus to perform a surveying and/or setting out step.
  34. 34. A method according to claim 33, wherein, the method comprises using the surveying apparatus to perform a setting out procedure.
  35. 35. A method according to claim 32 or 33, wherein the method comprises using a support apparatus according to any of claims 1 to 21.
  36. 36. A method of surveying and/or setting out substantially as herein described.
  37. 37. A method of construction wherein the method comprises attaching metal decking to metal beams using bolts, locating support apparatus onto said bolts to perform a surveying and/or setting out method and then removing said support apparatus and pouring concrete onto the metal decking to cover said bolts and form a concrete floor.
  38. 38. A method according to claim 38, wherein the method uses a support apparatus according to any of claims ito 21.
  39. 39. A method of construction substantially as herein described. (4 r (4</claim-text>
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