US20020145014A1 - Caulking gun and support - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to caulking guns and supports therefor.
- the invention also relates to supports for receptacles containing material to be dispensed.
- the invention is, in one aspect, for a structure incorporating a caulking gun, the structure providing a stable support over a surface or point at which glue or other material from the caulking gun or other type of receptacle is to be applied.
- One object of the invention is to provide an adjustable support and stable environment for the use of caulking or other fluid whereby the caulking or other fluid can be accurately, consistently and easily introduced to an area or point without overflow caused by excess material and/or damaging surrounding areas.
- caulking gun and support of the invention has many applications, one such application comprises use in the field of commercial, industrial and residential flooring.
- flooring may comprise hardwood flooring, tiles, marble or other media, all of which require the use of caulking or fill material in order to fill spaces or gaps between the floor and the medium, or between various pieces of the medium itself, such as tiling.
- caulking may be required at edges between the medium and the wall, door jam or other building structure.
- a conventional caulking gun comprises a chamber area in which is received a disposable caulking container, the caulking container being essentially cylindrical in shape and having a tapering needle-like point through which the contents of the container pass.
- the caulking container fits within the space or chamber of the caulking gun, and the container has a movable base which, upon the application of force thereto, slides up the cylindrical tube forcing caulking fluid out of a small aperture at the end of the needle-like spout at an opposite end thereof.
- Typical caulking guns have handles or triggers whereby, upon the application of the force, a cylindrical disc attached to a rod moves through the chamber, the disc applying pressure to the lower end of the container to force the contents thereof out through the spout.
- the disc is movable in a direction which urges the fluid out in an incremental fashion by finely applying force to the trigger or handle which moves the disc.
- the invention provides a caulking gun and support combination, whereby a container of caulking material can be firmly and stably supported, so that it can be properly positioned for the accurate application of caulking materials to the desired area.
- a caulking gun Any device which expels material to be applied through a receptacle may potentially be used with the invention. Therefore, although this description focuses more on the use of a caulking gun, the invention is not limited to this embodiment.
- the caulking gun and support of the invention typically receives a caulking container which comprises an elongate cylindrical housing. At one end of the cylindrical housing, there is provided a tapering outlet or spout, and a small aperture or hole can be made at the end of the spout when opening the container and through which the caulking material can be expelled.
- a base closure which seals the caulking material within the container.
- the base closure is slidable up the cylindrical container, from a base end thereof towards the spout, so that the movement thereof in the container places the contents under pressure, at the same time expelling the contents through the aperture in the outlet.
- a typical caulking gun accommodates the container, and provides means by which the base closure can be forced upwardly through the cylinder for expelling the caulking material.
- a caulking gun and support device comprising: a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface; a supporting arm extending upwardly from the base member; a caulking gun for receiving a receptacle containing caulking material, the caulking gun being mounted on the supporting arm; and adjustment means for selectively positioning and securing the caulking gun.
- the supporting arm comprises a fixed arm connected to the base member, and a slidable arm connected to the fixed arm, the slidable arm being moveable relative to the fixed arm to adjust the position of the caulking gun.
- the fixed arm may comprise an elongate projection along a surface thereof
- the slidable arm may comprise an elongate channel along the length thereof, the elongate projection sliding within the elongate channel to provide relative movement between the fixed arm and slidable arm respectively.
- Securing means for releasably securing the fixed arm and slidable arm relative to each other may be provided.
- the adjustment means comprises a stop member, adjustably positioned with respect to the base member.
- the stop member may comprise a threaded rod extending from the base and a stop means mounted on the threaded member, the stop means having a threaded bore for receiving the threaded member whereby rotation thereof causes it to move along the threaded member to a selected position.
- a support device for a receptacle containing material to be dispensed comprising a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface; a supporting arm extending upwardly from the base member; a module on the supporting arm for receiving the receptacle containing material to be dispensed; and adjustment means for selectively positioning and securing the module.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a caulking gun and support of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the base of the caulking gun and support therefor of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the vertical support members of the caulking gun and support of the invention.
- the invention is for a caulking gun with support, and provides a procedure whereby a caulking container can be affixed thereto and accurately located over an area to which caulking glue can be applied. Further, the caulking gun and support provides a stable base for support and balancing of the caulking container, and assists the user in providing a consistent supply of glue, as necessary, to a particular point.
- a threaded hole 28 which may extend completely through the base 12 , or only partially therethrough, and in which is threadedly engaged a zinc anodized threaded rod 30 , which, in use, is substantially vertical, or normal to the surface on which the base 12 rests.
- a disc or washer 32 is mounted on the rod 30 , the disc 32 having an upper surface 34 , a lower surface 36 , and a substantially centrally located hole 38 .
- the hole 38 which is threaded, threadedly engages the rod 30 , so that by rotation of the disc or washer 32 it is moved up or down the rod 30 to the desired point, as will also be described below.
- the washer or disc 32 In its mounted position, the washer or disc 32 will be substantially parallel with the surface on which the base 12 is mounted.
- the position of the disc or washer 32 on the rod 30 is adjustable so as to form a support for a caulking container or for the caulk gun 16 , as will be described further below.
- the supporting arms 14 is shown in FIG. 1 in relation to the caulking gun and support 10 as a whole, and are also shown in FIG. 3 of the drawings in greater detail.
- These supporting arms 14 comprise a fixed arm 40 and a slidable arm 42 which slidably engages with the fixed arm 40 .
- the fixed arm 40 is firmly connected to the base 12 .
- the fixed arm 40 comprises a flat surface 44 , a lower end 46 , an upper end 48 , and an engaging surface 50 .
- the engaging surface 50 has a male component 52 extending or projecting outwardly therefrom, the male component 52 having opposing tapers 54 .
- a threaded hole 60 is drilled into the fixed arm 40 in the upper half thereof, and a knob 62 having a threaded shank 64 and a handle 66 is screwed into the threaded hole 60 so that the threaded shank 64 can pass right through the threaded hole, which goes through the entire width of the fixed arm 40 .
- the threaded shank 64 extends through the threaded hole 60 in order to engage the slidable arm 42 , so that the slidable arm can be placed in a fixed position relative to the fixed arm 40 , in a desired fashion.
- the slidable arm 42 comprises a flat surface 70 , an upper end 72 , a lower end 74 , and an engaging surface 76 .
- the engaging surface 76 comprises a channel 78 having tapers 80 . It will be appreciated that the slidable arm 42 engages with the fixed arm 40 by placing the lower end 74 of the slidable arm 42 near the upper end 48 of the fixed arm 40 , and carefully inserting the male component 52 in the channel 78 . When so inserted, the tapers 54 on the male component 52 will fit within the tapers 80 of the channel 78 .
- This type of engagement will permit the slidable arm 42 to move vertically up and down with respect to the fixed arm 40 , but there will be no movement in a horizontal direction. This arrangement, therefore, allows for the slidable arm 42 to be moved vertically to the desired position, as will be described below, relative to the fixed arm 40 .
- the handle 66 is rotated clockwise, thereby causing the threaded shank 64 to extend through the threaded hole 60 , and engage the engaging surface 76 of the slidable arm 42 . Further rotation of the handle 66 causes the slidable arm 42 and fixed arm 40 to be forced away from each other, causing frictional engagement between the tapers 54 of the male component 52 and the tapers 80 of the channel 78 .
- the slidable arm 42 comprises a pair of apertures 84 and 86 near the lower end 74 and upper end 72 respectively.
- the apertures 84 and 86 accommodate screws, bolts or other fastening devices, by means of which a caulk gun 16 can be connected to the slidable arm 42 .
- the caulk gun 16 is firmly attached to the slidable arm 42 , and in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, is substantially coextensive with the slidable arm 42 , so as to be more or less the same length thereof.
- the caulk gun 16 attached to the slidable arm 42 , comprises a cylindrical housing 90 defining a chamber 92 including an opening (not shown) along the length thereof so that the caulking container can be located therein, as will be described.
- the cylindrical housing 90 has an open lower end 94 , and a closed or partially closed upper end 96 upon which is mounted a handle and trigger mechanism 98 .
- the handle and trigger mechanism 98 is of conventional design, and will only be described briefly herein below.
- the lower end 94 may be partially closed to keep the caulking container from falling out of the chamber 92 , and a support in the form of a washer or ring at the lower end 94 may be provided as a collar upon which the caulking container rests.
- the handle and trigger mechanism 98 comprises an elongate shaft 100 which is extends through an aperture in the closed upper end 96 of the cylindrical housing 90 . At its end within the chamber 92 , the shaft 100 terminates in a disc-shaped pusher 102 , while at its outer end, the shaft 100 has a knob 104 .
- a handle mechanism 106 is provided, and comprises a fixed member 108 and a pivotal lever 110 , which rotates about pivot pin 112 .
- pivotal lever 100 of the handle mechanism 106 is pulled by the user towards the fixed member 108 , an engagement member 114 is urged downwardly, and, at the same time, moves the shaft 100 downwardly in a vertical position.
- the pusher 102 also moves downwardly within the chamber 92 , engaging the caulking container, to be described.
- the shaft 100 will not be able to move upward again, and is held in position by a release lever 116 .
- the release lever 116 is pushed down in the direction of arrow 118 , to permit this operation.
- the caulking gun and support 10 of the invention is located so that the base 12 thereof is proximate the area or point where caulking glue is to be introduced.
- the horseshoe-shaped base 12 defines an area 122 therein containing the point at which the caulking glue is to be introduced.
- a caulk container 130 is already accommodated within the chamber 92 , or, if not, is now placed in the chamber 92 .
- the cylindrical housing 90 includes an opening, not shown, through which the caulk container 130 , also of substantially cylindrical shape, but of slightly smaller dimensions than the chamber 92 , can be introduced.
- the shaft 100 is adjusted so that the pusher 102 is near the closed upper end 96 , and this is achieved by holding down the release lever 116 and pulling outwardly on the knob 104 .
- the caulking container 130 located within the chamber 92 , extends through the open lower end 94 of the chamber 92 .
- the caulking container 130 comprises cylindrical side walls 132 , a base closure 134 , an annular neck portion 136 , and a tapering spout 138 .
- the annular neck portion 136 extends, in one embodiment, through the open lower end 94 , and is allowed to rest on the upper surface 34 of the disc or washer 32 .
- the spout 138 has an outlet port 140 which is located just over the area where caulking glue is required, and the entire caulking container 130 is positioned so that the outlet port 140 is just above this area or point.
- the position of the washer or disc 32 can be appropriately selected by turning it so as to move up and down the rod 30 until the outlet port 140 of the caulking container 130 is exactly where required.
- it is the lower end 94 of the caulk gun 16 that rests on the disc or washer 32 .
- the caulk container 130 is fully accommodated in the chamber 92 .
- the adjustment of the position of the disc 32 facilitates the accurate location of the outlet port 140 to assist the user.
- Precise locating of the caulk container 130 relative to the portion where caulking glue is required can also be achieved by moving the slidable arm 42 up and down vertically with respect to the fixed arm 40 , and securing the slidable arm 42 relative to the fixed arm 40 in precisely the desired position by tightening the knob 62 so that the slidable arm 42 and fixed arm 40 will not move relative to each other, as has already been described.
- the caulking gun and support 10 of the invention provides two independent adjustment operations for optimal placement of a caulking container 130 , and more particularly the outlet port 140 thereof, to be stably and firmly located over an area or point at which caulking glue is to be introduced.
- the caulking gun and support of the invention 10 is now ready for use.
- the outlet port 140 is located just over a hole, for example in a wooden floor, or over a tile, or some other area to be filled, and the pivotal lever 110 of the handle mechanism 106 is slowly raised by the operator. Raising the pivotal lever 110 causes downward movement of the shaft 100 , so that the pusher 102 exerts pressure on the base closure 134 of the caulk container 130 .
- the base closure 134 of the caulk container 130 is forced into the caulk container 130 , in conventional fashion, causing pressure on the contents thereof, so that caulking glue is expelled through the outlet port 140 .
- the caulking gun and support 10 of the invention allows the user to very carefully and selectively place the outlet port 140 of the caulking container 130 and maintain the whole mechanism in a balanced, stable and fixed position, so that very careful operation of the handle mechanism 106 can be achieved. Therefore, the caulking gun and support 10 of the invention allows for measured and consistent quantities of glue to be expelled through the outlet port 140 by fine manipulation of the handle mechanism 106 , allowing for more accurate workmanship, and a cleaner application of the caulking glue.
- the caulking container 130 fits entirely within the chamber 92 , it will be the lower end 94 of the cylindrical housing 90 that rests upon the upper surface 34 of the washer or disc 32 .
- the invention accommodates the position when the caulking container 130 fits completely within the chamber 92 , as well as that condition where it is larger than the chamber 92 in length, so that a variety of sizes of caulking containers, as well as caulking gun and supports 10 of the invention, will be workable.
- the caulking gun will hold two tubes of glue, and an injection needle attached at the bottom.
- the slidable arm 42 and fixed arm 40 are made of polished aluminum, thereby permitting easy washing and cleaning thereof, and preventing corrosion which may result from exposure to water or air.
- the disc or washer 32 is also preferably comprised of aluminum, while the rod 30 is made of zinc anodized material.
- the support of the invention may also be anodized, either completely or partially.
- the base 12 providing the balance and stability for the entire caulking gun and support 10 of the invention, is also preferably comprised of polished aluminum.
- the caulking gun and support may include an injection needle through which material dispensed is conveyed from the receptacle to the point or area to which the material is to be applied.
- the injection needle may be appropriately located so as to receive the spout 138 and outlet port 140 of a receptacle, or the injection needle may replace, at least in part, the spout 138 and/or outlet port 140 .
- the injection needle may include a control and/or shut-off valve, such as a ball or check valve, to control and monitor the flow or amount of material being dispensed.
- the invention is not limited to the precise details described herein.
- other mechanisms for tightening the slidable arm 42 and fixed arm 40 relative to each other, aside from the knob 62 as shown in the drawings, may be provided. Any manner whereby the two arms may be selectively tightened and loosened with respect to each other would be appropriate.
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A caulking gun and support device comprises a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface. A supporting arm extends upwardly from the base member. A caulking gun for receiving a receptacle containing caulking material is mounted on the supporting arm. An adjustment mechanism for selectively positioning and securing the caulking gun is also provided.
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- This invention relates to caulking guns and supports therefor. The invention also relates to supports for receptacles containing material to be dispensed. Particularly, the invention is, in one aspect, for a structure incorporating a caulking gun, the structure providing a stable support over a surface or point at which glue or other material from the caulking gun or other type of receptacle is to be applied. One object of the invention is to provide an adjustable support and stable environment for the use of caulking or other fluid whereby the caulking or other fluid can be accurately, consistently and easily introduced to an area or point without overflow caused by excess material and/or damaging surrounding areas.
- While the caulking gun and support of the invention has many applications, one such application comprises use in the field of commercial, industrial and residential flooring. Such flooring may comprise hardwood flooring, tiles, marble or other media, all of which require the use of caulking or fill material in order to fill spaces or gaps between the floor and the medium, or between various pieces of the medium itself, such as tiling. Additionally, caulking may be required at edges between the medium and the wall, door jam or other building structure.
- It will be appreciated by those who have used caulking guns or other devices for applying material to a point that it is often difficult to accurately locate the caulking gun for precision use. Typically, a conventional caulking gun comprises a chamber area in which is received a disposable caulking container, the caulking container being essentially cylindrical in shape and having a tapering needle-like point through which the contents of the container pass.
- The caulking container fits within the space or chamber of the caulking gun, and the container has a movable base which, upon the application of force thereto, slides up the cylindrical tube forcing caulking fluid out of a small aperture at the end of the needle-like spout at an opposite end thereof. Typical caulking guns have handles or triggers whereby, upon the application of the force, a cylindrical disc attached to a rod moves through the chamber, the disc applying pressure to the lower end of the container to force the contents thereof out through the spout. The disc is movable in a direction which urges the fluid out in an incremental fashion by finely applying force to the trigger or handle which moves the disc. However, even with such fine adjustment possible, very careful and controlled application of force is required, and the application of such force, together with the precise locating of the needle over the area or point to be caulked requires considerable coordination and an experienced user to avoid the expulsion of excess caulking fluid from the container and generally fouling the area around which the caulking glue it required.
- In one aspect, the invention provides a caulking gun and support combination, whereby a container of caulking material can be firmly and stably supported, so that it can be properly positioned for the accurate application of caulking materials to the desired area. It will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to a caulking gun. Any device which expels material to be applied through a receptacle may potentially be used with the invention. Therefore, although this description focuses more on the use of a caulking gun, the invention is not limited to this embodiment.
- Preferably, the caulking gun and support of the invention typically receives a caulking container which comprises an elongate cylindrical housing. At one end of the cylindrical housing, there is provided a tapering outlet or spout, and a small aperture or hole can be made at the end of the spout when opening the container and through which the caulking material can be expelled.
- At the opposite end of the caulking container there is provided a base closure which seals the caulking material within the container. The base closure is slidable up the cylindrical container, from a base end thereof towards the spout, so that the movement thereof in the container places the contents under pressure, at the same time expelling the contents through the aperture in the outlet.
- A typical caulking gun accommodates the container, and provides means by which the base closure can be forced upwardly through the cylinder for expelling the caulking material.
- According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a caulking gun and support device comprising: a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface; a supporting arm extending upwardly from the base member; a caulking gun for receiving a receptacle containing caulking material, the caulking gun being mounted on the supporting arm; and adjustment means for selectively positioning and securing the caulking gun.
- Preferably, the supporting arm comprises a fixed arm connected to the base member, and a slidable arm connected to the fixed arm, the slidable arm being moveable relative to the fixed arm to adjust the position of the caulking gun. The fixed arm may comprise an elongate projection along a surface thereof, and the slidable arm may comprise an elongate channel along the length thereof, the elongate projection sliding within the elongate channel to provide relative movement between the fixed arm and slidable arm respectively. Securing means for releasably securing the fixed arm and slidable arm relative to each other may be provided.
- Preferably, the adjustment means comprises a stop member, adjustably positioned with respect to the base member. The stop member may comprise a threaded rod extending from the base and a stop means mounted on the threaded member, the stop means having a threaded bore for receiving the threaded member whereby rotation thereof causes it to move along the threaded member to a selected position.
- According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a support device for a receptacle containing material to be dispensed, the support device comprising a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface; a supporting arm extending upwardly from the base member; a module on the supporting arm for receiving the receptacle containing material to be dispensed; and adjustment means for selectively positioning and securing the module.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a caulking gun and support of the invention;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the base of the caulking gun and support therefor of the invention; and
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the vertical support members of the caulking gun and support of the invention.
- The invention is for a caulking gun with support, and provides a procedure whereby a caulking container can be affixed thereto and accurately located over an area to which caulking glue can be applied. Further, the caulking gun and support provides a stable base for support and balancing of the caulking container, and assists the user in providing a consistent supply of glue, as necessary, to a particular point.
- With reference to FIG. 1 of the drawings, there is shown a caulking gun and
support 10, comprising abase 12, supportingarms 14, andcaulk gun 16. Thebase 12 is designed so as to be of a shape and size which provides the support, balance and stability to the caulking gun and support 10 as a whole, and in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, comprises a partially circular or horseshoe-shaped member. Thebase 12 comprisesends 20, andmiddle section 22. Themiddle section 22, as best shown in FIG. 2 of the drawings, comprises a pair of spacedholes arms 14 are attached to thebase 12, as will be described further below. - Near one
end 20 of thebase 12, there is provided a threadedhole 28, which may extend completely through thebase 12, or only partially therethrough, and in which is threadedly engaged a zinc anodized threadedrod 30, which, in use, is substantially vertical, or normal to the surface on which thebase 12 rests. A disc orwasher 32 is mounted on therod 30, thedisc 32 having anupper surface 34, alower surface 36, and a substantially centrally locatedhole 38. Thehole 38, which is threaded, threadedly engages therod 30, so that by rotation of the disc orwasher 32 it is moved up or down therod 30 to the desired point, as will also be described below. In its mounted position, the washer ordisc 32 will be substantially parallel with the surface on which thebase 12 is mounted. The position of the disc orwasher 32 on therod 30 is adjustable so as to form a support for a caulking container or for thecaulk gun 16, as will be described further below. - The supporting
arms 14 is shown in FIG. 1 in relation to the caulking gun and support 10 as a whole, and are also shown in FIG. 3 of the drawings in greater detail. These supportingarms 14 comprise afixed arm 40 and aslidable arm 42 which slidably engages with the fixedarm 40. Thefixed arm 40 is firmly connected to thebase 12. The fixedarm 40 comprises aflat surface 44, alower end 46, anupper end 48, and anengaging surface 50. Theengaging surface 50 has amale component 52 extending or projecting outwardly therefrom, themale component 52 having opposingtapers 54. - Drilled into the
lower end 46 are two threadedbores bores holes base 12. The fixedarm 40 is securely fastened to thebase 12 by inserting screws (not shown) throughholes holes bores fixed arm 40 is firmly secured to thebase 12 and will not move relative thereto. - A threaded
hole 60 is drilled into thefixed arm 40 in the upper half thereof, and aknob 62 having a threadedshank 64 and ahandle 66 is screwed into the threadedhole 60 so that the threadedshank 64 can pass right through the threaded hole, which goes through the entire width of thefixed arm 40. As will be described below, by turning thehandle 66 of theknob 62 clockwise, the threadedshank 64 extends through the threadedhole 60 in order to engage theslidable arm 42, so that the slidable arm can be placed in a fixed position relative to thefixed arm 40, in a desired fashion. - The
slidable arm 42 comprises aflat surface 70, anupper end 72, alower end 74, and anengaging surface 76. Theengaging surface 76 comprises achannel 78 havingtapers 80. It will be appreciated that theslidable arm 42 engages with thefixed arm 40 by placing thelower end 74 of theslidable arm 42 near theupper end 48 of the fixedarm 40, and carefully inserting themale component 52 in thechannel 78. When so inserted, thetapers 54 on themale component 52 will fit within thetapers 80 of thechannel 78. This type of engagement, well known in many fields of art, will permit theslidable arm 42 to move vertically up and down with respect to the fixedarm 40, but there will be no movement in a horizontal direction. This arrangement, therefore, allows for theslidable arm 42 to be moved vertically to the desired position, as will be described below, relative to thefixed arm 40. - Once the
slidable arm 42 is in such a selected position, thehandle 66 is rotated clockwise, thereby causing the threadedshank 64 to extend through the threadedhole 60, and engage theengaging surface 76 of theslidable arm 42. Further rotation of thehandle 66 causes theslidable arm 42 and fixedarm 40 to be forced away from each other, causing frictional engagement between thetapers 54 of themale component 52 and thetapers 80 of thechannel 78. When theknob 62 has been sufficiently tightly turned, no further vertical movement between the fixedarm 40 and theslidable arm 42 will be permitted under normal circumstances, until theknob 62 is loosened by turning it counter-clockwise, and freeing up theslidable arm 42 for relative movement adjacent the fixedarm 40. - The
slidable arm 42 comprises a pair ofapertures lower end 74 andupper end 72 respectively. Theapertures caulk gun 16 can be connected to theslidable arm 42. As will be seen with reference to FIG. 1 of the drawings, thecaulk gun 16 is firmly attached to theslidable arm 42, and in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, is substantially coextensive with theslidable arm 42, so as to be more or less the same length thereof. - The
caulk gun 16, attached to theslidable arm 42, comprises acylindrical housing 90 defining achamber 92 including an opening (not shown) along the length thereof so that the caulking container can be located therein, as will be described. Thecylindrical housing 90 has an openlower end 94, and a closed or partially closed upper end 96 upon which is mounted a handle andtrigger mechanism 98. The handle andtrigger mechanism 98 is of conventional design, and will only be described briefly herein below. In another embodiment, thelower end 94 may be partially closed to keep the caulking container from falling out of thechamber 92, and a support in the form of a washer or ring at thelower end 94 may be provided as a collar upon which the caulking container rests. - The handle and
trigger mechanism 98 comprises anelongate shaft 100 which is extends through an aperture in the closed upper end 96 of thecylindrical housing 90. At its end within thechamber 92, theshaft 100 terminates in a disc-shapedpusher 102, while at its outer end, theshaft 100 has aknob 104. Ahandle mechanism 106 is provided, and comprises a fixedmember 108 and apivotal lever 110, which rotates aboutpivot pin 112. Whenpivotal lever 100 of thehandle mechanism 106 is pulled by the user towards the fixedmember 108, anengagement member 114 is urged downwardly, and, at the same time, moves theshaft 100 downwardly in a vertical position. As theshaft 100 moves downwardly, thepusher 102 also moves downwardly within thechamber 92, engaging the caulking container, to be described. - The
shaft 100 will not be able to move upward again, and is held in position by arelease lever 116. When it is desired to release theshaft 100 and pull it outwardly, out of thechamber 92, therelease lever 116 is pushed down in the direction ofarrow 118, to permit this operation. - It will therefore be appreciated that, in conventional fashion, the raising and lowering of the
handle 106, either incrementally, or by large through-movements, has the effect of causing thepusher 102 to move downwardly though thechamber 92. - In operation, the caulking gun and
support 10 of the invention is located so that thebase 12 thereof is proximate the area or point where caulking glue is to be introduced. The horseshoe-shapedbase 12 defines anarea 122 therein containing the point at which the caulking glue is to be introduced. At this juncture, acaulk container 130 is already accommodated within thechamber 92, or, if not, is now placed in thechamber 92. As mentioned, thecylindrical housing 90 includes an opening, not shown, through which thecaulk container 130, also of substantially cylindrical shape, but of slightly smaller dimensions than thechamber 92, can be introduced. In locating thecaulk container 130 within thechamber 92, theshaft 100 is adjusted so that thepusher 102 is near the closed upper end 96, and this is achieved by holding down therelease lever 116 and pulling outwardly on theknob 104. - The
caulking container 130, located within thechamber 92, extends through the openlower end 94 of thechamber 92. Thecaulking container 130 comprisescylindrical side walls 132, abase closure 134, anannular neck portion 136, and a taperingspout 138. Theannular neck portion 136 extends, in one embodiment, through the openlower end 94, and is allowed to rest on theupper surface 34 of the disc orwasher 32. Thespout 138 has anoutlet port 140 which is located just over the area where caulking glue is required, and theentire caulking container 130 is positioned so that theoutlet port 140 is just above this area or point. This is achieved by raising or lowering thecaulking container 130 within thechamber 92, by rotating the disc orwasher 32 up and down on therod 30. With theannular neck portion 136 resting on theupper surface 34, the position of the washer ordisc 32 can be appropriately selected by turning it so as to move up and down therod 30 until theoutlet port 140 of thecaulking container 130 is exactly where required. In another embodiment, it is thelower end 94 of thecaulk gun 16 that rests on the disc orwasher 32. In this case, thecaulk container 130 is fully accommodated in thechamber 92. In either embodiment, the adjustment of the position of thedisc 32 facilitates the accurate location of theoutlet port 140 to assist the user. - Precise locating of the
caulk container 130 relative to the portion where caulking glue is required can also be achieved by moving theslidable arm 42 up and down vertically with respect to the fixedarm 40, and securing theslidable arm 42 relative to the fixedarm 40 in precisely the desired position by tightening theknob 62 so that theslidable arm 42 and fixedarm 40 will not move relative to each other, as has already been described. - It will thus be appreciated that the caulking gun and
support 10 of the invention provides two independent adjustment operations for optimal placement of acaulking container 130, and more particularly theoutlet port 140 thereof, to be stably and firmly located over an area or point at which caulking glue is to be introduced. - With the base12 appropriately located, and the position of the
caulking container 130 adjusted for optimal placement in thechamber 92, by adjustment of the fixedarm 40 andslidable arm 42 as well as the position of the disc orwasher 32, the caulking gun and support of theinvention 10 is now ready for use. Theoutlet port 140 is located just over a hole, for example in a wooden floor, or over a tile, or some other area to be filled, and thepivotal lever 110 of thehandle mechanism 106 is slowly raised by the operator. Raising thepivotal lever 110 causes downward movement of theshaft 100, so that thepusher 102 exerts pressure on thebase closure 134 of thecaulk container 130. Thebase closure 134 of thecaulk container 130 is forced into thecaulk container 130, in conventional fashion, causing pressure on the contents thereof, so that caulking glue is expelled through theoutlet port 140. - The caulking gun and
support 10 of the invention allows the user to very carefully and selectively place theoutlet port 140 of thecaulking container 130 and maintain the whole mechanism in a balanced, stable and fixed position, so that very careful operation of thehandle mechanism 106 can be achieved. Therefore, the caulking gun andsupport 10 of the invention allows for measured and consistent quantities of glue to be expelled through theoutlet port 140 by fine manipulation of thehandle mechanism 106, allowing for more accurate workmanship, and a cleaner application of the caulking glue. - In a variation of the invention briefly described above, where the
caulking container 130 fits entirely within thechamber 92, it will be thelower end 94 of thecylindrical housing 90 that rests upon theupper surface 34 of the washer ordisc 32. Thus, the invention accommodates the position when thecaulking container 130 fits completely within thechamber 92, as well as that condition where it is larger than thechamber 92 in length, so that a variety of sizes of caulking containers, as well as caulking gun and supports 10 of the invention, will be workable. - In one embodiment of the invention, the caulking gun will hold two tubes of glue, and an injection needle attached at the bottom.
- Preferably, the
slidable arm 42 and fixedarm 40 are made of polished aluminum, thereby permitting easy washing and cleaning thereof, and preventing corrosion which may result from exposure to water or air. Further, the disc orwasher 32 is also preferably comprised of aluminum, while therod 30 is made of zinc anodized material. The support of the invention may also be anodized, either completely or partially. - The
base 12, providing the balance and stability for the entire caulking gun andsupport 10 of the invention, is also preferably comprised of polished aluminum. - In another embodiment of the invention, the caulking gun and support may include an injection needle through which material dispensed is conveyed from the receptacle to the point or area to which the material is to be applied. The injection needle may be appropriately located so as to receive the
spout 138 andoutlet port 140 of a receptacle, or the injection needle may replace, at least in part, thespout 138 and/oroutlet port 140. The injection needle may include a control and/or shut-off valve, such as a ball or check valve, to control and monitor the flow or amount of material being dispensed. - The invention is not limited to the precise details described herein. For example, it is not essential that the fixed
arm 40 andslidable arm 42 be movable relative to each other if sufficient scope for adjustment is provided by movement of thewasher 32 on therod 30. Further, where theslidable arm 42 does slide with respect to the fixedarm 40, other mechanisms for tightening theslidable arm 42 and fixedarm 40 relative to each other, aside from theknob 62 as shown in the drawings, may be provided. Any manner whereby the two arms may be selectively tightened and loosened with respect to each other would be appropriate. - While the invention has generally been described with reference to its use with caulking guns, it must be appreciated that the invention is not to be construed as being limited to that application. The invention may be used with any corresponding container or receptacle where the materials therein are to be dispensed in a controlled and/or consistent manner, and/or at a desired point or area.
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1. A caulking gun and support device comprising:
a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface;
a supporting arm extending upwardly from the base member;
a caulking gun for receiving a receptacle containing caulking material, the caulking gun being mounted on the supporting arm; and
adjustment means for selectively positioning and securing the caulking gun.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the base member comprises a horseshoe-shaped member.
3. A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the base member is at least partially circular in shape.
4. A device as claimed in claim 1 further comprising connecting means whereby the supporting arms are firmly connected to the base member.
5. A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the connecting means comprises a threaded member extending through the base and into the supporting arm.
6. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the supporting arm comprises a fixed arm connected to the base member, and a slidable arm connected to the fixed arm, the slidable arm being moveable relative to the fixed arm to adjust the position of the caulking gun.
7. A device as claimed in claim 6 wherein the fixed arm comprises an elongate projection along a surface thereof, and the slidable arm comprises an elongate channel along the length thereof, the elongate projection sliding within the elongate channel to provide relative movement between the fixed arm and slidable arm respectively.
8. A device as claimed in claim 7 further comprising securing means for releasably securing the fixed arm and slidable arm relative to each other.
9. A device as claimed in claim 8 wherein the securing means comprises a knob having a handle and a threaded shank, the threaded shank passing through the fixed arm through a threaded aperture therein, whereby rotation of the knob causes the shank to engage or disengage the slidable arm respectively to provide a releasable connection between the fixed arm and the slidable arm.
10. A device as claimed in claim 7 wherein the caulking gun is mounted on the slidable arm.
11. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the adjustment means comprises a stop member, adjustably positioned with respect to the base member.
12. A device as claimed in claim 11 wherein the stop member comprises a threaded rod extending from the base and a stop means mounted on the threaded member, the stop means having a threaded bore for receiving the threaded member whereby rotation thereof causes it to move along the threaded member to a selected position.
13. A device as claimed in claim 12 wherein the stop means comprises a polished aluminum disc mounted on the threaded member.
14. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the caulking gun comprises a cylindrical housing defining a chamber, and a handle and trigger mechanism associated therewith for engaging the receptacle containing the caulking material.
15. A support device for a receptacle containing material to be dispensed, the support device comprising:
a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface;
a supporting arm extending upwardly from the base member;
a module on the supporting arm for receiving the receptacle containing material to be dispensed; and
adjustment means for selectively positioning and securing the module.
16. A device as claimed in claim 15 wherein the supporting arm comprises a fixed arm connected to the base member, and a slidable arm connected to the fixed arm, the slidable arm being moveable relative to the fixed arm to adjust the position of the caulking gun.
17. A device as claimed in claim 15 wherein the adjustment means comprises a stop member, adjustably positioned with respect to the base member.
18. A device as claimed in claim 17 wherein the stop member comprises a threaded rod extending from the base and a stop means mounted on the threaded member, the stop means having a threaded bore for receiving the threaded member whereby rotation thereof causes it to move along the threaded member to a selected position.
19. A device as claimed in claim 18 wherein the stop means comprises a polished aluminum disc mounted on the threaded member.
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